Live rock walls/sides in a fish tank.

crazinezz978 · 12/13/2009, 12:26 PM

I am coming back to this hobby. Missed it for a little too long now. So this time i am thinking of doing a 90 or 75 inwall. Still waiting for finals to end on wednesday so i can get down to getting this started. I will make sure to post pics...

So i had this idea about concreting the back and sides with concrete so it can sooner or later start looking like live rocks. Doing some research, this works just as good as live rocks if done right , with porous holes and sand. There a mention about this in 3reef

at http://www.3reef.com/forums/live-roc...eer-67852.html

So does anyone know much about this? Care to educate or point me in the right direction?

I figured this is kinda a filtration topic, as live rocks areee...so i threw it in here. Mods please feel free to move if need be.

Indymann99 · 12/13/2009, 05:12 PM

I would search the DIY forum for foam rock wall or similar.

Many have done what you are describing using eggcrate covered in foam with real rock embedded and even coated with sand.

I didnt want to go for the rock wall look, but many have done so with great results.

As for in wall, I would recommend front access, at least on top for cleaning. (I had no choice with this installation location).

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...nk12132009.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...kdoorsopen.jpg

crazinezz978 · 12/13/2009, 09:01 PM

Wowww !!! That looks amazing. So it's a in wall but not an inwall. I like the canopy, where did you find a huge canopy that size?

I did a little research, and came up some ideas. I might go bigger maybe 125.

Indymann99 · 12/14/2009, 04:33 PM

"where did you find a huge canopy that size? "

Custom cabinet maker...

Had the tank made to match the entertainment ctr and bar.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ankframing.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ement52009.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ann99/Bar2.jpg

12/13/2009, 12:26 PM	#1
crazinezz978 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montclair, nj Posts: 220	Live rock walls/sides in a fish tank. I am coming back to this hobby. Missed it for a little too long now. So this time i am thinking of doing a 90 or 75 inwall. Still waiting for finals to end on wednesday so i can get down to getting this started. I will make sure to post pics... So i had this idea about concreting the back and sides with concrete so it can sooner or later start looking like live rocks. Doing some research, this works just as good as live rocks if done right , with porous holes and sand. There a mention about this in 3reef at http://www.3reef.com/forums/live-roc...eer-67852.html So does anyone know much about this? Care to educate or point me in the right direction? I figured this is kinda a filtration topic, as live rocks areee...so i threw it in here. Mods please feel free to move if need be.

12/13/2009, 05:12 PM	#2
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	I would search the DIY forum for foam rock wall or similar. Many have done what you are describing using eggcrate covered in foam with real rock embedded and even coated with sand. I didnt want to go for the rock wall look, but many have done so with great results. As for in wall, I would recommend front access, at least on top for cleaning. (I had no choice with this installation location). http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...nk12132009.jpg http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...kdoorsopen.jpg __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

12/14/2009, 04:33 PM	#4
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	"where did you find a huge canopy that size? " Custom cabinet maker... Had the tank made to match the entertainment ctr and bar. http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ankframing.jpg http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ement52009.jpg http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ann99/Bar2.jpg __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

12/13/2009, 09:01 PM	#3
crazinezz978 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montclair, nj Posts: 220	Wowww !!! That looks amazing. So it's a in wall but not an inwall. I like the canopy, where did you find a huge canopy that size? I did a little research, and came up some ideas. I might go bigger maybe 125.