Rock work - Page 5

Squidward5 · 07/28/2013, 10:35 AM

Good job of putting this all together.

Mudbeaver · 07/28/2013, 02:15 PM

Another cement covering project on another material this time, but the process is always the same, cement, sealer.

Although many of these projects are made for freshwater, the projects are also valid for saltwater; the process are the same, and the level of care must be the same in both cases. Proper sealing of materials and preventing leaching of harmful chemicals or substances prevail in either cases. The ideas and originality is what interest me here. Wood is and could be the only material to be avoided in a saltwater tank unless special care and circumstances where met.

Here another video about a very mixed up set a mad mad kind of set up but seem to be working well... funny actually, enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAH6Q...1B7C10&index=4

Mudbeaver · 07/28/2013, 06:46 PM

Some have taken aquascaping a bit to the extreme and some , well actually aquascape the tank itself...

Please tell me the hole is sealed.....

I hope it really doesn't flush

That should be filled with beer not fish

Mudbeaver · 07/29/2013, 06:00 AM

Some old fashion PVC action and new PVC standard

Very short video on PVC colums

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1XFP...YHuNQ&index=25

Mudbeaver · 07/29/2013, 01:18 PM

PVC solutions

How to drill video #1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnK4N...YHuNQ&index=26

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo1PX...4n2Xa&index=13

Super slick tank watch a tank from the year 3000, lol

Mudbeaver · 07/29/2013, 07:41 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDvp7...YHuNQ&index=20

Monster scaping video 1000 G tank

Mudbeaver · 07/30/2013, 05:48 AM

How to prep and Glue PVC with cement, here's a video about it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StBQa...YHuNQ&index=27

Tools and kinds of cements

A good video on the method to apply your cement; its near the end of the video be patient lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTWh4yG8WqI

biggles · 07/30/2013, 06:21 AM

What i would do to this little beauty with frags lol........ awesome stuff mate.

I'll dig up some of the bonsai tree pics i found inspirational when designing my scape and post them in a day or so

Mudbeaver · 07/30/2013, 06:24 AM

Hey thanks, glad your following.

Mudbeaver · 07/30/2013, 03:37 PM

Brainstorming

A video of one of the biggest aquarium in the world

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7deC...4n2Xa&index=14

Mudbeaver · 07/30/2013, 06:26 PM

Brain storming; remember your aquascape is not your tank, its not the finish product, its like a trunk to a tree, the leaves will come later, with your corals, and frags, over doing it is possible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k8qU...FYHuNQ&index=4

A bit of aquascaping , making a pillar, watch out for the music, you may want to hit mute!

Mudbeaver · 07/31/2013, 06:35 AM

brain·storm·ing [breyn-stawr-ming]
noun
a conference technique of solving specific problems, amassing information, stimulating creative thinking, developing new ideas, etc., by unrestrained and spontaneous participation in discussion.

a fit of mental confusion or excitement.

Yes some rock can be cut with a saw your blade will have to be replaced but you can achieve great modeling without putty just by squaring off large pieces.

A video about aquascaping with shelves kina bonzai shape tank .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYWOU...FYHuNQ&index=9

Mudbeaver · 07/31/2013, 09:41 AM

Feature Article: Water Flow is More Important for Corals Than Light

One thing to consider when doing your aquascape is your waterflow. Check out this short but very informative article about waterflow an underestimated factor in are reefs.

************************http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006...view#section-7*******************************************

Same colony different flow

Your rock work will affect this throughout the life of your tank no matter what pump or skimmer you add, think of it.This video is a mute one but lots of good tips in it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyITikC36MM

Mudbeaver · 07/31/2013, 03:57 PM

Water flow follow up

Watching some video on water flows make me realise that are sculptures and rockwork can seriously hamper are water quality so its not too much, and too late to talk a bit about or think about it while doing your scaping. To help you understand or visualise the concept those videos are very revealing of the stake invole. The material and brand are not important just the way they are used can be applied to any power head, pumps and controlers. You have to watch all of them to get the point .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e3m9QvYRSI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFGASFHEWL8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpBqB...Wx-gLV&index=8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhqPb...MfVJP0_GWx-gLV

An article

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006/11/aafeature/view

Mudbeaver · 08/01/2013, 05:24 AM

An impeller hadn't been checked for a year the owner was wondering why his tank temperature was so high and his pump was so loud.... every 2-3 month in a bath of water and vinegar please

Used for are corals and rock pieces

..............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8diFi...YHuNQ&index=30

Some methods of attaching your frags and coral to your rocks video

Mudbeaver · 08/01/2013, 03:25 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr1Q5...Wx-gLV&index=3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO6zP...PxBOArQY9hbB2Q

A few good tricks Video for your tanks noises and a disaster tank ....

Mudbeaver · 08/02/2013, 05:01 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh_lO...-ehY_J&index=3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFp9S...KyfdSf3h-ehY_J

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHCSr...KyfdSf3h-ehY_J

Video topic Tank Disasters, Deep Sand Bed want to see one die, take look and learn why and how...

Feel free to post your aquascape and video of your work and experiences on here. This is a place to share your rock work, pegging work, frag work don't be shy, their's room for every one.

Mudbeaver · 08/02/2013, 05:58 AM

7 Years ago i made a poll about live rock and had these results;

Tonga 23- 22.12%
Fiji 64 - 61.54%
Marshall island 10 - 9.62%
Cook island 2- 1.92%
Caribbean 13- 12.50%
Fake rocks 7- 6.73%
Can i use less than 1LB/Gallon yes (why; answer in respond) 7- 6.73%
Can i use less than 1LB/Gallon no (why; answer in respond) 4- 3.85%
Barebottom is great 1- 0.96%
Deep sand bed 14- 13.46%
Coarse sand bed 3- 2.88%
Fine sand bed 28- 26.92%

The question was;

What's the best live rock and why(you can add in your comments) It will be interesting to see another poll about that today and its results

Mudbeaver · 08/02/2013, 02:20 PM

Crazy tanks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4mNX...s4n2Xa&index=4

A video of a simple rimless rectangular tank where we think of the fish first and where the fish are happy you'll see, beautifull tank.

Mudbeaver · 08/02/2013, 07:56 PM

Renovating tanks and improving tanks before and after cleaning or changing its system

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgWeY...Wx-gLV&index=6

A video on saving a tanks by changing its flow really good

Mudbeaver · 08/03/2013, 05:42 AM

Brainstorming

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V70KV_dZ9UE&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFdecJwAtWrtbWAqt0s4n2Xa&index=16

I don't know if you can photoshop a video but this one, is one not miss enjoy the colors and the size of the corals...you can change the quality of the image by clicking the little wheel and choose the highest setting HD.

Mudbeaver · 08/03/2013, 09:14 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0OxBzg2el4&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFeF24emLYyx3CT-15ez4JMy&index=2

A very unique video ; very agressive tank full of giant crabs , anemone, too many clowns and you'll see very interesting.

Mudbeaver · 08/03/2013, 02:03 PM

Ideas and concepts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8clj5...YHuNQ&index=11

Video # 2 on how to drill and stack up your rocks

Mudbeaver · 08/03/2013, 07:44 PM

Don't discount that for saltwater i've seen this used for a row of bubble coral with fantastic effect, but i can't load the picture its on a private setting.I've used this analogy for it.When ever you see fresh water transpose into corals and the idea is plain and simple.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ0qN...x-gLV&index=13

A video about An aquarium feeder made out of a refridgerator; you got to see this....genius,lol

unreal45 · 08/04/2013, 01:50 AM

This thread is awesome. Thanks for all the ideas.

07/28/2013, 02:15 PM	#102
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Cement Another cement covering project on another material this time, but the process is always the same, cement, sealer. Although many of these projects are made for freshwater, the projects are also valid for saltwater; the process are the same, and the level of care must be the same in both cases. Proper sealing of materials and preventing leaching of harmful chemicals or substances prevail in either cases. The ideas and originality is what interest me here. Wood is and could be the only material to be avoided in a saltwater tank unless special care and circumstances where met. Here another video about a very mixed up set a mad mad kind of set up but seem to be working well... funny actually, enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAH6Q...1B7C10&index=4

07/28/2013, 06:46 PM	#103
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Twisted Some have taken aquascaping a bit to the extreme and some , well actually aquascape the tank itself... Please tell me the hole is sealed..... I hope it really doesn't flush That should be filled with beer not fish

07/29/2013, 06:00 AM	#104
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	The PVC connection Some old fashion PVC action and new PVC standard Very short video on PVC colums http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1XFP...YHuNQ&index=25

07/29/2013, 01:18 PM	#105
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	The PVC connection PVC solutions How to drill video #1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnK4N...YHuNQ&index=26 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo1PX...4n2Xa&index=13 Super slick tank watch a tank from the year 3000, lol

07/30/2013, 05:48 AM	#107
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	A few more PVC And How to glue them How to prep and Glue PVC with cement, here's a video about it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StBQa...YHuNQ&index=27 Tools and kinds of cements A good video on the method to apply your cement; its near the end of the video be patient lol. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTWh4yG8WqI Last edited by Mudbeaver; 07/30/2013 at 05:58 AM.

07/28/2013, 10:35 AM	#101
Squidward5 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 231	Good job of putting this all together.

07/29/2013, 07:41 PM	#106
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDvp7...YHuNQ&index=20 Monster scaping video 1000 G tank

07/30/2013, 06:21 AM	#108
biggles Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 3,907	What i would do to this little beauty with frags lol........ awesome stuff mate. I'll dig up some of the bonsai tree pics i found inspirational when designing my scape and post them in a day or so

07/30/2013, 06:24 AM	#109
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Hey thanks, glad your following.

07/30/2013, 03:37 PM	#110
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Brainstorming Brainstorming A video of one of the biggest aquarium in the world http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7deC...4n2Xa&index=14

07/30/2013, 06:26 PM	#111
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Brain storming Brain storming; remember your aquascape is not your tank, its not the finish product, its like a trunk to a tree, the leaves will come later, with your corals, and frags, over doing it is possible. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k8qU...FYHuNQ&index=4 A bit of aquascaping , making a pillar, watch out for the music, you may want to hit mute!

07/31/2013, 06:35 AM	#112
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Brainstorming brain·storm·ing [breyn-stawr-ming] noun a conference technique of solving specific problems, amassing information, stimulating creative thinking, developing new ideas, etc., by unrestrained and spontaneous participation in discussion. a fit of mental confusion or excitement. Yes some rock can be cut with a saw your blade will have to be replaced but you can achieve great modeling without putty just by squaring off large pieces. A video about aquascaping with shelves kina bonzai shape tank . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYWOU...FYHuNQ&index=9

07/31/2013, 09:41 AM	#113
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Water flow *Feature Article: Water Flow is More Important for Corals Than Light* One thing to consider when doing your aquascape is your waterflow. Check out this short but very informative article about waterflow an underestimated factor in are reefs. **********************http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006...view#section-7*************************************** Same colony different flow** Your rock work will affect this throughout the life of your tank no matter what pump or skimmer you add, think of it.This video is a mute one but lots of good tips in it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyITikC36MM Last edited by Mudbeaver; 07/31/2013 at 10:02 AM.

07/31/2013, 03:57 PM	#114
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Water flow Water flow follow up Watching some video on water flows make me realise that are sculptures and rockwork can seriously hamper are water quality so its not too much, and too late to talk a bit about or think about it while doing your scaping. To help you understand or visualise the concept those videos are very revealing of the stake invole. The material and brand are not important just the way they are used can be applied to any power head, pumps and controlers. You have to watch all of them to get the point . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e3m9QvYRSI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFGASFHEWL8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpBqB...Wx-gLV&index=8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhqPb...MfVJP0_GWx-gLV *An article* http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006/11/aafeature/view Last edited by Mudbeaver; 07/31/2013 at 04:07 PM.

08/01/2013, 05:24 AM	#115
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	An impeller hadn't been checked for a year the owner was wondering why his tank temperature was so high and his pump was so loud.... every 2-3 month in a bath of water and vinegar please Used for are corals and rock pieces .............. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8diFi...YHuNQ&index=30 Some methods of attaching your frags and coral to your rocks video

08/01/2013, 03:25 PM	#116
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Pond foam uninterrupted http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr1Q5...Wx-gLV&index=3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO6zP...PxBOArQY9hbB2Q A few good tricks Video for your tanks noises and a disaster tank .... Last edited by Mudbeaver; 08/01/2013 at 04:03 PM.

08/02/2013, 05:01 AM	#117
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Foam fest for fresh or saltwater http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh_lO...-ehY_J&index=3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFp9S...KyfdSf3h-ehY_J http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHCSr...KyfdSf3h-ehY_J Video topic Tank Disasters, Deep Sand Bed want to see one die, take look and learn why and how... Feel free to post your aquascape and video of your work and experiences on here. This is a place to share your rock work, pegging work, frag work don't be shy, their's room for every one. Last edited by Mudbeaver; 08/02/2013 at 05:12 AM.

08/02/2013, 05:58 AM	#118
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Years ago 7 Years ago i made a poll about live rock and had these results; Tonga 23- 22.12% Fiji 64 - 61.54% Marshall island 10 - 9.62% Cook island 2- 1.92% Caribbean 13- 12.50% Fake rocks 7- 6.73% Can i use less than 1LB/Gallon yes (why; answer in respond) 7- 6.73% Can i use less than 1LB/Gallon no (why; answer in respond) 4- 3.85% Barebottom is great 1- 0.96% Deep sand bed 14- 13.46% Coarse sand bed 3- 2.88% Fine sand bed 28- 26.92% The question was; What's the best live rock and why(you can add in your comments) It will be interesting to see another poll about that today and its results

08/02/2013, 02:20 PM	#119
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Crazy tanks Crazy tanks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4mNX...s4n2Xa&index=4 A video of a simple rimless rectangular tank where we think of the fish first and where the fish are happy you'll see, beautifull tank. Last edited by Mudbeaver; 08/02/2013 at 02:30 PM.

08/02/2013, 07:56 PM	#120
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Renovating Renovating tanks and improving tanks before and after cleaning or changing its system http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgWeY...Wx-gLV&index=6 A video on saving a tanks by changing its flow really good

08/03/2013, 05:42 AM	#121
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Brainstorming http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V70KV_dZ9UE&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFdecJwAtWrtbWAqt0s4n2Xa&index=16 I don't know if you can photoshop a video but this one, is one not miss enjoy the colors and the size of the corals...you can change the quality of the image by clicking the little wheel and choose the highest setting HD. Last edited by Mudbeaver; 08/03/2013 at 05:49 AM.

08/03/2013, 09:14 AM	#122
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0OxBzg2el4&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFeF24emLYyx3CT-15ez4JMy&index=2 A very unique video ; very agressive tank full of giant crabs , anemone, too many clowns and you'll see very interesting.

08/03/2013, 02:03 PM	#123
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	Ideas and concepts *Ideas and concepts* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8clj5...YHuNQ&index=11 Video # 2 on how to drill and stack up your rocks

08/03/2013, 07:44 PM	#124
Mudbeaver Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gatineau , Canada Posts: 1,379	More ideas Don't discount that for saltwater i've seen this used for a row of bubble coral with fantastic effect, but i can't load the picture its on a private setting.I've used this analogy for it.When ever you see fresh water transpose into corals and the idea is plain and simple. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ0qN...x-gLV&index=13 A video about An aquarium feeder made out of a refridgerator; you got to see this....genius,lol

08/04/2013, 01:50 AM	#125
unreal45 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 44	This thread is awesome. Thanks for all the ideas.