Bird of paradise

Discussion in 'SPS Corals' started by Magnett2, May 14, 2011.

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  1. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Ok so I got a really nice new BOP seriatopora today. Just one question. It was not on a plug and it was just sitting on the frag rack. It is completely over grown. How would I go about attaching it to the LR?
     
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    Congrats on the new add. Gel superglue should do the trick. Post a pic and we may be able to give you better advice.
     
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    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Ok I'll post a pic soon. But should I just put the superglue right on the polyps? The whole thing is covered.
     
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    Only on the attachment point. Put a good blob on there then attach to the rock. Hopefully you can pull the rock out of the water. If it can't come out you will need to rub the blob on the rock to break the skim that forms on the glue in the water. Don't worry if glue gets on the polyps it should not harm the coral that does not get glue on it.
     
  6. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Alright. It is now attached and looks good! I just put the glue where the coral was cut originally. The polyps there were very small anyways. Glued it to a small rock and epoxied the rock to the big rock. Thanks
     
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    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Happy now? lol

    Sorry about the poor quality, crappy ipad cam :[

    Oh! and the colors are so much nicer in person
     

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    yes yes I am ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D lloking good btw