{"product_id":"icecap-3-4in-biological-frag-plugs-with-mounting-divot-25pc","title":"IceCap 3\/4in Biological Frag Plugs with Mounting Divot (25pc)","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003eIceCap 3\/4 Inch Biological Ceramic Nano-Sphere Coral Frag Plugs with Mounting Divot\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IceCap \u003cb\u003e3\/4 Inch Biological Ceramic Nano-Sphere Coral Frag Plugs with Mounting Divot\u003c\/b\u003e (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 \u003ci\u003eAcropora\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMontipora\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChalice\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 3\/4-inch plug opens up an internal labyrinth of capillary pathways. This \u003cb\u003especialized divot configuration\u003c\/b\u003e 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 (\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\u003eMolded Center Indentation:\u003c\/b\u003e Deepens mechanical stability for newly cut stalks, positioning the tissue securely against the glue pocket to minimize lateral displacement.\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 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).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483990364408,"sku":"IC-BFP25-D","price":9.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/f1ba0132582da8f53d32245f7919aa6a.jpg?v=1789092671","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/icecap-3-4in-biological-frag-plugs-with-mounting-divot-25pc","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}