How to glue coral Down?

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  1. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    Hey... I got a purple montipora cap and I kinda wanted to glue it down in the overflow so it looks cool...

    I kinda pressed to hard and the montipora fell off the Frag plug.. Oops... Lol

    I tried epoxy but no matter how much Of it I use, It won't stick....

    Kinda too late to visit the LFS now. Any ideas? If not then I guess I'll have to wait till tomorrow.
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Gel superglue, remove the monti from the plug before sticking it to the over flow.
     
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  3. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    Do they sell it only at lfs or can I get it anywhere else? Say lowes or home depot?
     
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  4. TruespeedEM1

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    you can pick up a 4 pack or so from the Dollar store, make sure its the GEL though
     
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  5. 2in10

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    Dollar stores, Lowe's or Home Depot. Make sure and get gel and make sure the ingredient is cyanoacrylate.
     
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  6. ComputerJohn

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    What are you using for epoxy? I have never had an issue epoxy sticking Especially underwater. Though never tried sticking it to a plastic overflow, I would think it would be even easier.

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  7. elweshomayor

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    I actually got it to stick :D

    It took really long time though.. I'll post some pictures on a new thread :p
     
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  8. ComputerJohn

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    Great to hear.. Yep, pics please...
     
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