I've got a bag of cement, a bag of rock salt, and a bag of aragonite sitting in my garage as we speak. It's actually easy to do and makes some good bases to attach corals of any kind. I was reading up on aragocrete rocks on another thread in here in the beginners section and found this link to a place that sales ready made aragocrete rocks and their dry mix. I read somewhere on here about those marble tiles sold at Lowes. It's also smoother than Silica sand (sharp sand) and that's why most frag plugs … Frag plugs are aquarium accessories that are used to stabilize pieces of live coral. T PS. Epoxy works great for attaching an uneven hard coral frag’s base to a frag plug, or a frag plug … Then the other thing is like said cut it they are hard. Daemonfly, July 12, 2006 in Aquaculture and Breeding. Paste as plain text instead, × × for a mold, i use egg cartons. Hmmm... Great idea. Reef aquariums made easy with 3reef aquarium forums - one of the oldest and friendliest aquarium forums online. er1c_the_reefer - Ive been looking into making some of these for awhile now but am worried about the silicates...Do you know where to get the low silicate cement? that's another reason they say to cure it for a good 2-3 months with plenty of water changes before using them, because by then most of the silicates have already leeched out. _______________________________________________________________________. Marble is calcium based (very good for coral) and if I could remember the thread I read about on here, I'd link it. All else © 1996-2014, 3reef.com LLC. It looks like it an encrusting 'something.' Put the tip in between the frag and the plug, work it a little and then twist the knife. Works pretty good in … True Atlantic 20 Frag Plugs - Textured Reef Plugs for Frag Rock Station - Mushroom Fragging Plugs … I find a bunch of LR rubble peices that fit into eggcrate like pegs (staghorn or Tonga branch rubble works best). I have never had to cure frag plugs. Just picked up a bunch of them (about 25 for $10). …to hold heavy frag plugs and large frags of coral. Is it possible to make frag plugs out of plaster of paris, ie. Put a nice big blob, about the size of a pea or peanut, of gel CA glue on bottom of plug Gently place it under water Remove it, it will form a thin skin of cured CA glue, when you are sure that … I know, over time a healthy frag will encrust and cover that plug …   Your previous content has been restored. They also sit on eggcrate just fine, as long as you make them with an adequate diameter. Wouldn't it take a lot of superglue to make these frag disks? some people use different ratios, but you the key is to have more sand than cement for a more natural look. Then you can just throw the snail shell into your rock work and it looks more natural. FREE Shipping. Wholesale Frag Plugs. Joined 23 Aug 2008 … Weird, but it works out. If the frag is just glued to the plug and not encrusted, I normally just use my pocket knife lol. it doubled as a frag tank but i really treated it more as intensive care for corals. I've searched on the 'net, but can't find a proper answer. All rights reserved. 99. i wouldn't be too worried about it. There's lots on the internet about buidling your own plugs some are very stupid ideas and some are nothing short of super easy. i thought this a very creative way of making rock porus. I use epoxy and super glue to attach to LR. It's an option. There are multiple tools that you can … Recipes, pictures, forms and anything else you got. You could frag up a larger collony, then put the pieces right down on the sand bed if you don't have a prop tank, and it will still look good. makes me feel... manly. 2. purchase concrete plugs. Most hobbyists use Cyanoacrylate gel (a superglue gel) or an epoxy to stick and mount frags. plus the cost of rock salt, plastic shavings, or whatever else you want to throw in the mix. I hit on two methods. The most common type of frag plug has a round base that the coral is glued on to and post below the head that can be stuck into a frag … Each rack includes reef safe magnets that can support the Nano Single Rock on tanks up to 1/4" thick. gypsum (gips)? - Duration: 9:26. All forum posts are the property of the posters. not to mention that cement may leech silicates into your system, depending on the silica content of the cement. You can post now and register later.   Pasted as rich text. If so - does it need to 'cure'? Reef Rax - Magnetic Live Rock looking frag rack review - Duration: 3:15. me too... but i like the satisfaction of DIY. I get that and when i eventually start to frag Ill likely do the same. However, for make frag plugs and such, it really doesn't matter. Bulk Reef Supply carries a variety of fragging supplies including natural coral frag mounts – 100% reef-safe and great for transferring growing frags to your tank for a more natural look. aragonite sand is like $20 for 30# at marinedepot.com. If the frag has not grown over the plug yet you can grab the top part with pliers, squeez and the glue will let go and you can mount the frag where you want. 9:26. I also think its a lot easier to just buy them....It sure seems like a lot of work to make them.... me too... but i like the satisfaction of DIY. If these frags are going in your main tank, and you have a sand substrate, then these are virtually invisible when placed on your sandbed. I want to cut the peg off the plug so it can sit on a shelf on my rock. Ive purchased some frags from my LFS.. and theyre on those plugs. 24 Pack of Frag Plugs The perfect reef plug for your EShopps' Frag Cave. Sand/SG isn't as easy to form into a set shape, so you'd be better off with the portland cement based mixes. Not sure what these plugs are made of - concrete or ceramic maybe - but its … Many have observed that corals spread/grow slightly better over calcium based substrates, hence the use of aragonite type sand. 3 - very very simple to make. i always use a pair of snips to cut the base or hold the frag while I work it of the plug, rock or disk. 3. take home, enjoy, and be glad you don't have to DIY. I had that as a hitchiker on my LR since my forst reef and it has grown very slowly and I do not know what it is. 40# of cement will give you a lot of frag discs. Do you own a pet store? By If they do spread better over sand then rock, perhaps coating the top of the rock peg with sand?? water to mix is cheap. saw dust chunks, plastic shavings, etc. They also had some ready made frag growing pieces some flat and some with pointed tips on bottom, pretty cheap too and look much more natural for when your ready to add them to your main tank........ Just thought id pass this along as im reading thru the forums.... not to mention they really should be cured for a month in the back of the toilet or fresh running water. All trademarks used are properties of their respective owners. Like I said, it's a low-yeild system, but it has some benefits. Hopefully I'll have time to try making some plugs and/or artificial live rock next weekend. they're cheap, disposable, and make a good size. I only prop zoas at this point and it works great for that. the pots were somewhat easy to attach since they provided natural shelter but they were/are a bit of a pain to use afterwards like the pvc. Clear editor. Frag plugs are stony-looking products manufactured specifically to be used for mounting coral frags. $12.99 $ 12. i usually had/have to break the pot into bits to epoxy or wedge into place. I would like to make my own frag plugs … My question is for those of you/us that bring home frags from the store, or others what do you do, how do you place the frag … (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Used a print to make a silicone mold for frag plugs. Plastic toothpicks If you are fragging one of the more challenging Soft Coral species and are having … 4. attach corals. Perfect for attaching your coral frags and building rocks formations, we carry a wide … Using the single nano frag … It does … Level off the sand, and pour the superglue into it, I recommend about a 1" diameter. Diy Frag Plugs Extreme Aquatics Making frag plugs reef2reef saler and reef aquarium forum do it yourself diy indmas indiana marine society a new direction for my cement fragging cs aquariums south africa plug … Place a few polyps on a peice and wait for the spreading to begin! then take some base rock and cut slices out of it with a hacksaw. Certain corals encrust a little quicker on aragonite sands as it's made of ancient coral skeletons. will give it more texture and help hold the disc/rock together if you're molding big pieces. 1 - Look completely natural & blend in with tank sand (if you have it). Glue gel, like BSI IC-Gel, offers an instant bond and can be used to mount all hard and soft corals to frag plugs.It can also be used to adhere frags directly to your aquascape. it was a 20L lit by a 150W MH (not sure if it was 10000K or 6500K though). Enhance your fragging experiences with tank-ready, easy-to-use plugs, glues, epoxy putties and discs. yes, thats what I did her is the thread, still dont know if it worked yet, http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...=99744&st=0. Tony. if you use rock salt in the mix, during curing it will melt out leaving the rock very porus. If you use the tiny tubes of superglue, then you'd get 2-3 out of a single tube. Do this with ventilation. I'd have no problem taking a piece of of my frag tank and popping it right in a display tank. heres what they say: These unlike aragonite frag plugs … Acrylic plugs fit precisely into rack for a gorgeous display. Also, HD/Lowes commonly sell 10-packs of the tubes. if i'm making rocks, i'll usually go into the backyard, loosen up some dirt, form a mold, and pour it in there. For the super glue, I prefer Duro brand (very quick setting) vs. "Super Glue" brand (dries way too slow), I haven't used other brands, but you'd want a fast-setting liquid type(not gel). 3reef still retains its roots and remains a friendly forum for new people interested in aquariums and veteran hobbyist alike. I gotta get some pics of mine tomorrow or so, but I'll post up the info first & get this thread started. If you add up the cost of buying the superglue and aragonite sand, I wonder if there is really a cost savings versus buying the frag disks directly from a source such as bostonaquafarms.com. Will fit most other frag … these are pics from my old hospital tank. 5. sell to make money to buy more plugs … I bought 50 frag plugs and they are ceramic, They say they dont need to be cured but I would rather do it then have them leach PO4 into the tank to be safe. Discussion in 'Frags' started by bbrian189, Oct 22, 2011. Usually the frag pops right off the plug… I like to use snail shells. pvc was usually the easiest to attach but most difficult to use afterwards. and i can customize the disc/plug/rock to whatever shape i feel like. 3. take home, enjoy, and be glad you don't have to DIY. portland cement is 80% silica, and some of it is bound to react to form silicates. If you want/need a low number of something to frag your corals onto, Sand disks might be a good option for you. Warning: SG fumes = bad. 3reef came online in 1996 as 'Three Steps To A Reef Aquarium.' I'll pull everything out this afternoon and see how it goes. I hate there plugs… Frag Plugs & Disks. Larger bottles will, of course, give more pieces. We offer some of the lowest bulk wholesale prices for fragging on the internet. Pull the coral off the plug pull it out of water, dry the base of coral where you ate going to glue. Reefing Art Ceramic Coral Frag Plugs 30 Pack Tiles for SPS LPS. Idea taken from the Eric Borneman propagation video(just mentions it). Method 1 will make frag … bag of portland cement is like $5 for 40# depending on where you get it. Then I simply put the dremel to work giving them flat tops at the height that I want. Ocean Wonders makes both plugs … … If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Okay so you frag/propagate your coral onto plugs, easy to hold in a frag rack etc. It's gonna happen sooner or later, so I figured I might as well get it started... Post up your info for DIY frag disks, plugs, & rocks (might as well do rocks as well as they're usually the same or at least a similar mix). 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