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Post by simplymaineseaglas on Jan 28, 2013 1:14:29 GMT -5
Hey guys and gals~ As I was wondering through my local Walmart tonight I happened across this super cheap suction cup soap dish for $2.29. I decided that I would take it home, flip it upside down and make myself a cute little frag rack out of it. It holds 6 1" frag plugs no problem and would hold many more of the 1/2" ones! I know I've been looking online for frag racks and ones this size run upwards of $16.99 plus shipping. It's now secured to the glass of my tank holding on to a bunch of my new frags. I know many of you out there already have frag racks but I think this is a great little one to add on or to get started with!!! Hope someone else out the finds the information helpful!!!   |
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Post by lesserof2weevils on Jan 28, 2013 7:44:37 GMT -5
Ha, ha, ha
You know you're addicted to the hobby when you begin seeing related uses in other items while you're shopping. Reminds me of myself.
That does look like it would work fine. If you are ever looking for some black eggcrate, look me up.
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Post by lindsey1984 on Jan 28, 2013 12:14:08 GMT -5
Thats a great idea! You sure your name is melissa and not martha? LOL
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Post by jess on Jan 28, 2013 12:26:08 GMT -5
ohhh I'm so doing this!!!
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Post by simplymaineseaglas on Jan 28, 2013 16:00:20 GMT -5
lol.... I'll try to get a photo of it in action when my tank light come on this evening!!! It's works great and you can't beat the price when on a budget! I think I'll be picking up one or two more later in the week. Just a note about where to find them at walmart..... they are in the bathroom fixture section near hardware not in the towel section with the glass soap dishes!
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Post by jess on Jan 28, 2013 17:16:57 GMT -5
I got one and plugs fit perfect, however the suction chips don't hold and keep letting go, so my "rack" is currently on the sand need but still doing its job lol
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Post by simplymaineseaglas on Jan 28, 2013 18:44:27 GMT -5
Did you make sure to wipe down the glass before putting it up??? Film algae on the glass could keep it from sticking.... mine hasn't slipped but I wiped down the inside glass first.
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Post by jess on Jan 28, 2013 18:54:54 GMT -5
no but even sticking to the clean outside of the glass they don'thold  no worries tomorrow I'll drill two smaller holes to fit good suction cups!!! |
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Post by simplymaineseaglas on Jan 28, 2013 22:23:18 GMT -5
Here are a couple of photos of our new "frag rack" in action!!   |
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Post by jstearn on Feb 1, 2013 22:49:42 GMT -5
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Post by simplymaineseaglas on Feb 2, 2013 1:29:48 GMT -5
Doesn't it work awesome???!!!! |
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Post by pam0630 on Feb 2, 2013 9:09:26 GMT -5
that is a really clever idea......dont need frag rock, could really use some seasoned rock to build up...anyone have any nice clean rock for sale, at a reasonable price?  let me know thanks pam |
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Post by jess on Feb 2, 2013 11:19:04 GMT -5
How much is a reasonable price these days for rock? I haven't bought any in a long while but think I'm going to part with some.
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Post by lindsey1984 on Feb 2, 2013 13:39:17 GMT -5
I got mine from Ryan for two bucks a pound but I see it on cl usually for three a pound. Some crazy guy on there thought I was gonna pay six a pound....I'm sure he still has his rock LOL
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Post by jess on Feb 2, 2013 14:28:33 GMT -5
In stores its $9 a lb for cured Fiji. Guess I'll go with $2/lb lol
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no worries tomorrow I'll drill two smaller holes to fit good suction cups!!!
