Attaching frogspawn to live rock effectively

[fisher1]

Just got my frogspawn 3 days ago and it's doing great so far. Got it on the sandbed for now, but I want to get it mounted. It's got 5 heads and it's pretty big. I'm thinking of attaching it to my live rock, but I'm not sure the best way to go about it. Is there a good method for this or should I look into making a stand to elevate it off the sand.

[zenoxa]

I'd go with epoxy for this job. Just mix a small amount, make a ball, and stick it to your rock. Place the Frogspawn's skeleton on the epoxy, heads up towards the light, and press down gently. Hold it for a minute and it should hold just fine.

[Kalimero]

You can also use super glue gel, it works underwater and I got mine at Dollar Tree, super cheap.

[Kazuki]

I agree epoxy is the way to go. You can mold it into a nice stand, allowing for good circulation around the coral. This way, you can position your Frogspawn for optimal growth and display.

Don't stress if the epoxy stand doesn't match your rock's color perfectly - it'll get covered in coraline over time and blend right in. Just be mindful of where you place your Frogspawn, as it can send out those long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals. To minimize this, try placing it in a spot with good current. Not so much that it won't open up, but enough to keep the sweepers under control. Check on it at night to see where those sweepers are extending.

[flintech]

I agree with the epoxy putty suggestion, it's a solid option.

[troutman]

My approach to mounting frags usually combines epoxy putty and superglue gel, but I've found that with frogspawn - especially those with multiple heads - the epoxy putty just can't set quickly enough to hold it upright. The superglue gel isn't much faster, to be honest.

What's worked for me is using the runny type of superglue instead. I take the live rock and frogspawn out of the tank, hold the coral against the rock how I want it, and apply the superglue. Be careful, as it'll run - so make sure it doesn't get where you don't want it. A squirt of tank water helps it set. If needed, add more superglue.

[Kazuki]

A picture is worth a thousand words, and my tank's oldest corals are the resilient purple frogspawns. They've been around for years, originating from a single head, and have weathered every storm.

These corals have stood the test of time, enduring countless events and disasters that have claimed other corals. As they grew, I broke off branches to start new clusters, and some were secured using epoxy putty, like the center one with the visible epoxy at the base. The same goes for the one nestled in the cave.

Others simply rest on the rock or have stems that fit perfectly into holes, like the one on the far left.

The next photo shows a rearrangement to make room for my newest addition, a "Gold tipped Frogspawn" frag on the left. I'd never seen one before, so I snapped it up. It's less than 2 weeks old, and I'm excited to see it grow and branch out like its purple counterparts.

[rixon]

I've had great success with super glue gel, it's always provided a strong hold and cures quickly.

[ocean8]

Epoxy and SG gel work well for me.