Attaching plants to rocks...

[FireMedic]

I agree with the cotton thread. There are hundreds of shades to choose from and diameters. The cotton will eventually rot off and leave nice, healthy plants behind. No chasing the elusive rubber-band eel from the deep, dark recesses of your tank months or years down the road.

 

[Haag13]

I generally use staples or thread.

 

[schaadrak]

What about soldering, has anybody had success with that?

[j/k]

 

[IITUFFTOBEATII]

What about soldering, has anybody had success with that?

[j/k]

That would never work, its best to use a stick welder

 

[the_deeb]

The hot glue gun option sounds good. I saw a gorgeous planted tank at an LFS and an employee told me they use that method. Anyone know if the glue from a hot glue gun can adhere to damp surfaces, like pre-soaked driftwood that's already in an aquarium?

 

[Weylin]

Yeah.. can it be used to stick damp surfaces..?

 

[oneyedfish]

hot glue...now that's one I've never heard of...looks like i'll be un-tying some plants today

 

[Opiate]

man lookin a treat!!

 

[TheFanatic]

Yes, hotglue is quite safe and hasnt burnt any of my plants. Do a google specifically for fishtanks if you wish. I just dab on small drop size portions and when they start to cool off, I simply hold and align the plants in place till it sets. Quick, simple and easy but it doesnt adhere that well onto smooth surfaces.

Ive only used hot glue for sticking anubias or java fern onto wood or rocks but these plants are quite tough. Fontanalis (java moss) should be fine too but since its light, superglue might work. (I sometimes use superglue as emergency sutures on larger fish or to close gaping wounds).

A couple of useful links for starters

Is Hot Glue safe for fish?

Quick Guide to using Hot Glue

Sounds great, but the wood I want to attach a plant too is already in the tank and I would have to wreck the tank to get it back out...I think the fishline I bought to attach to zucchini and lead weights to keep the veggies at the bottom will work just fine....

 

[Oreo]

Would you suggest wet or dry hyperbaric welding? And where in the hell am I going to find a diver trained in that around here?! God damnit this hobby keeps getting more expensive!!