Frag Rocks and Racks

[Reefing102]

Hey everyone,

So I’m thinking it’s time I get a frag rock as well as a frag rack (saw something at the LFS that looked cool (it was monti encrusted at the end that couldn’t go anywhere besides tank glass)

Anyway, I see there are lots of options for both. I need a frag rock for my sand dwellers as they keep getting pushed around by my conchs and I would like a frag rack for new frags while I decide where I want them that the urchin won’t pick up and toss…hopefully). What is everyone’s preferred brand or system. Don’t need anything huge. I literally have 3 frags on the sandbed that need a rock (can be close together) and only need maybe 6-10 holes for the rack.

I’ve done the egg crate thing for my tank downstairs but want something that looks a little classier for the display

 

[MnFish1]

Hey everyone,

So I’m thinking it’s time I get a frag rock as well as a frag rack (saw something at the LFS that looked cool (it was monti encrusted at the end that couldn’t go anywhere besides tank glass)

Anyway, I see there are lots of options for both. I need a frag rock for my sand dwellers as they keep getting pushed around by my conchs and I would like a frag rack for new frags while I decide where I want them that the urchin won’t pick up and toss…hopefully). What is everyone’s preferred brand or system. Don’t need anything huge. I literally have 3 frags on the sandbed that need a rock (can be close together) and only need maybe 6-10 holes for the rack.

I’ve done the egg crate thing for my tank downstairs but want something that looks a little classier for the display

You can choose a rock and drill a hole for the frag. Or - you can choose a rock and glue the frag to it. I do not like the plastic frag racks in a display. My guess is that a plastic one would be pushed around by your sand dwellers as well.

 

[EricR]

"Reefing Art" (brand) on Amazon has some nice-looking (to me) clear acrylic ones (magnetic), if that happens to fit your taste. Different sizes and hold both small and large frag stems. Example:

Reefing Art Magnetic Frag Racks

 

[Gtinnel]

I agree that for the sandbed in the past I've drilled holes in base rock pieces. For the normal frag rack I use a "Reefing Art" rack that I bought off of Amazon. I like it but there is nothing preventing your urchin from removing the frags. I know there are brands that have little rubber insert in the holes to help grab the plug but right off I don't remember what brand.

 

[muzikalmatt]

I recently bought a plastic purple frag rock made by Reef Rax from BRS. I think it looks pretty decent and once coralline and/or corals encrust on it I doubt I'll even notice that it's not actual rock. I got it for the same reason as you, my pistol shrimp tends to steal any frags off my sandbed, so I needed something more sturdy that he couldn't move around. The frag rock seems to be doing the trick.

 

[BigB72]

+ 1 on reefing art from Amazon
Been using the same one for 2-3 years

 

[ClearRain]

I agree that for the sandbed in the past I've drilled holes in base rock pieces. For the normal frag rack I use a "Reefing Art" rack that I bought off of Amazon. I like it but there is nothing preventing your urchin from removing the frags. I know there are brands that have little rubber insert in the holes to help grab the plug but right off I don't remember what brand.

Fiji Cube uses those inserts and the rack is very sleek.

 

[fishface NJ]

I just got a Reef Art Mag reef rack that is double sided. One side no frag holes and the other side is without holes. The rack actually looks nice and blends in with the reef rocks. The web photo makes it appear to be purple but it is 50% purple and 50% brown

Reefing Art Magnetic Reef Frag Rack N52 Magnets

DEMINSION: 8.5" x 3.5" x 2.5" with 1/2" frag holes MATERIAL: 100% Aquarium safe epoxide resin / waterproof sealed N52 Neodymium Magnets ADAPTATION: For up to 1/2" thick GLASS aquarium, not recommended for acrylic aquarium FEATURE: Simulate real live rock structures and textures, perfectly blend...

reefingart.com

 

[Gtinnel]

Fiji Cube uses those inserts and the rack is very sleek.

Apparently IceCap does too. After mentioning it I looked them up on BRS I just forgot to post on here.
I've never used them and have no idea if the work well enough to stop a urchin from picking them up.

 

[X-37B]

If you have extra magnets you can make ones that attatch to the glass like Tunze.
I used dead live rock and it turned out ok. Still have not mounted anything to it as the frag I ordered for it came in 4 days later and dead.

 

[ClearRain]

Apparently IceCap does too. After mentioning it I looked them up on BRS I just forgot to post on here.
I've never used them and have no idea if the work well enough to stop a urchin from picking them up.

It takes a little wiggling for me to get my frags out of the FijiCube rack, so I doubt an urchin can do it.

 

[Reefing102]

You know, it’s funny, I have plenty of spare rock and never thought to just drill it

That said, I’ll take a look at the racks mentioned too

 

[Schraufabagel]

+1 for the Fiji Cube racks

 

[MnFish1]

LOL Just drill it .

 

[Pistondog]

Hey everyone,

So I’m thinking it’s time I get a frag rock as well as a frag rack (saw something at the LFS that looked cool (it was monti encrusted at the end that couldn’t go anywhere besides tank glass)

Anyway, I see there are lots of options for both. I need a frag rock for my sand dwellers as they keep getting pushed around by my conchs and I would like a frag rack for new frags while I decide where I want them that the urchin won’t pick up and toss…hopefully). What is everyone’s preferred brand or system. Don’t need anything huge. I literally have 3 frags on the sandbed that need a rock (can be close together) and only need maybe 6-10 holes for the rack.

I’ve done the egg crate thing for my tank downstairs but want something that looks a little classier for the display

I'm happy with these. They get coralline coated and blend in on sand bed.
ReefCreators 5 Reef Rock Frag Stations That Hold 23 Frag Plugs Total Frag Station Bundle (Includes 23 Plugs)