I've got about a year before a CO-OP will be available, that's why I'm going to start on the rock now while I still have a garage and room. I should have the rock done by then and acquired all the equipment from craiglist that I need. I'll get a tank after we move in. I'm going to experiment...
As for reason why making your own rock is benefitcial there are plenty besides cost for a large system. You can also incorporate spray bars or close loops hidden within the false rock. You can make the rock look anyway you want in the tank from one Long Island shelf to a maze of branches. I...
Paul B has an thread somewhere that shows how he does it with PVC and it's in his book. Here's a link to make aragrocrete. You can google DIY live rock and get a few web sites. I believe the trick is to make sure it's fully cured. Sorry I can't post links yet, still a noob. Google aragocrete...
Sorry for the confusion, I'm not great at putting thought to print, thanks for the help! I should thank everyone else out there as I've been reading through these threads and there is so much great info. and people willing to share their knowledge and experiances.
I apologize for not being able to describe the thought accurately. Let me try to clarify. The pvc would be the armature that is covered in mortar, thus being hollow and lighter. The open pvc ends would sit on the RUGF, the basic pvc structure could be designed with 4 legs that set on the RUGF to...
The plan is to make my own rocks using Paul B's DIY idea using mortar around a PVC armature. If I didn't put holes in the ends of each arm, that would stop the water from flowing through the armature and create an anerobic area, but would the stagnant water create problems?
Hey all, I'm doing some research before starting a 125 gallon reef. I'm a fan of Paul B and his minimalist approach. I would like your opinions on using PVC for the base structure of my diy rock. I'm planning on using a RUGF and was thinking what if I placed the open end of the base of the PVC...
