Why do you need a frag rack??
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howardj
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You don't need a frag rack, it just keeps stuff off the sandbed.. and you can use frag plugs so your frags will grow onto the plugs surrounding it, and not on the rocks.. and most thigns won't grow on sand.
I know that some yumas get infected if they are on the sand.
It also helps the stupid hermit crabs from trompling all over your frags.
Hope this helps
I know that some yumas get infected if they are on the sand.
It also helps the stupid hermit crabs from trompling all over your frags.
Hope this helps
sharkbait9
Active Member
To answer your question first. No, you don’t need a rack for your frags.
Like Howard address, the rack keeps the frag off the sand bed preventing the clean up crew from disturbing them. Another reason why I like to use racks then just placing on the sand bed, is simplicity.
I can frag out coral and not worry about them afterwards. When placed in the sand the plugs they can get uprooted, knocked over and covered by the sand.
All the commotion caused by life going on in the tank, the fresh frags are going to have a slower time healing and growing possably stressing out. Out of the way on a rack the plugs fit the rack and keep them from getting knocked over and covered by sand. Allowing the frag to heal and grow on its own.
Also making it easier to monitor the health and overall general wellness of the frag.
Plus also like Howard stated some coral have a hard time dealing with fraging and are susceptible to infections.
Like Howard address, the rack keeps the frag off the sand bed preventing the clean up crew from disturbing them. Another reason why I like to use racks then just placing on the sand bed, is simplicity.
I can frag out coral and not worry about them afterwards. When placed in the sand the plugs they can get uprooted, knocked over and covered by the sand.
All the commotion caused by life going on in the tank, the fresh frags are going to have a slower time healing and growing possably stressing out. Out of the way on a rack the plugs fit the rack and keep them from getting knocked over and covered by sand. Allowing the frag to heal and grow on its own.
Also making it easier to monitor the health and overall general wellness of the frag.
Plus also like Howard stated some coral have a hard time dealing with fraging and are susceptible to infections.
9supratt4
Active Member
Originally Posted by sharkbait9
http:///forum/post/2897987
To answer your question first. No, you don’t need a rack for your frags.
Like Howard address, the rack keeps the frag off the sand bed preventing the clean up crew from disturbing them. Another reason why I like to use racks then just placing on the sand bed, is simplicity.
I can frag out coral and not worry about them afterwards. When placed in the sand the plugs they can get uprooted, knocked over and covered by the sand.
All the commotion caused by life going on in the tank, the fresh frags are going to have a slower time healing and growing possably stressing out. Out of the way on a rack the plugs fit the rack and keep them from getting knocked over and covered by sand. Allowing the frag to heal and grow on its own.
Also making it easier to monitor the health and overall general wellness of the frag.
Plus also like Howard stated some coral have a hard time dealing with fraging and are susceptible to infections.
Wow!! Great reply....Well I do have some eggcrate left over from when I lined the bottom of my tank. I guess I can make one for when I go to frag.
What do I use to hold the pieces together??
http:///forum/post/2897987
To answer your question first. No, you don’t need a rack for your frags.
Like Howard address, the rack keeps the frag off the sand bed preventing the clean up crew from disturbing them. Another reason why I like to use racks then just placing on the sand bed, is simplicity.
I can frag out coral and not worry about them afterwards. When placed in the sand the plugs they can get uprooted, knocked over and covered by the sand.
All the commotion caused by life going on in the tank, the fresh frags are going to have a slower time healing and growing possably stressing out. Out of the way on a rack the plugs fit the rack and keep them from getting knocked over and covered by sand. Allowing the frag to heal and grow on its own.
Also making it easier to monitor the health and overall general wellness of the frag.
Plus also like Howard stated some coral have a hard time dealing with fraging and are susceptible to infections.
Wow!! Great reply....Well I do have some eggcrate left over from when I lined the bottom of my tank. I guess I can make one for when I go to frag.
What do I use to hold the pieces together??
sharkbait9
Active Member
Originally Posted by 9supratt4
http:///forum/post/2898001
Wow!! Great reply....Well I do have some eggcrate left over from when I lined the bottom of my tank. I guess I can make one for when I go to frag.
What do I use to hold the pieces together??
Depends on what type you want to make.
Some super glue them some use zip ties some, like me made glass mount racks
On the one pic you can see the mags used to hole it to the glass
http:///forum/post/2898001
Wow!! Great reply....Well I do have some eggcrate left over from when I lined the bottom of my tank. I guess I can make one for when I go to frag.
What do I use to hold the pieces together??
Depends on what type you want to make.
Some super glue them some use zip ties some, like me made glass mount racks
On the one pic you can see the mags used to hole it to the glass
sharkbait9
Active Member
loc-tite gel is the brand I use. The brand is just a formality, as long as it contains cyanoacrylate it can be used.
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stickleback
Guest
What sort of magnets have you used to attach the rack to your glass?
Are the magnets reef safe or have you covered them in something to protect them from the salt water?
How are they attached to the rack?
Sorry for so many questions, but I'd like to make one similiar
Are the magnets reef safe or have you covered them in something to protect them from the salt water?
How are they attached to the rack?
Sorry for so many questions, but I'd like to make one similiar
sharkbait9
Active Member
Originally Posted by stickleback
http:///forum/post/2904346
What sort of magnets have you used to attach the rack to your glass?
The magnets used are made by zoo med See pic
Originally Posted by stickleback
http:///forum/post/2904346
Are the magnets reef safe or have you covered them in something to protect them from the salt water?
Yes they are covered and made for fresh and saltwater.
Originally Posted by stickleback
http:///forum/post/2904346
How are they attached to the rack?
The magnets are attached to the rack with loc-tite superglue gel. The package included the magnets and "C" clips. I laid the rack over the large "C" clips aligning the clip to where I would not lose a square on the rack. Then I dripped the area on the rack with Boston Aqua Farms Reef glue accelerator. I let the rack sit for a couple of minutes while I traced the "C" clips with loc-tite glue, then joined the two together.
Then dripped more Reef glue accelerator. After I let it dry for a couple of hours it was ready to go.
Originally Posted by stickleback
http:///forum/post/2904346
Sorry for so many questions, but I'd like to make one similiar
Don’t worry about it. That’s why we hang out here. Live, learn and teach.
Make the rack to long and you will have to buy more magnet clips to hold it up.
I also built a couple of rack with epoxy coated earth magnets that you can buy on the big aucton site and use them the same too. You have to be careful with them cause they have a really strong pull and can chip the glass if you let them slap on the glass. I bought 25lb holding weight earth magnets for 20 bucks and they can hold a lot of weight.
Good luck
http:///forum/post/2904346
What sort of magnets have you used to attach the rack to your glass?
The magnets used are made by zoo med See pic
Originally Posted by stickleback
http:///forum/post/2904346
Are the magnets reef safe or have you covered them in something to protect them from the salt water?
Yes they are covered and made for fresh and saltwater.
Originally Posted by stickleback
http:///forum/post/2904346
How are they attached to the rack?
The magnets are attached to the rack with loc-tite superglue gel. The package included the magnets and "C" clips. I laid the rack over the large "C" clips aligning the clip to where I would not lose a square on the rack. Then I dripped the area on the rack with Boston Aqua Farms Reef glue accelerator. I let the rack sit for a couple of minutes while I traced the "C" clips with loc-tite glue, then joined the two together.
Then dripped more Reef glue accelerator. After I let it dry for a couple of hours it was ready to go.
Originally Posted by stickleback
http:///forum/post/2904346
Sorry for so many questions, but I'd like to make one similiar
Don’t worry about it. That’s why we hang out here. Live, learn and teach.
Make the rack to long and you will have to buy more magnet clips to hold it up.
I also built a couple of rack with epoxy coated earth magnets that you can buy on the big aucton site and use them the same too. You have to be careful with them cause they have a really strong pull and can chip the glass if you let them slap on the glass. I bought 25lb holding weight earth magnets for 20 bucks and they can hold a lot of weight.
Good luck
