Super glue

[Daz2162]

Hi folks.
Just wondering about super glue in aquariums. I watch a video about different ways to attach java fern and one way was to put a tiny blob of a certain super glue on the root base and stick it to whatever you were sticking it to. I had my concerns about this but the chap said later on in the vid that if the active ingredient is cyanoacrylate then it'll be safe.
Just wanted your input on this, i personally think it should be okay but id rather ask the experts first before i go ahead and do it.

Thing is i have a boisterous clown plec and he always finds away to release the fern from the wood that havent yet attached, i tied these ones on with fishing line, just wanted a way to make it plec proof!

Cheers

Darren

 

[Claire]

I use superglue to attach mosses and ferns to wood or stone. Just make sure that it's as dry as possible before gluing and let it dry before putting in water again.

 

[sciencefiction]

I've used it many times, including in shrimp tank. It's safe as long as it doesn't have additives of some sort which is unlikely in most cases. It was initially produced to glue human wounds.
And it actually bonds faster under water but can leave white stuff where you put i, so careful how much and where you spread the glue. Otherwise, you can cure it outside the tank for a few minutes, then it should not leave white marks but it's harder to get it glued properly that way so you need to hold the plant down and not move it at all until it kind of attaches, then if small enough, put it in a container with tank water so it cures even better and the smell evaporates, then back in the tank. But I've done it the lazy way, put some glue on the plant and straight into the tank on the spot it's supposed to go as fast as I can as it glues in seconds. Fish have never been bothered.

 

[Daz2162]

Thats the exact confirmation i was looking for. Thank you very much guys!