Chalice frag disk?

rako1

rako1

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I don't like to put chalice frags on regular frag plugs so I'm looking for some sort of thin disk maybe 3 in. dia and thin around 1/8 thich. If anyone knows where I can buy anything like this or even how to make some it would be great

Thanks
 
actually, i have 15 3" ceramic discs that have been sitting around...i don't mind letting them go for $15 bucks...PM me if you're interested...i've used them recently for zoa colonies
 
rako1 said:
I'll have to look into these thanks guys
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I have three left that you can have if you want. I originally saw reefwise using them and loved the look when corals grow on a nice flat tile :). Home depot carries a case of about 8 tiles, but before putting them in the tank I wold rinse them off or let them soak in old saltwater.
 
I was just thinking the same thing,, using a tile from menards is an interesting thought. I would also be concerned... more so for the glaze on the tile. Unless you can get one w/o a coating/ color?...ive been using any flat LR i have to glue my best frags too..
 
rako1 said:
How thick are they
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Not very thick. About 1/8". Maybe slightly thicker. Very easy to cut into with bone cutters.

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I just take a round large ball of epoxy and pound it out like it is pizza dough. Makes it round and really thin. I put all my encrusters on these home made discs. When u pound it out make sure u do it on like a wet piece of tinfoil or a wet plate so that it doesn't stick as u flip it over. Wait for it to dry and your done.. Super cheap and easy!


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Here is a jf lepto I just moved to one of these discs, it's nice cuz u can thin them out to however thing u want them and how big u want the diameter. Super sturdy and strong and when the coral spreads u don't even need bone cutters just a pair of dissecting scissors..


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Here is a jf lepto I just moved to one of these discs, it's nice cuz u can thin them out to however thing u want them and how big u want the diameter. Super sturdy and strong and when the coral spreads u don't even need bone cutters just a pair of dissecting scissors..


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If the disc breaks, especially if you mix thr epoxy after its wet it wont be fully hard .. Then you risk breaking the chalice and injuring it
 
tinman said:
If the disc breaks, especially if you mix thr epoxy after its wet it wont be fully hard .. Then you risk breaking the chalice and injuring it
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These things are hard as a rock bro ill show ya sometime!! I don't let the epoxy mix with water. The first it sees water is when I'm pounding it out.. I have to say they are pretty sturdy I grow chalices on them and I don't have any issues
 
Rcunning8 said:
These things are hard as a rock bro ill show ya sometime!! I don't let the epoxy mix with water. The first it sees water is when I'm pounding it out.. I have to say they are pretty sturdy I grow chalices on them and I don't have any issues
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hmmmm i may try this :) this sounds nice and intresting :)

right now i use these .. at almost 2 inches they are nice ..when a chalice goes over 2 inches it can either go on sand bed or meet Mr.Butch ( :butcher:)
http://biotekmarine.com/products/biotek-marine-ceramic-frag-disks/
 
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