How do you makes plugs?

[danskim]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9579112#post9579112 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by deep6er
My buddy and I made about 500 pucks on Sunday. It took us about 1hr. We use dixxie cups for the moulds, they are re-useable. This is the 3rd time with the same cups. Our mix is secret

Ok... sorry but this doesn't help the OP or anyone looking for tips to make plugs either.

 

[deep6er]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9587681#post9587681 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by danskim
Ok... sorry but this doesn't help the OP or anyone looking for tips to make plugs either.

I know sorry. ok I find making plugs is easy.
What you will need:
Portland cement (no rocks)
aragonite
aquarium gravel( i use purple)
dixxie cups( plasic or paper)

Thats it. I dont have an amount of each just because every time I make the plugs i always make alot more than the first.
I do use more gravel than aragonite just because its cheaper for me. I mix it up in a bucket and I try to get the look of oatmeal. If i need more of somthing I just add it. I put about 1 tsp in each cup.
Drying time does take about a week.
Then I soak the plugs in water, changing it everyday to get the ph down so it does not mess up my tank .

Hope this may help

 

[GTR]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9438091#post9438091 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefdna
gtrestoration, How about sharing your method for making plugs

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9444378#post9444378 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefdna
So in other words you are NOT going to share your method with us.......

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9445379#post9445379 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefdna
Well so far we have some parts of information evetnually we'll get a whole.

Somebody owes me a frag. :lol:

Took longer to post than it did to make the plugs and for the Acro frags to encrust on the plugs.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1090275


SteveU

 

[Bebo77]

very cool steve...

 

[reefdna]

Awesome that answers it comepletely. Thanks.

 

[GTR]

You're welcome. Just like reefing. Anything worth doing is worth over doing. :lol:

SteveU