Re: took a look
 

I'll have to try that. Thanks for the idea!

Walter

I like to aquascape my tanks by putting my rock in before sand or water. I use pvc with holes drilled into it to make a post to mount rocks around. I then drill my rocks and use cable ties to attach the main structure of the reef together. I find it's easier to be creative that way. Best of all, no worries about landslides. The only downside would be if your the type that likes to keep ripping things apart and moving stuff around. Which really isn't good for a reef tank anyways. I spray the rock with salt water to keep it moist, but I find this way the view to the structure is crystal clear, no cloudy water or sand flying around.

When the main structure is up I'll add the sand, and the corals that have larger rocks attached to make sure it still works with the structure. If necessary, I'll drill those rocks too and secure them also. When that is done I'll start adding water and the rest of the corals. I started doing that on my tank and clients tanks and find it so much faster and the reef structure is more stable. Any cable ties that are in a position to scratch a fish are covered with epoxy to smooth them over.

Bill