Which would you use . . .

[BigAl07]

I have ordered some of each of these but I didn't know what others think so I am starting a "Poll" (Not THAT kind of Poll guys).

If you were doing it right now.. would you use
Textured Reef Plugs 25pc

or would you use
Reef Plugs 25pc

and why?

[kyle1284]

i think a rough surface would provide a more "gripable" surface for the coral to grow onto.....

[Witfull]

i like a smooth pole,,,allows swing and slide~

[vdituri]

Wit's on time out. No posts for 24hrs. Go to your sump!

I would say textured as well. Both for the corals to grip and for any use of superglue to grip.

[blue_eyes53813]

You didnt vote Wit? Or is he still on a time out?

[mps9506]

To be honest Al, I used plastic golf tees for a long time and was happy with those. You can clip them to fit into rocks, stick em in the sand etc.
The bad thing about the tees though is they don't fit into the egg crate racks people like to use to grow frags. They fall right through.

As far as the reef plugs above I would probably ise the smooth because it would be easier to glue frags onto the smooth than the rough.

[BigAl07]

Anyone? Hellooooooo surely you NIGHT posters have some input here

[vdituri]

Mike, no problems or concerns about stuff leaching out of the plastic in the tees? I guess it could be considered insignificant concern in a large tank, I just worry with saltwater leaching stuff. I'm a worrier.

Originally Posted by mps9506

To be honest Al, I used plastic golf tees for a long time and was happy with those. You can clip them to fit into rocks, stick em in the sand etc.
The bad thing about the tees though is they don't fit into the egg crate racks people like to use to grow frags. They fall right through.

As far as the reef plugs above I would probably ise the smooth because it would be easier to glue frags onto the smooth than the rough.

[mps9506]

Originally Posted by vdituri

Mike, no problems or concerns about stuff leaching out of the plastic in the tees? I guess it could be considered insignificant concern in a large tank, I just worry with saltwater leaching stuff. I'm a worrier.

I'm a worrier also, but I've used them and people in our reef club and others use them with no problems. When I first read about using them I had similar concerns but someone posted the plastic they are made of, and confirmed they were "reef safe." It's pretty much an inert material and coralline grows over it very fast.

[vdituri]

Good to know.
Now I just have to switch from wood tees to plastic. lol

Hope it doesn't affect my game.

[Techno-Vicki]

Originally Posted by Witfull

i like a smooth pole,,,allows swing and slide~

Oh my gosh, Jack is rubbing off on you

Yes, I like the idea of plastic over wood.

[mps9506]

Well wit likes the metal poll, but that's another discussion.

I still think if you are gonna be supergluing frags to the ceramic plugs, smooth would be easier to attach the frags to than rough. Smooth aragonite isn't really all that smooth and will still give plenty for the coral to grow and attach to.

[CATALYST]

I picked smooth because it would be easier to remove with a razor if needed. I think it depends what you're sticking to them though.

[sasquatch]

smooth Allen, its harder for the hair algae to stick on lol

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by Techno-Vicki

Oh my gosh, Jack is rubbing off on you

You don't know Dave very well yet obviously!
Allen, I am not a big fan of plugs period. If i was going to use them though i would go with the golf tee's. There going to be easier to fit into holes and crevasses in the rock. I like to just spot glue my corals just enough to hold them until they grow to the rock. If your lighting and water parameters are good the corals will encrust pretty quickly. If the flow is pushing them over then it is too direct on the coral in the first place and needs adjusting.
I have used live rock to make my own post. Just get one and smash it up into the right size for a base. Thats the safest way also. (as long as you wear eye protection! )