Need opinions on frag plugs

howdy20012002 · #1 03-14-2011, 02:01 AM

hey all.
I am going to make a few hundreds/thousands of frags plugs and wanted to get some advice from people
first, what size would you make them?
I was going to use full size muffin tins and mini muffin tins and pour the concrete into the approx bottom 1/3 of the holes.
do you think a plug about the size of a toonie is better or one the size a bottom of a muffin.
it would be for various corals.
as well, does anyone know what kind of cement to use?
and any suggestions for dying the concrete.
I would like to be able to label the corals as being from me...any suggestions how to dye the concrete.
thanks in advance
Neal

whatcaneyedo · #2 03-14-2011, 03:02 AM

Here is how I make mine http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...ght=frag+disks

I like 2" disks because I generally break large pieces off of my corals. Type 1 portland cement is the most basic type but I've been using type 10 because I couldn't find type 1 for sale here.

paddyob · #3 03-14-2011, 03:09 AM

Personally... I think that all plugs are the devil. I remove them all, as pretty much all I have seen are an eye sore.

I know it is unrealistic to say use rubble and forget the plugs when you are going to make that many... but if its an option.... use rubble.

I would say make them smaller so at least they can be hidden.

VFX · #4 03-14-2011, 03:13 AM

+ 1 on making them smaller. Much easier to hide & easier on the eye if you can't hide them. Don't need them much larger than 2/3" or so as for larger frags I use rubble rather than plugs anyways.

Also, I like plugs with square stalks so they wont wobble around on my frag racks.

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Lance · #5 03-14-2011, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by paddyob

Personally... I think that all plugs are the devil. I remove them all, as pretty much all I have seen are an eye sore.

I know it is unrealistic to say use rubble and forget the plugs when you are going to make that many... but if its an option.... use rubble.

I would say make them smaller so at least they can be hidden.

+1

I like to use the dry rock rubble from BRS. (1/2 gallon for $14.99)

howdy20012002 · #6 03-14-2011, 03:30 AM

I really like your idea whatcaneyedo on the rubber mat. that is a great solution..small 1 inch discs would be great.
I can see using rubble for zoas and such.
however, mounting sps I think would be a bit easier on a plug no?
thanks for the input.
any suggestions for dying the plugs?

The Grizz · #7 03-14-2011, 04:01 AM

I purchased frags from whatcaneyedo last year and I must say I like the disks they came on as most of it was covered with zoas, anthia & monti caps. They made it easy to place because of there nice size & did really blend in nicely. I will be more then happy to get frags from him again.