nanobuds
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I want to buy a frag rack like this one http://www.collins-consulting.org/orchids/eggCrate.jpg and I was wondering where to buy it. Also I only wanna buy one thats smaller like 10x5 holes.
Where to buy frag racks?
- Thread starter nanobuds
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Those are egg crates. You should be able to find them in your local marine store. Not sure if you could find the smaller sizes, otherwise you could cut the large piece to the size you want.
chucktd321
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Lowes and HD should have them they will be under lighting louvers. Spray paint them with krylon fusion as well
nanobuds
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Ok thanks, but do you nned to spray paint them or is that optional?
werdlone
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Just beware of using eggcrate...it has phosphates in it and it is like algae fertilizer. If you want something that does not give you algae problems and looks awesome..check out the blue glow acrylic frag racks.. I think they make custom sizes if you can't find the size you want. Very reasonable pricing for what you get...IMO. I love mine.
http://www.theblueglow.com/
http://www.theblueglow.com/
FrankenReef
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Thanks for that link! They have tons of nifty racks.
chucktd321
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im pretty sure by dipping the eggcrate in a bath of vinegar and then soaking it in hotwater and last coating it with krylon fusion you should be fine. Usually doesn't attract any algae.
Edit: just checked out that link, kinda pricey but super cool!
Edit: just checked out that link, kinda pricey but super cool!
mfinn
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You could make you own like I did.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1588014&highlight=frag+rack
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1588014&highlight=frag+rack
Tigé21v
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I never knew this.
mfinn
Active member
there was a rumor going around that the white eggcrate would leach phosphates, but IMO tough to prove.
Eggcrate is a darn good place for algeas to grow. Smooth surface to attach to, usually pretty good light and usually pretty good flow. And it really shows up on the white surface.
Eggcrate is a darn good place for algeas to grow. Smooth surface to attach to, usually pretty good light and usually pretty good flow. And it really shows up on the white surface.
