Making frag “rack” out of flat rock/“flats”???

[MoshJosh]

Still thinking of ways to make an aesthetically pleasing frag tank. Maybe just building a shelf/tree out of flat rock, then drilling for frags? Or use the the frag plates instead of plugs? Anyone do this or have examples?

 

[blaxsun]

I haven't seen this, but other than potentially being harder to remove the plugs (especially with coralline growth) - it would look pretty cool. Kind of like if the Flintstones did a frag tank.

 

[srit1]

Here is one of two I made from dry flat-ish rock I had. It has magnets from Avast Marine and sticks to my back glass.

 

[MoshJosh]

Here is one of two I made from dry flat-ish rock I had. It has magnets from Avast Marine and sticks to my back glass.

Those look Awesome!!!

 

[Mhamilton0911]

Here is one of two I made from dry flat-ish rock I had. It has magnets from Avast Marine and sticks to my back glass.

Can i ask how you attached the magnet to the rock? Glue or silicone?

Looks great!

 

[srit1]

Can i ask how you attached the magnet to the rock? Glue or silicone?

Looks great!

First they fit in quite snugly as I carved out their spots fitting as I went. Then I used super glue gel mixed with the dust I got from carving and drilling the rock up. Last I super glued on little rock pieces to hide the magnets fully.

 

[exnisstech]

Or use the the frag plates instead of plugs? Anyone do this or have examples?

I used to prefer the disks untill I added a couple of urchins and snails. Now the frags end up on the bottom. The ones with plugs stay put

 

[danieyella]

Here is one of two I made from dry flat-ish rock I had. It has magnets from Avast Marine and sticks to my back glass.

curious what kind of bit you used, was considering doing this to make a few singles for my sand bed for the things my wrasse knocks over when going to sleep

 

[srit1]

A masonry bit from Lowes that was closest in size to the frag plugs I have. Frag plugs vary more than I thought before doing this.

 

[MoshJosh]

A masonry bit from Lowes that was closest in size to the frag plugs I have. Frag plugs vary more than I thought before doing this.

Did you have any chipping or cracking? I used some old wood working bits, they worked ok as long as I slowly went up in but size. . . But still cracked/split a few rocks

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

curious what kind of bit you used, was considering doing this to make a few singles for my sand bed for the things my wrasse knocks over when going to sleep

I'll bet hubby has an impact driver.

Chuck this guy in it and you're off to the races.

Bosch 1/2 In. X 6 In. Hex Shank Hammer Drill Masonry Bit LBHX010 https://a.co/d/acLEg4t

 

[danieyella]

I'll bet hubby has an impact driver.

Chuck this guy in it and you're off to the races.

Bosch 1/2 In. X 6 In. Hex Shank Hammer Drill Masonry Bit LBHX010 https://a.co/d/acLEg4t

His concern was that whatever he has would destroy smaller rocks. I'll compare to see. Thanks!

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

I've drilled a lot of rock and actually never broken one. Just like drilling glass, don't put a lot of pressure on the bit. Let the drill do the work

 

[Koh23]

And cool drill bit, it helps.....