IceCap 2in Biological Coral Frag Tile Bulk, 100 pcs
SKU: IC-TILE100-2IN
MSRP: $ 98.70
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- Professional 100-Count Bulk Pack: Packed in a high-volume commercial layout, providing professional aquaculture facilities and coral farmers with significant per-unit supply savings.
- Expanded 2-Inch Square Profile: Features a broad, flat 2×2 inch footprint that provides ample surface area for wide encrusting plates, colonial mats, and mother colony grow-outs.
- Fused Nano-Sphere Architecture: Manufactured from high-purity ceramic micro-beads bound at high temperatures, creating a deeply interconnected network of microscopic flow channels.
- Dual-Action Biological Matrix: Functions concurrently as a rock-solid coral anchoring foundation and a highly efficient biological filter substrate for nitrifying bacteria.
- Superior Adhesive Bonding: The rough, textured surface profile maximizes the mechanical grip of cyanoacrylate frag glues, preventing large cuttings or colonies from breaking free.
- 100% Inert and Cure-Free: Completely free of heavy metals and pollutants, requiring no lengthy freshwater curing cycles or chemical pre-washes before tank introduction.
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IceCap 2 Inch Biological Ceramic Nano-Sphere Square Coral Frag Tiles Bulk Pack
The IceCap 2 Inch Biological Ceramic Nano-Sphere Square Coral Frag Tiles Commercial Bulk Pack (SKU: IC-TILE100-2IN) is a professional wholesale-tier coral propagation substrate engineered specifically for high-turnover aquaculture facilities, commercial reef farmers, and retail store cutting tracks. Managing large-scale coral grow-out systems demands a foundation that maximizes tissue encrusting speeds while lowering operation turnaround times. Standard aragonite blocks or smooth compressed-clay tiles offer only basic two-dimensional surface areas, slowing down production cycles. This industrial 100-piece bulk box provides high-volume access to an advanced three-dimensional matrix of fused ceramic nano-spheres that mimics the natural porous microstructure of wild reef frameworks.
By fusing thousands of microscopic ceramic beads under precise heat tracks, each 2-inch tile opens up an internal labyrinth of capillary pathways. This wide square layout provides the ideal surface plane for anchoring multiple sub-frag cuttings side-by-side or supporting the heavy mass of growing LPS colonies. This highly porous structure allows vital, oxygen-rich tank water to sweep directly through the base of the tile. This action eliminates stagnant oxygen-starved zones and distributes dissolved elements cleanly to the coral's base. At the same time, this high-flow web becomes an immediate sanctuary for populations of beneficial nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria (Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter). As a result, every single coral colony you position across your commercial racks doubles as a highly active block of bio-media, which helps actively lower organic waste and ammonia levels throughout high-density system arrays.
Key Features
Engineered for Commercial Aquaculture: The massive 100-count pack drastically reduces shipping waste and per-unit costs, keeping production margins optimized.
Perfect for Encrusting Mother Colonies: The broad surface allows plating corals to build a massive tissue footprint before requiring trimming or secondary fragmentation.
Pegless Flat-Bottom Profile: The clean, stemless square profile sits completely flat and secure on eggcrate grids, acrylic frag shelves, or directly along your display tank's sand bed.
(Note: This retail SKU contains (1) commercial bulk box containing (100) individual IceCap 2-inch square stemless biological frag tiles. Specialized coral frag glues, targeted coral dips, and propagation tools are sold under separate product categories).
What’s Included:
(100) Individual IceCap 2" Biological Ceramic Square Frag Tiles
(1) Heavy-Duty Commercial Bulk Shipping Box
Technical Specs:
Official Manufacturing Title: IceCap 2" Biological Ceramic Frag Tile (100pc Bulk Pack)
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: IC-TILE100-2IN
Tile Nominal Dimensions: 2.0" x 2.0" Square Grid (50.8mm×50.8mm Face Profile)
Tile Stem Configuration: Pegless / Stemless Flat-Bottom Base
Primary Material Matrix: Kiln-Fired Fused Synthetic Ceramic Nano-Spheres
Porosity Value Rating: Greater than 65% Open Interconnected Volumetric Porosity
Curing Cycle Required: 0 Days (Factory Cured, Inert, Direct-to-Tank Safe)
Primary Structural Color Finish: Earthy Speckled Charcoal / Light Brown Matrix
While most of our equipment carries a one-year manufacturer's warranty, consumable products like fish and coral foods are not covered under traditional warranty terms due to their perishable nature and varied storage conditions. However, we fully stand behind the quality of every product we sell. If you experience any issues with your food purchase shortly after receiving it, such as concerns about freshness, packaging integrity, or product quality, please contact us at [email protected]. We're committed to making it right and will work with you to resolve any problems quickly and fairly.
- Remove the desired number of biological frag tiles from the bulk box. Give them a quick rinse in a basket with clean reverse osmosis (RO) water to remove any loose ceramic dust from shipping.
- Prepare your source coral colony on a clean cutting mat, using specialized stainless steel bone cutters or an aquaculture band saw to slice clean coral fragments.
- Lightly dry the bottom surface of the coral fragment with a clean paper towel. Apply a uniform layer of gel-type cyanoacrylate coral frag glue to the center of the tile's textured surface.
- Press the coral fragment gently down into the glue pool on the tile. Hold it firmly in position for 10 to 15 seconds to let the adhesive establish a strong mechanical bond within the ceramic pores.
- Place the completed frag tile into a container filled with clean tank water or a mild coral dip solution for 3 to 5 minutes to fully cure the glue before adding it to your display.
- Position the tile flat onto your designated frag rack or sand bed. Ensure it receives proper indirect flow and lighting tailored to that specific coral species.
Pro Tips:
- The High-Porosity Matrix Requires Less Glue for a Stronger Hold.
CRITICAL FRAGGING ADHESIVE WARNING: Because the fused nano-sphere matrix contains thousands of open micro-pores, you only need a fraction of the glue compared to standard smooth plates. The capillary action of the ceramic naturally draws the liquid glue deep into the tile's body, forming an incredibly strong interlocking bond. Avoid over-applying glue across the broad 2-inch surface, as an excess can ooze outward and smother the open ceramic pores, reducing the available biological filtration zone.
- Pre-Soak Bulk Lots in Sump Tracks to Stabilize High-Density Arrays. When adding large numbers of frags to high-density grow-out systems, pre-soak crates of these bulk tiles in your main sump bypass lines for 2-3 weeks before use. The massive open pore network will seed with living nitrifying biofilms. When hundreds of newly cut fragments are placed back onto the production racks, the pre-cycled bases provide immediate bio-filtration stability, minimizing dangerous ammonia spikes across the system.
- Clean Calcified Mineral Scale and Algae with a Bulk Vinegar Soak. Used tiles collected from old aquaculture tracks do not need to be thrown away—they are fully reusable. Place dirty discs into a commercial bucket filled with warm water mixed with 10% white vinegar for 24 hours to dissolve calcified tube worm paths and hair algae roots. Rinse thoroughly with fresh RO water and allow to dry completely in the sun for 48 hours to restore full internal porosity.