Diy Frag plugs

Ehgemus · 09/05/2006, 07:45 PM

I just made some frag plug, and that have been in my toilet tank for 3 day, I know that is not even half as long as they need to stay in there. but how can I tell when the are ready for me to use?

Ehgemus · 09/06/2006, 03:51 PM

anyone?

melev · 09/06/2006, 03:56 PM

If you made them out of concrete, it would be better to put them in a bucket of freshwater instead.

Testing pH usually is the way to tell when they are safe. Elevated pH comes off concrete that isn't safe yet.

Change the water in the bucket weekly, or if you want daily. But before you test for pH, I'd let it soak at least 24 hours in the same untouched water.

Ehgemus · 09/06/2006, 05:16 PM

what should the ph be?

foxy_556 · 09/06/2006, 05:18 PM

As close to neutral as possible

Ehgemus · 09/06/2006, 05:21 PM

so 7.9-8.4 ?

melev · 09/06/2006, 05:28 PM

Yes.

evilelvis · 09/06/2006, 05:30 PM

was I the only one who misread this thinking he left a turd in his toilet?

Ehgemus · 09/06/2006, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by evilelvis
was I the only one who misread this thinking he left a turd in his toilet?

yes only flush your turds when the ph is right!

javajaws · 09/06/2006, 07:32 PM

More info on DIY frag plugs including curing info can be found here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...ght=frag+plugs

09/05/2006, 07:45 PM	#1
Ehgemus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central City Ky Posts: 1,585	Diy Frag plugs I just made some frag plug, and that have been in my toilet tank for 3 day, I know that is not even half as long as they need to stay in there. but how can I tell when the are ready for me to use?

09/06/2006, 05:30 PM	#8
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09/06/2006, 07:32 PM	#10
javajaws Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,620	More info on DIY frag plugs including curing info can be found here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...ght=frag+plugs __________________ Everyone has an opinion. Accept the fact now that someone isn't going to like yours sooner or later. Current Tank Info: 110g in-wall, ATI 8x54w T5, 2xMP40es, SRO XP-2000i, 2-part Ca/Alk, Apex controlled

09/06/2006, 03:51 PM	#2
Ehgemus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central City Ky Posts: 1,585	anyone?

09/06/2006, 03:56 PM	#3
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	If you made them out of concrete, it would be better to put them in a bucket of freshwater instead. Testing pH usually is the way to tell when they are safe. Elevated pH comes off concrete that isn't safe yet. Change the water in the bucket weekly, or if you want daily. But before you test for pH, I'd let it soak at least 24 hours in the same untouched water.

09/06/2006, 05:16 PM	#4
Ehgemus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central City Ky Posts: 1,585	what should the ph be?

09/06/2006, 05:18 PM	#5
foxy_556 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6	As close to neutral as possible

09/06/2006, 05:21 PM	#6
Ehgemus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central City Ky Posts: 1,585	so 7.9-8.4 ?

09/06/2006, 05:28 PM	#7
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Yes.