customclimates
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Anybody ever use acrylic rods to hold there Live Rock in unique positions? I want to extend a few pieces. How do you hold it all together? What brand would be reef safe epoxy?
Acrylic Rods drilled into LR
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rocko stjean
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I want to do the same thing. Where did you get the acrylic rods, and what diameter are you using?
marco67
Smart is.. a box of rocks
take a look at the flash on my home page, for this I used 3/8" nylon thread rod, drilled and taped the acrylic base plate, then drilled each piece of rock to place it, use epoxy to make the joints "sit" nice and push some rubble rock into the epoxy that shows to make it look more natural.
Not quite as good as the thread rod but about 1/10 the cost are the plastic driveway markers at HD for $1.98.
Not quite as good as the thread rod but about 1/10 the cost are the plastic driveway markers at HD for $1.98.
lactrain
Moberator in training
I have tried it and it works rather well .... get a masonry drill/bit ... and aquamend (epoxy) like another suggested ... instead of acrylic rods another alternative are the plastic (pvc) rods that come with mini blinds.
You can use the rods to hold the rocks in place ... use the epoxy to hold the rods in place ... and also as bushings to steady the rocks like ...and to plug hols left behind by the rods... allows you to be very creative and is versatile.
Another point is keep in mind you may need to get them out some time ... so you may want to leave the top rock removable in case you need to get at some corals or to catch a nasty fish
Len
You can use the rods to hold the rocks in place ... use the epoxy to hold the rods in place ... and also as bushings to steady the rocks like ...and to plug hols left behind by the rods... allows you to be very creative and is versatile.
Another point is keep in mind you may need to get them out some time ... so you may want to leave the top rock removable in case you need to get at some corals or to catch a nasty fish
Len
rocko stjean
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Thanks for the help!!
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customclimates
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Very nice idea with the mini blind rods...I am off to home depot
Anybody have pics of some of the more interesting designs with the aquascape I would
love to see them. Last coat of poly is on my new 120 stand so it will only be a few days until it is ready
for water. Over the next couple I would like to commit to a scaping plan.
Thanks for the help!!!
Anybody have pics of some of the more interesting designs with the aquascape I would
love to see them. Last coat of poly is on my new 120 stand so it will only be a few days until it is ready
for water. Over the next couple I would like to commit to a scaping plan.
Thanks for the help!!!
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customclimates
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Anybody...Pictures?
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customclimates
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Thats what Im talking about! Nice John....
