how is live rock piled?

[tt101]

hey guys,
ordering live rock tommorrow and just wondering how do you pile the rocks without them falling ?
thanks

[gregzz4]

You can use a masonry bit and acrylic rods ( mine are 3/8" ).
2 part epoxy is very strong. I've had good success with this
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s..._ID=tz-z010474
Some people use pvc pipes instead of rods.
Also cable ties/zip ties.

[Aquattro]

Just stack it so it's stable. Gravity takes care of the rest.

[fido19]

Originally Posted by tt101

hey guys,
ordering live rock tommorrow and just wondering how do you pile the rocks without them falling ?
thanks

you know when you get your live rock, you can always hammer a few pieces to make them smaller.for my aquarium we broke this huge 7 pound rock and made it into a flat piece to support smaller rocks
a good idea for you will be to take those rocks and stack them on the floor (dont put them in the aquarium yet). get an idea how you want them(you can break pieces that are too big and so on), once satisfied put em in your tank and enjoy.

[subman]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Just stack it so it's stable. Gravity takes care of the rest.

+1

[troni]

Dont forget eggcrate!

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by troni

Dont forget eggcrate!

Absolutely forget eggcrate! Not sure what I was thinking, but I used it and now I'm stuck with it unless I empty my tank. It isn't necessary and once in, can't come out.

[fido19]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Absolutely forget eggcrate! Not sure what I was thinking, but I used it and now I'm stuck with it unless I empty my tank. It isn't necessary and once in, can't come out.

who puts an eggcrate in the first place?
what does it do i need to know!!!!

[troni]

insurance

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by fido19

who puts an eggcrate in the first place?
what does it do i need to know!!!!

It's insurance that you can never convert to a bare bottom tank