Where do you get your frag disks?

Fcamdog · 10/27/2009, 08:24 PM

I'm going to be fragging a lot of zoo's and wanted to buy some frag disks, or tiles. Where can I find these? Thanks,

Fcamdog

crsaz · 10/28/2009, 12:48 AM

travertine or tumbled marble tile + tile saw = hundreds of frag tiles for next to nothing

logan 12 · 10/28/2009, 01:19 AM

Bulk Reef Supply or make ur own I think it is cheaper to make up own like crsaz suggested.

bekindtoyurbuds · 10/28/2009, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crsaz

travertine or tumbled marble tile + tile saw = hundreds of frag tiles for next to nothing

+1, I use them all the time, you can get them at home depot or lowes (any place that sells tile) You can get them in 1"by 1" squares or 2"by 2" even bigger if you need, and cut them down to size

They work great and are cheaper than buying "frag plugs" from local fish stores

chrishei · 11/01/2009, 04:00 PM

do you guys use the ones on a sheet stuck together with a mesh. I have some left over tumbled marble but theres a glue they use on the back so Im not sure if there reef safe.

gmneil · 11/01/2009, 04:05 PM

i make my own disks and plugs, its time consuming and messy but i dont mind

bekindtoyurbuds · 11/01/2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrishei

do you guys use the ones on a sheet stuck together with a mesh. I have some left over tumbled marble but theres a glue they use on the back so Im not sure if there reef safe.

yeah those are the ones, i pull them off the backing and let them soak in some white vineager and water for a while and them the glue rubs off pretty easy, then i will boil them in water for like 10 minutes just to be safe, i have hundreds of them in my tank and it has never harmed anything, so yes they are reef safe.

The Big Tuna · 11/01/2009, 10:33 PM

I make my own from ceramic & use the travertine ones from Lowes or HD as well.

Joshua

DThompson · 11/01/2009, 11:27 PM

Hope this is ok to post.
I use the ones from modreef.com for zoa's. For everything else, I make them or use rubble.

The Big Tuna · 11/01/2009, 11:33 PM

I prefer plugs or man made aragocrete rubble to LR rubble as it tends to have less algae issues & "corralines up" faster than LR. IMO

Joshua

badguitarist · 11/03/2009, 06:22 AM

I agree with The Big Tuna. algae issues are definatly something to consider when selling frags. I prefer to introduce as few things into a propagation tank that could contaminate it with algae or other pests. I know those little chunks of rock rubble look harmless but they can still bring all sorts of nuiscance organisms into a tank. Selling corals with algae or other pests on them is a good way to get a bad rep quickly

The Big Tuna · 11/03/2009, 03:34 PM

100% in agreement ^

Tuna

CLINTOS · 11/03/2009, 08:09 PM

I agree the absence of nuisance organisms imo are what separate propagators from the rest usually propagators tend to care for what comes in and goes out alot more carefully then the average lfs store or where they usually get their stuff from most of the time that is

10/27/2009, 08:24 PM	#1
Fcamdog Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 425	Where do you get your frag disks? I'm going to be fragging a lot of zoo's and wanted to buy some frag disks, or tiles. Where can I find these? Thanks, Fcamdog __________________ Never enough tanks in a room! Current Tank Info: 20g

10/28/2009, 12:48 AM	#2
crsaz Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 473	travertine or tumbled marble tile + tile saw = hundreds of frag tiles for next to nothing __________________ "Beware the hobby that eats" "Think for yourself and question authority" "The question that somtimes drives me hazy is am I or the others crazy?"

10/28/2009, 01:19 AM	#3
logan 12 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mahomet IL / EIU Posts: 290	Bulk Reef Supply or make ur own I think it is cheaper to make up own like crsaz suggested. __________________ "I'm to drunk to taste this chicken" - Ricky Bobby All T5 HO's Current Tank Info: 55g mixed reef, 29g sps dominate reef, 20g frag tank

11/01/2009, 04:00 PM	#5
chrishei Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 232	do you guys use the ones on a sheet stuck together with a mesh. I have some left over tumbled marble but theres a glue they use on the back so Im not sure if there reef safe. __________________ I'd rather beg for forgiveness than ask for permission. Current Tank Info: 150 gallon with 100 gal sump/refugium, 60 gal frag tank. Hurricone cat 2 skimmer

11/01/2009, 04:05 PM	#6
gmneil Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: buffalo, ny Posts: 623	i make my own disks and plugs, its time consuming and messy but i dont mind __________________ you always lose money chasing women, but u never lose women chasing money.. Current Tank Info: 125 REEF, MAG 12 RETURN PUMP, 2 TLF REACTORS 1 FOR CARBON, ONE FOR PHOSBAN MEDIA, 2 250 WATT 20K WITH LUMEN ARC MINI REFLECTORS, 2 54W TF ACTINIC AS SUPPLEMENTS WITH ICE CAP SLR REFLECTORS, FOR FLOW 1" SCWD OFF THE MAG 12 RP, 2 K 4'S + 1 MJ1200

11/01/2009, 10:33 PM	#8
The Big Tuna Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 223	I make my own from ceramic & use the travertine ones from Lowes or HD as well. Joshua __________________ Been keeping reefs since wet/dry filters were considered "New & Revolutionary" Life is short, FISH HARD!!! Support Autism research Current Tank Info: 1600 gal of sunlit coral tanks in the greenhouse wt over 1500 frags & colonies!!!

11/01/2009, 11:27 PM	#9
DThompson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 60	Hope this is ok to post. I use the ones from modreef.com for zoa's. For everything else, I make them or use rubble.

11/01/2009, 11:33 PM	#10
The Big Tuna Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 223	I prefer plugs or man made aragocrete rubble to LR rubble as it tends to have less algae issues & "corralines up" faster than LR. IMO Joshua __________________ Been keeping reefs since wet/dry filters were considered "New & Revolutionary" Life is short, FISH HARD!!! Support Autism research Current Tank Info: 1600 gal of sunlit coral tanks in the greenhouse wt over 1500 frags & colonies!!!

11/03/2009, 06:22 AM	#11
badguitarist Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: corvallis oregon Posts: 114	I agree with The Big Tuna. algae issues are definatly something to consider when selling frags. I prefer to introduce as few things into a propagation tank that could contaminate it with algae or other pests. I know those little chunks of rock rubble look harmless but they can still bring all sorts of nuiscance organisms into a tank. Selling corals with algae or other pests on them is a good way to get a bad rep quickly

11/03/2009, 03:34 PM	#12
The Big Tuna Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 223	100% in agreement ^ Tuna __________________ Been keeping reefs since wet/dry filters were considered "New & Revolutionary" Life is short, FISH HARD!!! Support Autism research Current Tank Info: 1600 gal of sunlit coral tanks in the greenhouse wt over 1500 frags & colonies!!!

11/03/2009, 08:09 PM	#13
CLINTOS Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: windsor,ontario Canada Posts: 482	I agree the absence of nuisance organisms imo are what separate propagators from the rest usually propagators tend to care for what comes in and goes out alot more carefully then the average lfs store or where they usually get their stuff from most of the time that is __________________ 90G coral prop,8-t5 h.o,25G sump,20G coral prop,4-t5 h.o,25g coral prop,4-t5 h.o,phosban reactor with no sponges loaded with biomax ceramic cyclinders as pod pile on all tanks, phytoplankton station/dosing on all tanks