NoobtoSalt Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 So I think I'm going to start a frag rack for my smaller frags (not looking to go into business just want to have my frags not glued to my rocks yet) and wanted to know where everyone gets their egg crate. Do I just go to Home Depot or Lowes? I saw a rack that I really liked in Emerald525's tank but i think I can make something similar for a little less (maybe not but I always like building things). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrellw Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 If you want white, both Home Depot and Lowes carry it. If you want another color, or want large quantities, try Multi-Craft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I get mine from seahorse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisriverfisherman Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 patrick has the black at saltwater fantaseas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcoralfarm Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 You can usually get it from Lowe's or Home Depot but if Patrick at SFS has it in black then that is what I would do. The black will help prevent algae growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 If you want white' date=' both Home Depot and Lowes carry it. If you want another color, or want large quantities, try Multi-Craft.[/quote'] +1 MultiCraft is the way for the black, which I strongly suggest. I did some serious research with an expert friend and we found out the reasons why the white is an algae factory. I should post the result one day. As somebody said also some LFS do carry it, and maybe you can have a piece for free if you buy some corals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitterbait Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 We do half and full sheets of black at The Nano Reef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Stay away from White Polystyrene that you get @ HD or Lowes. (as grassi hinted on) They do make white acrylic eggcrate but the black looks better and doesn't show algae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I used the white from HD in my tank and had a MASSIVE algae outbreak for a long time. I had the red hair algae (looks like cotton candy). I finally got it under control with a lot of water changes and about 6 turbo snails and two urchins. I am starting to think that it was from the egg crate. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 So I think based on the price of the egg crate that I was quoted today at SWF I'm leaning more towards just buying a frag rack. He had one there for 22 and the one online is about the same price so I think I might just get one of those ones. I'd like something a little more narrow though. I'm going to keep searching for a bit but if any shop has a narrow one PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 If you're just looking for a small piece of eggcrate, you might be able to buy a partial sheet off of somebody here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy-S Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 i have a frag rack that i am not using well sell it to you for 10 bucks this is the rack http://www.fishsupply.com/sesh-fr03641.html I am in camas too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Sold! I'm at work all day but I will PM you later to setup a time to get it. I assume you have the magnets for it as well? i have a frag rack that i am not using well sell it to you for 10 bucks this is the rack http://www.fishsupply.com/sesh-fr03641.html I am in camas too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talkalot82 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I get it from jerrys about ten bucks a sheet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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