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my DIY frag plugs

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by ninjazx777, Sep 17, 2013.

  1. ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    what do you guys think of the DIY frag plugs and disks? the larger plugs are 1 1/8" with a 3/8" stem, smaller plugs are 3/4" with a 3/8" stem. the small disks are 1 1/8" large disks are 3 1/2". I have made 2 5 gal buckets full of plugs and disks so far. i'm thinking of also making 2" disks and i'm working on a way to make square tiles.


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  2. jazzybio13 MBI Breeder

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    Matt, loving those 2" disks... these look nice!
     
  3. ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    The disk pictured is 3 1/2" I haven't made any 2" ones yet
     
  4. Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

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    They look great!
     
  5. jazzybio13 MBI Breeder

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    oh haha.. well, I'm sure the 2" will look as nice as that 3.5" !
     
  6. Chris C. Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    Matt! Love the look!


    Turned out a lot better than mine! I think this could be one of our next DIY meetings if you would be willing to help lead it or teach me how to do it so I can!!!
     
  7. Tickyty

    Tickyty Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    What are they made out of?
     
  8. ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Portland cement and reef sand same thing as DIY live rock and I'm 99% sure its the same as other name brand frag plugs
     
  9. cowdust9

    cowdust9 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    can you make any of those ones they had for clams awhile ago?
     
  10. ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I was thinking about it and I would have to make it the same way as square tiles which would require me to make a silicone mold which is kind of expensive. I'm actually thinking of making these plugs and disks as a little side business and if I do I might be willing to spend the money to make the molds
     
  11. daalbers

    daalbers Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    how do you have time for another side job matt
     
  12. Reefman

    Reefman Inactive User

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    You're going to need a bigger table at Frag fest or all those plugs lol
     
  13. ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    i dont have time but i'm greedy so ill make time LOL just kidding. its just another way to support my aquarium habbit that i'm addicted to
     
  14. Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

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    Do you mean for giant clams or the cleaner clams?
     
  15. tHinktank

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    they're nice,I would be one to buy sometime,it comes in handy than wait for the next bulk buy for other stuff.way to go matt,anything for the hobby is possible.
     
  16. ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    i went ahead and made a mold for 2 1/8" disks. here is a picture of them along with all the other sizes i can make


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