Sticking Mushrooms together

[tcmmok]

I have several mushroms that detached themselves from the mother colony. Could someone advise what kind of glue/epoxy I can use to affix them on a rock? There appears to be many brands out there and someone also suggested using superglue as a cheap alternative.

Regards

[demonsori]

I have several mushroms that detached themselves from the mother colony. Could someone advise what kind of glue/epoxy I can use to affix them on a rock? There appears to be many brands out there and someone also suggested using superglue as a cheap alternative.

Regards

well, i always use Selley's quick fix-- superglue gel-type without problems..there was a group buy with a cheaper alternative if u like. Just to ensure : the mushroom cannot be glued directly to rocks.. they need to be naturally attached to a coral chip/rubble first, then glue the rubble/coral chip to the desired rock. Any glue directly on the mushroom flesh will cause it to slime excessively and detach again.

need to dry the 2 spots that u r applying glue to. after that need to place the frags in low flow too...

Sound like u have to strong a current directed at them..mushrooms need rather low flow... need to find a spot with low flow or find a taller rock to obstruct the directed current.then they will be happy n stay on the rock.

[Gouldian]

Hi bro,

Superglue or any cyanoacrylate based adhesive will do. But there are also hobby-centered brands that can be found in LFS.

However, do note that epoxy are not suitable for adhering mushrooms. Epoxy needs time to cure and thus are used to stick LR rather than mushrooms that will move about.

[poomoon]

I have several mushroms that detached themselves from the mother colony. Could someone advise what kind of glue/epoxy I can use to affix them on a rock? There appears to be many brands out there and someone also suggested using superglue as a cheap alternative.

Regards

let the mushie stick itself onto some chips as mentioned, should'nt take that long to do so as long as it doesn't get moved by flows. once done, then you can glue the chip or rubble onto the rock of choice. for me i use the 'gel' type, stick it then do a hot dip (just dip in a container of your sea water to speed up the curing i think), then that should be ok.

[CFOh]

I have several mushroms that detached themselves from the mother colony. Could someone advise what kind of glue/epoxy I can use to affix them on a rock? There appears to be many brands out there and someone also suggested using superglue as a cheap alternative.

Regards

Below r some super glue suggestion discussion link :

http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=85927&st=0&p=908176&hl=LOCTITE&fromsearch=1&#entry908176

Cheers...

[tcmmok]

Thanks to all for the kind advice.

Regards