Originally Posted by FishRule
Does the DIY rock really work like Live Rock when all is said and done? Or does it just look like live rock?
Like, If I have a 100 Gallon tank and I put in 150lbs of DIY Rock, will it work as a filter for the tank just as normal Live Rock, or do I still have to worry about adding regular live rock?
I have yet to make any for myself.....and actually debating on whether or not to make some. After weeks and weeks, maybe several months of curing, to get rid of all the stuff in the rocks, you will need to seed it with true LR. So to answer your question, yes, you will still need some LR and rubble to seed the DIY rock. Then that can take some time to actually do this.
I may make one big piece...but I somewhat have hesitation on doing this...mainly my father being the way he is...saying it really won't look as nice as the Fiji, Tonga, or Marshall island pieces you can buy. I was kinda looking to get some rock at a cheaper price, but hey...he said he would become part financer of the rock project, so if he's buying the rock.....no need to make my own....
From what I am gathering...after you finish your DIY rock, it will basically serve as Base Rock, you will have to seed with LR / LS...to make a long story short.