Founded in Lee's Summit, MO in 2026, Artisan Frag Plugs is a premium frag plug manufacturer that blends intentional design with natural science and aesthetics.
By using the ingredients that corals love in the wild, we can produce a more natural reef environment rich with visual harmony.
Since we wanted to replicate the natural beauty of real reef rocks, we decided we had to start with as authentic of a master substrate as we possibly could. We took natural dry rock and a rotary saw and started chipping away. Once we had the perfect base for a 1" frag disc that could also fit within the same dimensions of a standard ceramic plug, we were ready to start prototyping.
When we were certain we had the perfect master shape for tray-to-display use, we made a high-detail silicone mold to start testing repeatability and surface strength of the disc. We kept adjusting the master disc and the mold until we had a process that was fine-tuned and organic simultaneously.
Once we had that master, we used it to create the master for Reef PlugsTM. These original, meticulously crafted master casts were the precursors to every subsequent plug we've poured.
With countless choices available today, choosing the right frag plug for your coral can be a daunting task. It feels like every option offers advantages in one category while sacrificing strengths in another. Whether it's the rate of encrustation, the consistency of stem breaks, or the simple look of it in your aquarium, they each have drawbacks.
But not anymore—introducing Reef Plugs, the first calcium-based frag plugs designed for healthy coral growth, a natural appearance, and easy tray-to-display transfer. Every step from initial attachment to final placement is simple, consistent, and designed around your coral's happiness.
Stop making choices with your frag plugs. Get it all with Reef Plugs.