{"product_id":"icecap-1in-biological-frag-disc-25pc","title":"IceCap 1in Biological Frag Disc (25pc)","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003eIceCap 1 Inch Biological Ceramic Nano-Sphere Coral Frag Discs (SKU: IC-BFD25-1NP)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IceCap \u003cb\u003e1 Inch Biological Ceramic Nano-Sphere Coral Frag Discs\u003c\/b\u003e (SKU: IC-BFD25-1NP) represent a major technical advance in marine coral propagation substrates, designed specifically to accelerate tissue encrusting speeds and enhance localized water chemistry parameters. Standard dense aragonite mounts or smooth compressed-clay discs offer only basic two-dimensional surface areas. This forces expanding coral tissues—such as \u003ci\u003eMontipora\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChalice\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAcan\u003c\/i\u003e, and colonial \u003ci\u003eZoanthids\u003c\/i\u003e—to expend precious metabolic energy trying to grip a slick surface. The IceCap biological disc completely bypasses this growth bottleneck, providing an advanced three-dimensional matrix of fused ceramic nano-spheres that mimics the natural porous microstructure of wild reef frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy fusing thousands of microscopic ceramic beads under precise heat tracks, each 1-inch disc opens up an internal labyrinth of capillary pathways. This design delivers massive surface area gains while keeping the physical footprint remarkably small. This highly porous structure allows vital, oxygen-rich tank water to sweep directly through the base of the disc. This action eliminates stagnant oxygen-starved zones and distributes dissolved elements cleanly to the coral's base. At the same time, this high-flow web becomes an immediate sanctuary for populations of beneficial nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria (\u003ci\u003eNitrosomonas\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNitrobacter\u003c\/i\u003e). As a result, each coral frag you position across your racks doubles as a highly active block of bio-media, which helps actively lower organic waste and ammonia levels throughout your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerates Encrusting Speeds:\u003c\/b\u003e The deeply textured micro-grooves give sprawling coral tissues an immediate, secure grip, which triggers rapid growth and faster basal plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInert, Non-Leaching Chemistry:\u003c\/b\u003e Kiln-fired to ensure complete chemical neutrality. These bases will not trigger unwanted local hair algae outbreaks or warp your water's pH balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePegless Flat-Bottom Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e The clean, stemless disc profile sits completely flat and secure on eggcrate grids, acrylic frag racks, or directly along your display tank's sand bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Note: This retail SKU contains (1) factory box of (25) individual IceCap 1-inch stemless biological frag discs. Specialized coral frag glues, targeted coral dips, and propagation tools are sold under separate product categories).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483990298872,"sku":"IC-BFD25-1NP","price":10.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/5d48fab7a67f6cde0a385f0a79fe9f87.jpg?v=1789092668","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/icecap-1in-biological-frag-disc-25pc","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}