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RaysReef
11-21-2009, 03:23 AM
Hi Guys, I'm working on another project and just wanted to share with you the different types of Mounts I'm working on.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC01526.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC01530.jpg

Sizes range from 5/8 in. to 2.25 in. diameter, the large ones would be great for Encrusting Monti's and the textured ones would blend in nicely with the background.

Most will have both smooth and textured surface. Depending on size I was think packing them in 15-20 packs and possibly a 50 pack. Again this is still in the works, so nothing is being sold yet. Just wanted to share and get your input on them.
REEFSTOCK
11-21-2009, 09:21 AM
Price is key. We stopped carrying textured plugs because of the extra cost. Now the textured and natural shape still sell despite the extra cost. Id kill the two circles and square textured and keep the rest.

JIME
RaysReef
11-21-2009, 11:49 AM
Price is key. We stopped carrying textured plugs because of the extra cost. Now the textured and natural shape still sell despite the extra cost. Id kill the two circles and square textured and keep the rest.

JIME

So if price isn't much difference you think the textured one would be better? hmmm...kill the 2 circles? interesting
jkrentz2515
11-21-2009, 12:54 PM
Find a way to make them coralline purple!
lr9788
11-21-2009, 01:07 PM
I personally like the irregular a lot better. Circles just look out of place IMO
I second the purple look!
Merkurfan
11-23-2009, 12:20 AM
mix a little red and blue food coloring in.. they'll turn purple :)

Very nice looking project you have there ray.
RaysReef
11-23-2009, 12:51 AM
tried it and what worries me is leeching out into the tank
RaysReef
11-23-2009, 12:52 AM
i'm thinking if there is some sort of underwater paint? What do the companies use to paint fake rocks? I'm guess it is mixed in with the mold.
kjdeut
11-24-2009, 12:08 AM
I like the odd shaped ones and would give them a try.

Ken
RaysReef
11-24-2009, 02:37 AM
I like the odd shaped ones and would give them a try.

Ken

r u talking about the textured ones Ken?
jjwhiteboy
11-24-2009, 03:27 AM
there is paint but the smooth surface would make for harder coral attachments.

i wonder if dying with kool aid would work. it has vitamin c in it :biggrin:
RaysReef
11-24-2009, 03:49 AM
there is paint but the smooth surface would make for harder coral attachments.

i wonder if dying with kool aid would work. it has vitamin c in it :biggrin:

lol, I tried dying it, evenually it would leech out
Hellaenergy
11-24-2009, 04:56 PM
i'm thinking if there is some sort of underwater paint? What do the companies use to paint fake rocks? I'm guess it is mixed in with the mold.

Epoxy is often colored ;)
David Grigor
11-24-2009, 04:59 PM
Epoxy is often colored ;)

and 3 times the price ;)

which makes it even better for Ray.
RaysReef
11-24-2009, 05:04 PM
and 3 times the price ;)

which makes it even better for Ray.

lol, BONK