Epoxy and frag discs

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Where can I get the best prices on reef-safe (obviously) epoxy and frag discs? Preferably from the same place to save on shipping. I'm running out of rocks to cut up for frags and I want to post up some frags in my display so they can grow out and won't get knocked over and disappear. Thanks...
 
Well I just Emailed Larry about them so I will let you know what the max orders are LOL!

Speaking from experience using Larrys reef plugs along with SEVERAL other makers including bostonaquafarms Larrys plugs are the best performers out there hands down!
Virtualy no cure time what so ever because they are not nealry as porus as other plugs.
The fact that they are made from a fired clay and not concrete is what REALY makes them the best choice. This is because the calcium carbonite content in clay is astronomical when compared to concrete. Even Portland cement mixed with aragonite. Which is also very acidic and needs to be cured in fresh water for a long period.

This means they will effectively act as a mini calcium reactor under each frag.
( just like the tumbled marble tiles I use)

I realy have tried just about every plug out there and these are the only plugs that didnt produce a larger amount of brown diatomes followed by hair algae on the plug it self.
They are also much sturdier and have a thinner disc than most plugs out there. ( which makes for easier concealment when adding them into your reef structure.)


( I want a discount now Larry ! Just kidding :) )

I tried the rest and the only two that work well for me are Larrys plugs and tumbled marble tiles for lowes.
 
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I am also a big fan of the clay plugs, over cement ones. I originally chose them over the no cycling issue, but frags really seem to take off on these.
 
I use the loctite super glue gel from Lowes. Its a bigger container than allot of the readily available gel, and is only like $4 for the tube. Been using it for several years now.

PM me on the frag plugs. ;)
 
What's the key to supergluing underwater? Every time I've tried, as soon as I put the frag in the water, it causes a thin layer of SG to harden on the outside of the blob and I can't get it to stick to the rock I want. I want to attach to some of my heavy rockwork in the display... Is epoxy just the way to go or do you guys glue underwater?
 
I use Duro superglue gel from walmart. Come in a blister pack of 2 tubes for 1.87. This stuff works great, even under water. Just apply a blob, put it in the water, find the spot you want to glue it to and give it a little twist to move the glue around and cover the area. Hold for sec and it stays really well.
 
Ya, the key is using a little more glue than you would above water, and doing a little twist of the frag back and forth a few times once you get it against the rock, so you break that film and the liquid glue can setup against the rock. Hold it for 15-30 seconds and release.
 

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