Reef safe HomeDepot/Lowe’s Ceramic tiles?

Bryanmc1988 · 12/16/2018, 12:42 PM

Ran out of frag plugs for my corals and wanted to see if anyone can link me to a reef safe Ceramic tile from HomeDepot or Lowe’s that I can just pick up and use for my tank without the whole 2-3 months curing process.

Sorry this is my first time using them and I have no idea what is safe. I would prefer something I can pick up at the stores today if possible. Please link any product you recommend. Thanks looking to pick it up ASAP so any links to the item would be great.

FamilyTank · 12/16/2018, 01:14 PM

How about rock rubble?

hkgar · 12/16/2018, 02:31 PM

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ocean...s-25-pack.html

Bryanmc1988 · 12/16/2018, 02:38 PM

So is it better not to risk using the Home Depot or Lowe’s stuff then?

billdogg · 12/16/2018, 02:58 PM

I've been using uncoated travertine tiles from HD for several years. They come in several sizes, conveniently arranged on a 12x12 mesh. Just peel them off as needed. depending on the size you want, you'll get from ~60 - 140 for $10.99 or so. I find them especially good for anything that encrusts, and they'd be perfect for zoas as well.

mcgyvr · 12/16/2018, 03:08 PM

+1 to the travertine tiles...

Bryanmc1988 · 12/16/2018, 03:34 PM

Is there a link to what they are at Home Depot so that I can find them much easier then guessing? Thanks

Also do they need to be cured or are they ready to go after peeling and cleaning off the glue on the back? And will they mess with water chemistry in the long run?

Bryanmc1988 · 12/16/2018, 05:27 PM

would these tile be reef safe to use?

first on the list.https://www.homedepot.com/p/Jeffrey-...830163%7D%3Aqu

Second on the list.https://www.homedepot.com/p/Jeffrey-...9103/202309916

pfan151 · 12/17/2018, 02:17 AM

You’re overthinking this.

billdogg · 12/17/2018, 06:40 AM

I've used both of these. No curing needed. Peel them off, put a drop or two of superglue gel on it and stick your frag to it. Dip in a bowl of saltwater to get the SG to crust over and put it in the tank.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/MSI-Chia...-100664320-_-N

https://www.homedepot.com/p/MSI-Chia...-100664286-_-N

Your second link is for a 12x12 floor tile. That'd be one MONSTER frag!!!

rustyjames · 12/17/2018, 11:46 AM

I've used tumbled marble from lowes, not sure if it's the same as travertine, for years.

The 1" x 1" tiles also make great spacers for sump baffles.

DasCamel · 12/17/2018, 01:45 PM

Solid tiles shouldn't be an issue in a basic environment like a reef tank. I've used marble personally that was on sale.

Kevin Guthrie · 12/17/2018, 04:16 PM

They also have 4 inch travertine tiles. I thought of siliconing these to the back of my next tank to give the encrusters something to attach to.

12/16/2018, 12:42 PM	#1
Bryanmc1988 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Diego CA 92115 Posts: 262	Reef safe HomeDepot/Lowe’s Ceramic tiles? Ran out of frag plugs for my corals and wanted to see if anyone can link me to a reef safe Ceramic tile from HomeDepot or Lowe’s that I can just pick up and use for my tank without the whole 2-3 months curing process. Sorry this is my first time using them and I have no idea what is safe. I would prefer something I can pick up at the stores today if possible. Please link any product you recommend. Thanks looking to pick it up ASAP so any links to the item would be great.

12/16/2018, 02:31 PM	#3
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ocean...s-25-pack.html __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

12/16/2018, 02:58 PM	#5
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I've been using uncoated travertine tiles from HD for several years. They come in several sizes, conveniently arranged on a 12x12 mesh. Just peel them off as needed. depending on the size you want, you'll get from ~60 - 140 for $10.99 or so. I find them especially good for anything that encrusts, and they'd be perfect for zoas as well. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

12/16/2018, 03:08 PM	#6
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	+1 to the travertine tiles... __________________ Who me?

12/16/2018, 05:27 PM	#8
Bryanmc1988 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Diego CA 92115 Posts: 262	would these tile be reef safe to use? first on the list.https://www.homedepot.com/p/Jeffrey-...830163%7D%3Aqu Second on the list.https://www.homedepot.com/p/Jeffrey-...9103/202309916 Last edited by Bryanmc1988; 12/16/2018 at 05:49 PM.

12/16/2018, 01:14 PM	#2
FamilyTank Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Downriver,Mi Posts: 226	How about rock rubble?

12/16/2018, 02:38 PM	#4
Bryanmc1988 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Diego CA 92115 Posts: 262	So is it better not to risk using the Home Depot or Lowe’s stuff then?

12/16/2018, 03:34 PM	#7
Bryanmc1988 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Diego CA 92115 Posts: 262	Is there a link to what they are at Home Depot so that I can find them much easier then guessing? Thanks Also do they need to be cured or are they ready to go after peeling and cleaning off the glue on the back? And will they mess with water chemistry in the long run?

12/17/2018, 02:17 AM	#9
pfan151 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Posts: 1,897	You’re overthinking this.

12/17/2018, 06:40 AM	#10
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I've used both of these. No curing needed. Peel them off, put a drop or two of superglue gel on it and stick your frag to it. Dip in a bowl of saltwater to get the SG to crust over and put it in the tank. https://www.homedepot.com/p/MSI-Chia...-100664320-_-N https://www.homedepot.com/p/MSI-Chia...-100664286-_-N Your second link is for a 12x12 floor tile. That'd be one MONSTER frag!!! __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

12/17/2018, 11:46 AM	#11
rustyjames EMT-B Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 879	I've used tumbled marble from lowes, not sure if it's the same as travertine, for years. The 1" x 1" tiles also make great spacers for sump baffles. __________________ I see your Schwartz is as big as mine. Current Tank Info: 20 long

12/17/2018, 01:45 PM	#12
DasCamel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 1,542	Solid tiles shouldn't be an issue in a basic environment like a reef tank. I've used marble personally that was on sale. __________________ 375g DT 125g sump acrylic, Mixed SPS/LPS tank with anemones and fish. Current Tank Info: 375g Build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2608197

12/17/2018, 04:16 PM	#13
Kevin Guthrie Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 506	They also have 4 inch travertine tiles. I thought of siliconing these to the back of my next tank to give the encrusters something to attach to.