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09/15/2016, 09:17 AM | #1 |
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Ceramic plugs vs Travertine Plugs
Hey guys,
I'm curious about this: Ceramic Plugs vs Travertine Plugs. Just wondering if Travertine is "better" than ceramic for encrousting or is it the same? More and more reefers use Travertine so... let's discuss about that! |
09/23/2016, 07:46 AM | #2 |
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I had no idea that travertine plugs existed. I don't think frags would encrust any faster, I have a few plastic plugs and i didn't notice any difference from ceramic.
doesn't travertine get its color from mineral deposits? that would be my only concern, as well as the cost. i'll let someone more experienced chime in.
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09/23/2016, 09:48 AM | #3 |
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A lot of people use travertine tiles since it's the cheapest option and readily available at your local home store
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09/25/2016, 06:18 AM | #4 | |
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10/06/2016, 11:53 AM | #5 |
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10/06/2016, 11:54 AM | #6 |
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I normally by aragonite plugs off eBay. Like 20.00 for 100+ or so. With shipping.
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10/06/2016, 02:26 PM | #7 |
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Now that I re-read my post I should have explained better....
I pull the squares off the backing, soak them in ro/di for a few days, and then scrape what was left off.. when I'm done I just put them in a mesh bag and throw them in the sump...
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