Obiji Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Hey again everyone. So I've been shuffling around the board and noticed some interesting rock layouts. Do you have a picture of yours? I'de like to see it. (Plus I could use some ideas on how to layout my rock when I setup my tank). I know every layout is different and unique, but it will spawn some brainstorming on my layout (after I know what kind of rock I will have LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 check out the FTS thread in the Photography forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Check, and contribute to, the FTS thread in the photo section. I'd love to have everyone on the board post a recent FTS with lighting info. Edit: HEY! No fair cutting in line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obiji Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 Guess I should have looked their first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I need dapettit to come take a FTS for me. My tank has changed tons since the last one that got taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I need dapettit to come take a FTS for me. My tank has changed tons since the last one that got taken. Just let me know when. . . That reminds me I guess I should up date mine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Just let me know when. . . That reminds me I guess I should up date mine too. just make sure we both hide our brown frags from ATL corals.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Beleive it or not mine is starting to color up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Old setup: New setup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Its just my opinion, but I liked the old one better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I am normally a fan of more swimming room, but I think I do like the new scaping better (just my opinion also ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 More room for corals I bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishypets Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I like the old set up too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 yeah.. i like the first one too, but i wanted to have more room for future corals. As well as lots of nooks and crannies for the fishies. The hardest part of aquascaping the new rock i received was that some of the pieces were huge! i had one rock weigh 24 lbs! I might try to move some stuff around next week, but we'll have to see.. I'm pretty lazy. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarathustra2 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Has anyone here used PVC for setting up a skeleton for your rock? Any tips or tank pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 i've seen online how some people use 1/4" and make a geometric frame which they use to stack rocks on. I've also seen some people create a base using pvc and elbows, while having pegs come up off the base using like a corner like coupling. Then they stack the rock on the top of the peg. Do a google search on aquascaping or check out reefcentral.. lot's of diy projects out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I know some one who used PVC and the plastic grid for lights. Then used Spary foam to form her aquascape. Others have glued acrylic rods to PVC. Then made pillars by drilling holes in the rocks. I might suggest you drill some random small holes (the size of the peg on a frag plug) in your work. You will be glad you did. Dave- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarathustra2 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Yes, I'v e heard you either need to fill with RO and completely seal it or make sure there are lots of holes. I was actually thinking of going a step further and make lots of little holes (need to do so anyways to tie the zip ties in) and then hook up a Maxi-1200 to the whole assembly. Then I both avoid dead spots in the assembly and in my rockwork. I'm really trying to avoid foam if possible as I have read a lot of accounts where the foam breaks down after some time and floats around the tank or gets eaten by CUC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Great Stuff makes a marine safe foam for use in fountains and tanks. I think the can is black. I wouldn't use anything else since the others will eventually break down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarathustra2 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Oohhh. Thats good to know. Do you know where i would source said foam? At the home despot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Here is a link: Great Stuff Foam Of course you might check with our LFS to see what they recommend. Dave- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarathustra2 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I've seen a lot of reviews on the black can great stuff foam. I was wondering if there was a pond/marine specific product out there. I think I will look into it. Thanks for the lead. Edit: Found this stuff for ponds. Since its for outdoor use it should hold up better than great stuff which is UV sensitive. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=290094-48650-WFFS&detail=&lpage=none Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I haven't found it in town anywhere, but it's available on the website. It's called "Pond and Stone", green can. I talked to the mgr at HD and he said they don't stock it. Ace Hardware claims to carry it amazon.com ace hardware The Dow Chemical Company is helping to bring nature back into your yardwith GREAT STUFF™ Pond & Stone Waterfall Foam Filler. Pond &Stone can be shaped and molded to create exquisite water features thathelp direct water flow over and around rocks in a waterfall, ratherthan under and in between. The black color allows it to blend amongrocks and shadows and can fill, seal and adhere to other pieces. Theproduct is fish safe and recognized by the International ProfessionalPond Contractors Association. Like other products in the GREAT STUFFfamily, Pond & Stone Waterfall Foam Filler creates a permanent,airtight and water-resistant seal. A quicker and less expensive optionthan mortar, GREAT STUFF Pond & Stone Waterfall Foam Filler canalso be used to set and secure the cap stones in a retaining wall. Theblack polyurethane foam is designed to bond to rocks and stones. Looks like Beckett and Savio each makes it also beckett Savio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnj Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 My layout.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I moved my rock around.. what do yall think? Anyone else going to post pics? I'd like to see others' aquascaping as well. Older: <BR> Newer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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