IceCap 3/4 Inch Biological Ceramic Nano-Sphere Coral Frag Plugs with Mounting Divot
The IceCap 3/4 Inch Biological Ceramic Nano-Sphere Coral Frag Plugs with Mounting Divot (SKU: IC-BFP25-D) 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 Acropora, Montipora, Chalice, and colonial Zoanthids—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.
By fusing thousands of microscopic ceramic beads under precise heat tracks, each 3/4-inch plug opens up an internal labyrinth of capillary pathways. This specialized divot configuration features a small center indentation molded directly into the crown. When fragging branching small-polyp stony corals (SPS) or small large-polyp stony (LPS) fragments, this divot acts as a structural pocket that contains your cyanoacrylate gel glue, preventing messy run-off while mechanically anchoring the base of the cutting upright. 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 (Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter). 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.
Key Features
Molded Center Indentation: Deepens mechanical stability for newly cut stalks, positioning the tissue securely against the glue pocket to minimize lateral displacement.
Universal Stability Peg: The molded bottom stem keeps your newly sliced frags oriented upright and secure against strong powerhead flow and clean-up crew movements.
Inert, Non-Leaching Chemistry: Kiln-fired to ensure complete chemical neutrality. These bases will not trigger unwanted local hair algae outbreaks or warp your water's pH balance.
(Note: This retail SKU contains (1) factory box containing (25) individual IceCap 3/4-inch biological frag plugs with an integrated mounting divot and anchor stem. Specialized coral frag glues, targeted coral dips, and propagation tools are sold under separate product categories).
