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Dry Base Rock for Coral Frags — Aragonite Dry Rock with Frag Plug Holes
Our Coral Frag Plug Dry Rock combines the function of a traditional frag rack with the appearance of natural reef rock, creating an attractive propagation platform that blends seamlessly into reef aquariums.
Designed with four built-in frag plug sockets positioned at varying elevations, this dry rock allows you to securely mount multiple coral frags while creating a more natural display than conventional acrylic frag racks. The elevated plug positions improve light distribution between corals while giving each frag room to grow and encrust without feeling artificially organized.
An integrated arch beneath the structure promotes water circulation through the rock, helping reduce stagnant areas while creating sheltered spaces that many reef inhabitants naturally explore and utilize.
Like every Artisan Frag Plugs product, our Coral Frag Plug Dry Rock is manufactured using our signature aragonite-based reef substrate blend. The highly textured surface encourages natural coral encrustation while providing the appearance and feel of reef rock rather than smooth concrete or ceramic.
Whether you're growing out prized SPS frags, organizing LPS colonies, or simply looking for a cleaner alternative to traditional frag racks, this dry rock provides a stable foundation that looks at home inside a living reef aquarium.
| Oolitic Aragonite | Coarse Aragonite | Crushed Coral | Silica Sand | Cured Cement |
Successful coral propagation starts with providing corals a stable place to grow. Rather than relying on plastic racks or temporary holders, our Coral Frag Plug Dry Rock creates a permanent-looking propagation structure that supports healthy coral growth while integrating naturally into your reef aquarium.
As your frags mature, they'll gradually encrust across the textured aragonite surface, allowing the structure itself to become part of your reef over time.
Frag substrates designed for coral happiness.
Reef plugs & reef discs are designed for optimal coral health from the minerals to the geometry to the cure process. Reef plugs take an average of one full month from initial mixture to aquarium-readiness to ensure your corals receive substrates that maximize encrustation.
We put extensive care into making sure that every plug & disc meets our standard of quality, knowing that every reefer has put just as much care into their own aquarium.
Natural Appearance
Too many frag substrates look like glaring white circles under the coral. Our substrates are poured to look natural and entirely unique.
Intentional Design
Every substrate design we release is reworked until it suits coral attachment perfectly while allowing you to place corals exactly where you want them.
Reef-Friendly Minerals
We use the minerals corals love in the wild to create our substrates to provide a balanced and predictable environment for your corals.
We accept returns and exchanges within specific guidelines designed to maintain the quality and biological safety of our products.
If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 7 days of delivery and include:
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Yes. Orders over $20 after discounts qualify for free shipping within the United States. Additional shipping information can be found during checkout or by contacting our support team.
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Our products are manufactured in Lee's Summit, Missouri.
Both frag plugs and frag discs are designed to support coral frags during propagation and growth, but they serve different purposes in reef aquariums. Frag plugs feature a stem that fits securely into frag racks, trays, and mounting systems, making them ideal for organized grow-out setups. Frag discs have a flat bottom without a stem, allowing them to rest naturally on the sandbed or be permanently mounted to aquascapes and rockwork using reef-safe adhesive.
Yes. The substrate a coral grows on can influence encrustation, biofilm development, and overall growth patterns. Surface texture and porosity help determine how naturally a coral can attach and spread over time. Mineral-based frag substrates may also help create a more natural microenvironment around the frag, encouraging healthier attachment and more consistent growth compared to smoother or less porous materials.
Proper curing is essential before introducing any frag substrate into a reef aquarium, but the curing process varies depending on the material used. Ceramic frag plugs become reef safe after being fully kiln-fired because the material becomes chemically stable. Natural reef rock typically requires saltwater curing to remove excess organic material and stabilize water chemistry. Cement-based frag substrates require freshwater or RODI soaking with regular water changes to reduce excess alkalinity before aquarium use. Each curing process is designed to ensure the substrate is safe for marine livestock and stable in reef conditions.
Corals thrive in stable reef environments with balanced water chemistry, proper lighting, and consistent flow. Important parameters include alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, pH, nitrate, phosphate, and trace elements. Most corals also require stable lighting schedules and moderate water movement that mimics natural reef conditions. Because every species has different requirements, researching the preferred conditions for your specific coral is always recommended.
Yes. Our frag plugs and frag discs are designed to work with a wide variety of coral species, including soft corals, LPS, and SPS corals. The natural mineral blend and porous structure help support strong attachment and natural encrustation. Many hobbyists especially enjoy using these substrates for soft coral propagation because frags can often attach naturally over time with reduced reliance on adhesives. Stony corals also benefit from the textured surface, which may encourage more natural growth patterns and faster encrustation.
That depends on the type of coral and your preferred propagation method. Some soft corals can naturally attach themselves when placed in low flow conditions for several days or weeks. Many reef hobbyists still use a small amount of reef-safe cyanoacrylate gel to create an initial bond, especially for stony corals or higher flow systems. Once secured, the coral will begin naturally encrusting onto the substrate surface over time.
