gonna re-scape!!

[blake374]

I used 1/2" pvc and a 1/2" masonary drill bit to drill the rocks. It was really easy. If you keep the rocks fairly moist I wouldn't worry to much about die off. Drilling is really quick. You could drill a rock in about 10 seconds and then put it back in salt water. You could also stack the rocks on underwater.





Check out this thread if you want more info on building pillars

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=746318

[Myka]

I bought the acrylic rods, and enough epoxy to glue my car into the garage with these great plans of making super awesome overhangs and piers. So I start drilling rocks, and inserting rods. I do this for 3 hours before I get frustrated, pull all the rods out, and put the rock back in the tank in a pile. I found it very difficult to get the rocks to line up exactly the way I wanted to because the holes you drill have to line up perfectly, which is quite tough. A week later I buy a bunch of black zip ties, and give it another go. I used a masonry bit to drill holes just like the acrylic rods, but they holes don't have to line up perfectly for you to tie them together. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaay easier! I was able to make the structures I wanted (although I have decided I don't like them anymore, but that's a different story lol). Four months later the zip ties were overgrown with coralline, and you can't see them unless you're looking for them.

This is what I ended up with just using zip ties (no epoxy):

[cuz]

thanks for the tips all!! I ended up going with the drilling and acrylic rods. Was suprised how easy some of the rocks drilled!! Theres a few that are pretty dense as well!!
I'll have to post some before and aft pics tonight, see what everyone thinks!!