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Old 03-25-2011, 08:42 PM
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For all my aquascapes I come prepared with a general idea of how the shape of the rock will best fit the size and shape of the aquarium. I then pull all the rock (if it is already in there), fit in my base pieces, and then interlock the rocks together making sure they are as stable as possible. Once I have all the rock in place I'll use some underwater epoxy to secure it. Easy, mess free, and the best thing is it will be easy to change if needed. HTH

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Old 03-25-2011, 10:52 PM
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Any tips for the underwater epoxy? I have used it before on wet rock and never had good adhesion....

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Old 03-25-2011, 11:56 PM
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I prefer the Aquascape epoxy (blue box, has a greenish putty and a pink putty that you mix). I'll roll a ball of it loosely together and then stick it in the microwave for 10 seconds to soften it up, and then work it together for a few minutes to completely blend it.

The best way to secure the rock is to drain a good amount of the water out of the tank into large (clean) garbage bins, so your rockwork is exposed (you can aquascape it this way, its usually easier to see) and then put the epoxy in cracks near joins in the rock. Stuff it in and press to form it against the rock. This tends to work better than squishing it between two rocks. I'll use quarter-sized balls all over the rock in as many places as I can and then fill the tank back up with water. It will cure underwater and I'd give it at least a day to fully cure before testing it .

Its never 100% though, if you ream on it or press too hard even after its cured it could break apart. But I guess its a trade off, its nice to be able to move the rock incase you need to.


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Old 03-26-2011, 12:05 AM
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Hum maybe I might just drill and rod the rod and not use epoxy. That way if I want to change it in the future it all comes apart and the rods can be pulled out, holes could be filled with frag plugs with frags on them
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Old 03-26-2011, 12:09 AM
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personally......I would be really nervous about doing that much work to the rock in an established system.....gonna cause yourself a cycle.....
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Old 03-26-2011, 12:21 AM
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personally......I would be really nervous about doing that much work to the rock in an established system.....gonna cause yourself a cycle.....
That is my greatest fear! But after my tank took its turn for the worst, I have decided to change directions for coral. So I want to make a more desirable reef scape for the new stuff and the fish...

I may do only a few pieces every week with tons of filtration and a water change after each session to help lessen the problems that could arise. Also nothing new in the tank till everything is done.
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