Live Rock Stability

[abclemen]

I will be ordering 100lb box of Key Largo dry rock for my 180 gallon Reet Tank. What is the common or most appropriate way to install the live rock in the tank?
Should it be placed in the desired setup loosely (unsecured) or should a bonding agent be used to hold the desired look in place?
Thank you.

 

[bang guy]

I have found that the rock can be stacked very stable if every rock has three points of contact. Not 2, not 4, not 5 but three.
Using underwater epoxy is fine if you have a tough spot or need more piece of mind.
You can also drill holes through the rock and run glass or plastic dowels through the rock. This can create some impossible looking aquascapes.

 

[njbillyv]

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Originally Posted by abclemen http:///t/391006/live-rock-stability#post_3465464
I will be ordering 100lb box of Key Largo dry rock for my 180 gallon Reet Tank. What is the common or most appropriate way to install the live rock in the tank?
Should it be placed in the desired setup loosely (unsecured) or should a bonding agent be used to hold the desired look in place?
Thank you.
There are some really good videos on YouTube about aquascaping, they gave me a ton of ideas.