Leather came unglued...now what?

[Reefcake]

I purchased this leather about a month ago. He did not come on a plug or rock, so I glued him on one that looked like a perfect fit. He took what seemed like a good 2 weeks to fully acclimate, and now increases to about twice his size when the lights are on. The transformation is pretty spectacular.

This morning, I noticed he had come completely unglued from his rock (he was leaning forward, base partially exposed). I am not surprised given the fact that he expands so dramatically every day before going dormant again. Even when he was glued, he'd always lean forward a bit.

Would gluing him again be counterproductive? Should I just try to place him between two rocks? He is about 3.5 inches dormant, and about 7 inches during the day; his base is less than 2 inches. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Deanos]

This article should help. Glue doesn't work longterm on "leather" corals.

 

[Reefcake]

Thanks Deanos, much appreciated. I will take a look.

 

[Reefcake]

Does anyone else have any suggestions? Thanks again.

 

[inkblue]

here's an awesome articLe on gLuing

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-10/fotm/index.php

 

[reefman]

for bare based leathers, use the rubberband, toothpick, fishline or just stuff the base in between 2 rocks. u may have to lower the flow rate n increase gradually so it wont b blown away.
glue wont work since they will just slime n shed the glue off.

 

[Eznet2u]

When fragging Leathers, I always use 60lb test monofilament line.
This is strong enough to actually push it through the "Foot" of
the Leather. Then you just tie it down to a rock. When it attaches
completely, you just use a pair of scissors to cut the knot, and
pull it out.

Never fails, and it doesn't hurt the coral.