Valeria February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 I was low on disks and plugs, and I used this past weekend to make some reef disks. End result: I made my first batch 5 years ago and have been making my own disks ever since, I make one batch a year. Hoping to list more details later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 do you think this could be used to make rock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindeeo February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 That is super cool. I can't wait to learn more about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeria February 27, 2012 Author Share February 27, 2012 do you think this could be used to make rock? Next week I will post how to build rock structures, I'm just low in time. I would not use this in exchange of live rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 would it not be the same as using base rock? or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberFrog February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 How do you make the disks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 Looks like cookie dough, delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 would it not be the same as using base rock? or what? IMO, the problem with using this as base rock would be the missing 'nooks and crannies' where the beneficial bacteria would grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 If you're looking to make your own rock, Dr. Eclipse, scroll down to Aragocrete on this page: http://www.garf.org/sitemap.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeria February 28, 2012 Author Share February 28, 2012 would it not be the same as using base rock? or what? It would not be as good as rock in my opinion. In the past i put live rock pieces together to make it look like one big exotic structure (bonsai, caves etc), I posted a thread a while back but will post again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 IMO, the problem with using this as base rock would be the missing 'nooks and crannies' where the beneficial bacteria would grow. If you keep the mix on the dry side and use larger crushed coral you can still get some good "nooks and crannies" The mix Valarie is using looks fine, probably more sand then crushed coral. I'm geeting short on plugs too. I guess it's time to make some more myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 Didn't you have larger structures that were covered in zoanthids or mushrooms in one of your tanks? I seem to recall how surprised I was to find out that you made them. They looked like nature made ocean rocks. If you keep the mix on the dry side and use larger crushed coral you can still get some good "nooks and crannies" The mix Valarie is using looks fine, probably more sand then crushed coral. I'm geeting short on plugs too. I guess it's time to make some more myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 what cement mix did you use, is it just portland cement or? wannt give the frag plugs a try just never remembered to actually do it...would love to see what you used, the ones on top look store bought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicSG February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 WOW I am a fan of you even more now. those disks look very Yummmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeria February 29, 2012 Author Share February 29, 2012 Thank you all, I started making these because the store disks are too small, then I made all different sizes. I used cement and aragonite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeria February 29, 2012 Author Share February 29, 2012 If you keep the mix on the dry side and use larger crushed coral you can still get some good "nooks and crannies" The mix Valarie is using looks fine, probably more sand then crushed coral. I'm geeting short on plugs too. I guess it's time to make some more myself. Dave, I have some disk reserved for you if you want to try these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind March 2, 2012 Share March 2, 2012 sending you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger March 2, 2012 Share March 2, 2012 sweet, your discs and domes look perfect! how did you make the molds for them? I want to do something just like this; I'm sure a lot of other members would love to see a DIY frag plugs and discs tutorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger March 5, 2012 Share March 5, 2012 Any chance you can show us how you made them so others in the club can enjoy making them for their reef tanks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeria March 6, 2012 Author Share March 6, 2012 I spoke to a couple members about getting together to do a frag disc build, I don't know if anyone remembers when we got together at Scotts house to make fish food- something link that. Did not take pictures to explain the process; its less science more art as the saying goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger March 6, 2012 Share March 6, 2012 well if you get a chance to describe your molds and mixture that would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind March 6, 2012 Share March 6, 2012 Here is a video from a past fragfest with Almon in the star role. I use a mixture of 4 parts crushed coral/sand and 1 part portland. Follow the directions at GARF.org. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf March 6, 2012 Share March 6, 2012 How long does it take to cure them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind March 6, 2012 Share March 6, 2012 After about a day or two you can place them in a bucket or tub with water to cure. Then change the water out weekly for a month. Putting vinegar in the water helps to speed it up to about two weeks. If the pH of the water doesn't change any more then they are cured. The last batch I did of my larger ones I stacked them up in the basement toilet's tank so that they would cure there and the flushing changed out the water. I would suggest anyone interested to go to GARF.org and watch the videos there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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