DIY Frag tiles

[returnofsid]

Well, since I purchased the wet tile saw, for fragging, http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44526 I decided to put it to other uses as well.

I went to Lowes and purchased a box of Tumbled Marble, 3" X 6" tiles. The box was the equivalent of 1 square foot (8 tiles) and cost $6.98.

I then cut 3 of the tiles up into various sizes, 1 1/2" X 1 1/2", 1" X 1", 3/4" X 3/4" and I cut one piece that's 2"X2".

I think these will work nicely for corals that need room to spread, such as Zoanthids, encrusting SPS and various LPS. I'll be putting some of them to use today and pics will be in the thread I linked above.

 

[Reef Setup]

Being a tile setter myself, a tile saw is where its at for fragging!
What kinda tile saw?
How much did you pay for it?

 

[returnofsid]

It's a cheap, Chicago brand, from Harbor Freight. With a 2 year "no questions asked" replacement warranty, it came to about $50.00. Here's a thread about using it to frag a couple different corals. http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44526

 

[Myteemouse]

You and your saw LOL
Whats next on the "CHOPPING BLOCK"???

 

[Saltyfish]

You and your saw LOL
Whats next on the "CHOPPING BLOCK"???

His Glass Tank!

 

[returnofsid]

Next victim, because a Hammer Coral fell on it and burned it badly. Polyps are now dying, around the burned area. The longer I wait, the more dies....Grrr

 

[Myteemouse]

OOO cut me a chunk and set aside for when you come over the hills...$$$$

 

[returnofsid]

OOO cut me a chunk and set aside for when you come over the hills...$$$$

Listen here sonny...Who you calling "over the hill?"

 

[estanoche]

I got a frag from Tracy once that was glued to a chunk of marble tile I believe - was very nice for encrusting and whatnot - but it was a PITA to glue down onto rockwork

Make sure to use a ton of glue :eek2:

 

[returnofsid]

LOL I'd imagine it would be. Mine will sit on frag racks and in the sand. Once the frags grow out, I'd probably cut them off of the tile, for gluing to live rock.

 

[fatboyt123]

i wish you were closer or i would definitately be picking a frag of that up from you

 

[returnofsid]

I'll be over in July and I'll probably have some to bring over. Otherwise, I have a friend from Tacoma coming over here next month and could take it back. Once I get some things fragged, tonight or tomorrow, I'll start a "for sale" thread.

 

[Workaholic]

Next victim, because a Hammer Coral fell on it and burned it badly. Polyps are now dying, around the burned area. The longer I wait, the more dies....Grrr

That is a cool coral but for the life of me can't quite put my finger on what it is.

Tom

 

[returnofsid]

it's a Favia. Page 4 of this link shows it being fragged.
http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44526

 

[Myteemouse]

I have a friend from Tacoma coming over here r

You don't have to lie to us. You don't have any friends

 

[Herefishyfishy]

I have a tile saw in Mill Creek plus dremel tools and a ton of other fragging stuff if anyone needs anything cut up. Tough schedule, but always seem to find time for coral propogation

 

[Reef Setup]

You don't have to lie to us. You don't have any friends

Adam you are funny!:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Sid the tile saw sprays towards you, I love the pic where it looks like your taking a dump :lol: for the price & warranty well worth it! A nice come up!

 

[returnofsid]

yes it does spray towards me. Hence the cool fragging attire!! Normally, I'd use the blade guard, which catches the spray, but this coral was too large to be able to use it.

 

[ryannat1]

Hey Sid is there a reason you used that tumbled marble instead of regular tile? Does the marble weigh more? Thanks

 

[returnofsid]

Ryannat1, it's a natural material, as apposed to man made. It's also somewhat porous and has a more natural look to it. IMO. It seems I've even read that marble is ancient ocean rock. However, you'd also be able to use ceramic tile with no ill effects at all. Both work great!!