{"product_id":"icecap-1in-biological-frag-plugs-with-flat-top-25pc","title":"IceCap 1in Biological Frag Plugs with Flat Top (25pc)","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003eIceCap 1 Inch Biological Ceramic Nano-Sphere Flat Top Coral Frag Plugs \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IceCap \u003cb\u003e1 Inch Biological Ceramic Nano-Sphere Flat Top Coral Frag Plugs\u003c\/b\u003e (SKU: IC-BFP25-F1) 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 plug 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 flat-top plug opens up an internal labyrinth of capillary pathways. While alternative plugs contain deep central divots that can restrict placement to single vertical branches, this \u003cb\u003especialized flat-top configuration\u003c\/b\u003e offers a level surface area. This ensures that encrusting plates or clustering soft tissue colonies can spread evenly without falling into deep hollows. This highly porous structure allows vital, oxygen-rich tank water to sweep directly through the base of the plug. 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\u003eLevel Flat Surface Optimization:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers an unmarred surface area for cleanly applying glue lines and securing wide fragments, branching stalks, or sprawling soft colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUniversal Stability Peg:\u003c\/b\u003e The molded bottom stem keeps your newly sliced frags oriented upright and secure against strong powerhead flow and clean-up crew movements.\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\u003ci\u003e(Note: This retail SKU contains (1) factory box containing (25) individual IceCap 1-inch flat-top biological frag plugs with integrated anchor stems. 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":50483990462712,"sku":"IC-BFP25-F1","price":11.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/b2d08c72de387be0c2accae7667d7f17.jpg?v=1789092675","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/icecap-1in-biological-frag-plugs-with-flat-top-25pc","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}