Diy Frag plugs

[Ehgemus]

I just made some frag plug, and that have been in my toilet tank for 3 day, I know that is not even half as long as they need to stay in there. but how can I tell when the are ready for me to use?

 

[Ehgemus]

anyone?

 

[melev]

If you made them out of concrete, it would be better to put them in a bucket of freshwater instead.

Testing pH usually is the way to tell when they are safe. Elevated pH comes off concrete that isn't safe yet.

Change the water in the bucket weekly, or if you want daily. But before you test for pH, I'd let it soak at least 24 hours in the same untouched water.

 

[Ehgemus]

what should the ph be?

 

[foxy_556]

As close to neutral as possible

 

[Ehgemus]

so 7.9-8.4 ?

 

[melev]

Yes.

 

[evilelvis]

was I the only one who misread this thinking he left a turd in his toilet?

 

[Ehgemus]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8092079#post8092079 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by evilelvis
was I the only one who misread this thinking he left a turd in his toilet?

yes only flush your turds when the ph is right!:lol:

 

[javajaws]

More info on DIY frag plugs including curing info can be found here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=861079&highlight=frag+plugs