how to avoid a live rock avalanche
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drew2005
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Originally Posted by salty2275
I've heard that it is okay to super glue pieces of live rock together. Is this true, and if so, is it just the brand name Super Glue that is right to use? Otherwise, what does everyone use to secure their live rock?
Super glue gel is good for attaching frags. I would use something like HoldFast or Aquastik. Its strong enough to hold LR together and you can use it underwater.
I've heard that it is okay to super glue pieces of live rock together. Is this true, and if so, is it just the brand name Super Glue that is right to use? Otherwise, what does everyone use to secure their live rock?
Super glue gel is good for attaching frags. I would use something like HoldFast or Aquastik. Its strong enough to hold LR together and you can use it underwater.
sinaloa213
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when u stack live rock all u have to do and what i do is when u place it make sure the rock fits where it is being place. make sure the rock doesnt move wen u set it
havnt had any problems doing it that way
havnt had any problems doing it that way
mandarin w
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you won't need to use super glue or anything. Just like stated before, just like lego, find where they will fit together and balance.
just a couple picture of my 75 gal tank.
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and a couple picture of my 180.
All the rock in both tank is just stacked and balanced on each other. The rock in the 75 has been like that for three years.
Plus from time to time, you may get a new coral and need to move a rock or two to get it to fit into place.
Just be patient and take your time.
just a couple picture of my 75 gal tank.
<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h227/mandarin_watcher/leftview.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"></a>
and a couple picture of my 180.
All the rock in both tank is just stacked and balanced on each other. The rock in the 75 has been like that for three years.
Plus from time to time, you may get a new coral and need to move a rock or two to get it to fit into place.
Just be patient and take your time.
thewebhead
New Member
I've heard that cutting pegs out of plastic coat hangers and drilling holes into the rock is a method of creating a sturdy structure, but you'd have to be careful removing the rock not to have it lift pieces attached underneath.
merredeth
Active Member
I use the "three point rule."
If the rock is touching another rock in three places then it will stay stable enough to not move around and stack on top of it.
Sometimes, you have to shift things around because of new corals, a cool piece of rock, adding a new tankmate or some other reason. Having it all epoxyed together will prevent those 'scenic changes.'
Denise M.
If the rock is touching another rock in three places then it will stay stable enough to not move around and stack on top of it.
Sometimes, you have to shift things around because of new corals, a cool piece of rock, adding a new tankmate or some other reason. Having it all epoxyed together will prevent those 'scenic changes.'
Denise M.