Sharkey18 March 3, 2013 Share March 3, 2013 I need frag racks for my 20g tanks and am looking for something other than egg crate. The egg crate I was using is growing way too much algae. I have a few bristletooth tangs in the 20's to control algae but the egg crate also grows the really tough algae (bryopsis?) that no tang will eat and I can't risk it getting into my display. I am not a fan of the magnetic racks because eventually the inside magnets start to rust, and I am pretty sure that is pretty bad for the tank. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf March 3, 2013 Share March 3, 2013 I like these. http://avidaquaculture.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/127/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS March 3, 2013 Share March 3, 2013 I'd love to hear about lower maintainance options too. However I can imagine anything that provides a similar amount of plug spaces for anything close to the cost. My current plan is to just have about 2x the number of needed eggcrate racks and swap them out once in a while so I can do a vinegar soak to clean them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miggs76 March 3, 2013 Share March 3, 2013 I just got in a blackrock reef one that was suggested by several people here on WAMAS. I love it. Built solid and very strong magnets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinap March 3, 2013 Share March 3, 2013 (edited) I use these. Not all plugs will fit, though. LiveAquaria ones will fit, for example. That is for your own frags to grow. Frags from other sources should be really cut off the plug to minimize the danger of unwanted living creatures moving in. Cut off the frag and reglue to a new plug, if needed. http://theblueglow.com/shop/ Edited March 3, 2013 by marinap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin March 3, 2013 Share March 3, 2013 what about those frag trees things that looked like a christmas tree? saw it at quantum reef and thought it looked pretty neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy G March 3, 2013 Share March 3, 2013 I'd love to hear about lower maintainance options too. However I can imagine anything that provides a similar amount of plug spaces for anything close to the cost. My current plan is to just have about 2x the number of needed eggcrate racks and swap them out once in a while so I can do a vinegar soak to clean them off.black egg crate seems to get less buildup from what I have noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S March 4, 2013 Share March 4, 2013 i loved my blackrock reef racks Laura. http://www.blackrockreef.com/products-1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRon March 4, 2013 Share March 4, 2013 Give the black egg crate a try. I've heard/read many times that it doesn't grow the algae like the white stuff does. It's what I'm going to go with on my frag tank when I finish with the 200. I'll be sure to post algae results once it's up and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS March 4, 2013 Share March 4, 2013 That's really interesting. I have never heard that about black eggcrate before. Now I finally understand why I'm always seeing people ask where to buy black eggcrate. Guess I need to search those threads and find out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRon March 4, 2013 Share March 4, 2013 I kow Quantum Reefs carry it - it's where I bought mine. I'm sure it must be out there at other places too - but I have no idea where! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime March 4, 2013 Share March 4, 2013 i loved my blackrock reef racks Laura. http://www.blackrock...products-1.html Bought these off Ryan, and they are stellar, recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country March 4, 2013 Share March 4, 2013 I got one of the frag rack systems from The Blue Glow, love it and will buy another when I get a larger frag tank soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey18 March 4, 2013 Author Share March 4, 2013 Thanks everyone. I ordered the blue glow racks. Hopefully they will work out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey18 March 14, 2013 Author Share March 14, 2013 Received the blue grow racks yesterday. I like them but they aren't as sturdy as I was expecting and I don't need 4 different heights. I like the blackrock racks, I have had them in the past but am looking for freestanding, no magnets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRon March 14, 2013 Share March 14, 2013 Check this rack Laura - I saw it at Quantum Reefs. Neat looking rack, if a bit on the pricey side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin March 14, 2013 Share March 14, 2013 Check this rack Laura - I saw it at Quantum Reefs. Neat looking rack, if a bit on the pricey side. christmas tree rack haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S March 14, 2013 Share March 14, 2013 http://www.quantumreefs.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=cca001 You could try this and see if it grows less algae than the white egg crate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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