{"product_id":"icecap-4in-biological-coral-frag-tile-10pc","title":"IceCap 4in Biological Coral Frag Tile (10pc)","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003eIceCap 4 Inch Biological Ceramic Nano-Sphere Square Coral Frag Tiles \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IceCap \u003cb\u003e4 Inch Biological Ceramic Nano-Sphere Square Coral Frag Tiles\u003c\/b\u003e (SKU: IC-TILE10-4IN) represent a major technical advance in large-format marine coral propagation substrates, designed specifically to accelerate tissue encrusting speeds and enhance localized water chemistry parameters. Standard dense aragonite blocks or smooth compressed-clay tiles offer only basic two-dimensional surface areas. This forces wide-base coral tissues—such as \u003ci\u003eMontipora plates, Chalices, Leptoseris, Favites\u003c\/i\u003e, and expansive colonial \u003ci\u003eZoanthid\u003c\/i\u003e mats—to expend precious metabolic energy trying to grip a slick surface. The IceCap biological tile 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 massive 4-inch tile opens up an internal labyrinth of capillary pathways. This wide square layout provides the ideal surface plane for anchoring multiple sub-frag cuttings side-by-side or supporting the heavy mass of growing LPS colonies and large leather corals. This highly porous structure allows vital, oxygen-rich tank water to sweep directly through the base of the tile. 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 large coral colony 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\u003ePerfect for Encrusting Mother Colonies:\u003c\/b\u003e The broad surface allows plating corals to build a massive tissue footprint before requiring trimming or secondary fragmentation.\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 square profile sits completely flat and secure on eggcrate grids, acrylic frag shelves, 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 (10) individual IceCap 4-inch square stemless biological frag tiles. 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":50483999473912,"sku":"IC-TILE10-4IN","price":29.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/966cdf35c984922fbd933633d0c1c783.jpg?v=1789092889","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/icecap-4in-biological-coral-frag-tile-10pc","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}