artifical live rock construction

raen · 03/10/2008, 07:00 AM

I am VERY new to the sport, and want to build a "live rock" structure to go along with my real-live rock. I have seen several examples of this, and wanted to know if anyone had ideas on how/where/what to start. I have a very talented family member who can help with construction, to make sure it is safe and sound, however, wanted tips on the materials. thanks to anyone with advice. Raen

snulma1 · 03/10/2008, 08:15 AM

To Reef Central

I would start by figuring out what kind of rockwork structure you want (rock wall, towers, caverns...etc) and then find out how much space you have, and make frame work out of some PVC or eggcrate. Then its all about figuring what kind of rock you want to use, selecting the right size and securing. Some people us zipties, some use epoxy. I prefer epoxy. Hope this helps some.

jakaufman · 03/10/2008, 09:09 AM

Check out the DIY forums, I think they have some good info in there

Here is a link to their DIY Rocks: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1

Its about 4 or 5 threads long, so I hope you have time to read!

raen · 03/10/2008, 10:04 AM

thanks you 'all for the info! I am getting more excited by the day!

03/10/2008, 07:00 AM	#1
raen Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,084	artifical live rock construction I am VERY new to the sport, and want to build a "live rock" structure to go along with my real-live rock. I have seen several examples of this, and wanted to know if anyone had ideas on how/where/what to start. I have a very talented family member who can help with construction, to make sure it is safe and sound, however, wanted tips on the materials. thanks to anyone with advice. Raen

03/10/2008, 09:09 AM	#3
jakaufman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 288	Check out the DIY forums, I think they have some good info in there Here is a link to their DIY Rocks: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1 Its about 4 or 5 threads long, so I hope you have time to read! __________________ 34g Mixed Reef

03/10/2008, 10:04 AM	#4
raen Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,084	thanks you 'all for the info! I am getting more excited by the day! __________________ Rae N. She wasn't wicked, she only liked the shoes!!! Current Tank Info: 60 Gall Hex, 3 #3's, no fuge..........YET!!!

03/10/2008, 08:15 AM	#2
snulma1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,281	*To Reef Central* I would start by figuring out what kind of rockwork structure you want (rock wall, towers, caverns...etc) and then find out how much space you have, and make frame work out of some PVC or eggcrate. Then its all about figuring what kind of rock you want to use, selecting the right size and securing. Some people us zipties, some use epoxy. I prefer epoxy. Hope this helps some.