Bashsea Mad Rack Frag Rack | BRStv Product Spotlight
There are frag racks, and then there are frag racks built for coral farms, retail systems, and reefers who are serious about growing coral. The Bashsea Mad Rack lineup falls firmly into that second category.
Both the Bashsea Mad Rack and Mad Rack Pro are built with the kind of heavy-duty construction you would expect from Bashsea, including thick 3/8" cast acrylic, clean laser-cut edges, and an open-flow design that helps keep detritus from settling. Each rack is available in three sizes, giving you options whether you need a compact frag rack or a full-on growout platform.
While both racks are designed for serious coral propagation, they are not the same rack. The right choice comes down to whether you want maximum frag capacity or improved spacing and flow for higher-demand corals.
Bashsea Mad Rack: Maximum Frag Capacity
The standard Bashsea Mad Rack is all about capacity. It uses a free-flow slotted design that lets you pack in a serious number of frags while still allowing water to move through the rack.
If you are running a frag system, managing coral inventory, or simply want to maximize how many pieces you can hold in one place, the Bashsea Mad Rack is the workhorse option.
That density does come with a trade-off. Once you start pushing higher flow or working with more demanding corals like SPS, tighter spacing can begin to limit how those corals grow.
Compare Mad Rack Sizes
Mad Rack 6-11
- Frag Capacity50 Frags
- Dimensions11" x 6" x 2"
- Top Thickness0.375"
- Leg Thickness0.25"
Mad Rack 11-11
- Frag Capacity90 Frags
- Dimensions11" x 11" x 3"
- Top Thickness0.375"
- Leg Thickness0.25"
Mad Rack 11-22
- Frag Capacity170 Frags
- Dimensions22" x 11" x 3"
- Top Thickness0.375"
- Leg Thickness0.25"
Bashsea Mad Rack Pro: More Flow, More Space, Better Growout
That is where the Bashsea Mad Rack Pro comes in.
Instead of the slotted layout found on the standard Mad Rack, the Pro uses a variable gap design. This still holds frag plugs securely, but gives each frag more space and more flow around it.
The result is better circulation around each frag, less detritus buildup, and more consistent growth across the rack. For high-flow systems or coral growers focused on SPS and overall coral health, the Mad Rack Pro is the more purpose-built option.
While you give up some total capacity compared to the standard Mad Rack, what you gain is improved spacing, better flow, and a rack designed for healthier coral growth in demanding systems.
Compare Mad Rack Pro Sizes
Mad Rack Pro 6-11
- Frag Capacity42 Frags
- Dimensions11" x 6" x 2"
- Top Thickness0.375"
- Leg Thickness0.25"
Mad Rack Pro 11-11
- Frag Capacity78 Frags
- Dimensions11" x 11" x 3"
- Top Thickness0.375"
- Leg Thickness0.25"
Mad Rack Pro 11-22
- Frag Capacity142 Frags
- Dimensions22" x 11" x 3"
- Top Thickness0.375"
- Leg Thickness0.25"
Which Bashsea Frag Rack Is Right For You?
Choose the Bashsea Mad Rack if your priority is maximum frag capacity. It is a great option for frag tanks, retail systems, coral inventory management, and anyone who needs to hold as many frags as possible in a clean, durable acrylic rack.
Choose the Bashsea Mad Rack Pro if your priority is flow, spacing, and long-term coral health. It is ideal for higher-flow systems, SPS-dominant frag setups, or anyone who wants better circulation around each individual frag.
Either way, both racks bring Bashsea’s commercial-grade acrylic construction and clean design to coral growout. Whether you are organizing a small frag section or building out a serious coral propagation system, the Mad Rack lineup gives you durable, high-capacity options built for the job.
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