Live Rock Keeps Moving
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autofreak44
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Originally Posted by ace223
Every time i tough the live rock it moves, how do i keep it from moving?
? every time you tough?
Every time i tough the live rock it moves, how do i keep it from moving?
? every time you tough?
rcdude1990
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make sure its really secured
make sure all at least 4 sides of the rock r touching somthing
make sure all at least 4 sides of the rock r touching somthing
oceana
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Originally Posted by fishguy56
If it's live rock well it might be walking around at night maybe, but fish can push it around a lot also. Thanks take care, TF
I pray this is a joke.
anyways. a great way to secure your main rock structure is to use the peg method. simply drill a small hole into two rocks on the place they touch and insert a small peg into one and then place the other on top. it cant be seen and helps make for a VERY strong structure. I find that a cheap easy way to do this is to buy some replacment tent poles at walmart and cut them up to the size needed. they are cheap strong and wont corrode.
If it's live rock well it might be walking around at night maybe, but fish can push it around a lot also. Thanks take care, TF
I pray this is a joke.
anyways. a great way to secure your main rock structure is to use the peg method. simply drill a small hole into two rocks on the place they touch and insert a small peg into one and then place the other on top. it cant be seen and helps make for a VERY strong structure. I find that a cheap easy way to do this is to buy some replacment tent poles at walmart and cut them up to the size needed. they are cheap strong and wont corrode.
rcdude1990
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wow i like that peg idea, but wat else could u use, like household stuff?
reefforbrains
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Plastic coat hanger cut into two inch sections will do it.
wanabebell
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for bigger tanks i recomend using 1/2 pvc you strap it on their
you can shape things to look natural but in real life not a chance that they would stay together
you can shape things to look natural but in real life not a chance that they would stay together
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garychef1
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Originally Posted by f14peter
Most LFS or e-shops have aquarium epoxy, which is great for helping steady rock formations.
Mix up a wad, then press it in where rocks come close to touching, kind of like adding some rock where you need.
This is definately the best way to do it. It secures the rock together and i also use it to place corals onto the reef. ANd, if you decide to change it you can also buy the marine glue un-doer. In case you want to move the LR or something.
Most LFS or e-shops have aquarium epoxy, which is great for helping steady rock formations.
Mix up a wad, then press it in where rocks come close to touching, kind of like adding some rock where you need.
This is definately the best way to do it. It secures the rock together and i also use it to place corals onto the reef. ANd, if you decide to change it you can also buy the marine glue un-doer. In case you want to move the LR or something.
sk8shorty01
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Originally Posted by fishguy56
If it's live rock well it might be walking around at night maybe
I like this idea, I would say this has to be what is happening!! LOL
Hope thats a joke
If it's live rock well it might be walking around at night maybe
I like this idea, I would say this has to be what is happening!! LOL
Hope thats a joke
oceana
Active Member
Originally Posted by Garychef1
This is definately the best way to do it. It secures the rock together and i also use it to place corals onto the reef. ANd, if you decide to change it you can also buy the marine glue un-doer. In case you want to move the LR or something.
if you chose to go this route dont both buying it form the LFS. go to HD and buy a product called aquamedic. same stuff and ALOT cheaper. as a side note i never liked the epoxy because once everything it covered in coral it becomes very tuff to move things around when needed which is done quite often in a new tank.
This is definately the best way to do it. It secures the rock together and i also use it to place corals onto the reef. ANd, if you decide to change it you can also buy the marine glue un-doer. In case you want to move the LR or something.
if you chose to go this route dont both buying it form the LFS. go to HD and buy a product called aquamedic. same stuff and ALOT cheaper. as a side note i never liked the epoxy because once everything it covered in coral it becomes very tuff to move things around when needed which is done quite often in a new tank.
