How do you keep your live rock in place?

[hotjeepinmomma]

Well we got 70 pounds cured and put it in the tank with the other 50 pounds it took us two hours and as soon as we got done it started falling! Thank god none of the fish got crushed, But how do you keep it together and in place? Some peices are still falling i'm scared its going to crack the tank or kill the fish...any suggestions? Thanks all!
Ps i have a lot of big pieces and not a lot of small ones is that my problem!?

 

[mcbdz]

I always make sure I have 3 poits touching for stubility. I don't like fixing mine perminetly because I am always changing something. If you feel comfortable with your look the you can epoxy, superglue, or use dowles to fix them. I just make sure each piece is stablized before I add the next and don't prop it against the glass.

 

[granny]

They built the pyramids didnt they? and they havent fallen yet!
Seriously, think triangles. Do you have sand on the bottom to help nestle the rocks into?
Then lay out the bottom pieces in triangles across the tank. Set the next rocks on top making sure each piece is solid, solid, solid. You can wedge smaller pieces in to support an edge if necessary. Some people drill holes through their rocks and secure them. others do use epoxy. Perhaps you have too many rocks or they are too close insize and shape???

 

[hotjeepinmomma]

Originally Posted by Granny
http:///forum/post/2465203
They built the pyramids didnt they? and they havent fallen yet!
Seriously, think triangles. Do you have sand on the bottom to help nestle the rocks into?
Then lay out the bottom pieces in triangles across the tank. Set the next rocks on top making sure each piece is solid, solid, solid. You can wedge smaller pieces in to support an edge if necessary. Some people drill holes through their rocks and secure them. others do use epoxy. Perhaps you have too many rocks or they are too close insize and shape???
Thanks i think thats my problem they are all big and bulky and the same shapes, can i take the fish out for a little while and put the, in a bucket until i can get the rocks fixed??

 

[nel621]

Take a big piece of rock,drill a hole in it,then hit it with a hammer and chisel.Now you have some smaller pieces to work with.Yes you can take the fish out and put them in a bucket with tank water while you work.Monitor the temp.