00W's AIO Smorgasbord

[Katrina71]

Hair soaked and almost 30.00 later, we have PVC. Really wanted cpvc, but they didn't have all of the pieces.

 

[Katrina71]

Reef safe? Hotusi M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 (Total 270pcs) Nylon Screw/Nut/Washer Assortment Kit Come with Plastic Box https://a.co/d/iz2QPGR

 

[tbrown]

Nylon should be, yes.

 

[Reef Devils]

200!!!

 

[00W]

Reef safe? Hotusi M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 (Total 270pcs) Nylon Screw/Nut/Washer Assortment Kit Come with Plastic Box https://a.co/d/iz2QPGR

Yes nylon good to go!

 

[Katrina71]

Nylon should be, yes.

I have a couple of wide, but thin rocks that I want to drill out and attach to base rock. I feel like the threads would be better than just acrylic rods. Thoughts?

 

[00W]

I have a couple of wide, but thin rocks that I want to drill out and attach to base rock. I feel like the treads would be better than just acrylic rods. Thoughts?

Treads?

 

[tbrown]

I have a couple of wide, but thin rocks that I want to drill out and attach to base rock. I feel like the treads would be better than just acrylic rods. Thoughts?

Most people use acrylic rods and glue them in or drill the holes tight so they don't slip easily. Nylon is not super strong and could break from the weight.

 

[tbrown]

Treads?

Threads.

 

[Katrina71]

Most people use acrylic rods and glue them in or drill the holes tight so they don't slip easily. Nylon is not super strong and could break from the weight.

That's why I wanted y'all's input. Thank you.

 

[00W]

Yes nylon great for our applications but not so strong.

 

[Katrina71]

If the rock hole is larger, should I fill it completely in first, and drill the hole? Or just epoxy putty the hole and stick the rod in?

 

[tbrown]

If the rock hole is larger, should I fill it completely in first, and drill the hole? Or just epoxy putty the hole and stick the rod in?

It's probably fine, it just won't hold it as tight. I'd probably put putty on the rod, then put it in th rock and let it set up that way if you want to putty it. I've never actually used anything to keep the rocks together... I just balance them like the best puzzle I can...

Sometimes they tumble but since I don't have any Turbos or Urchins in there currently it's very rare.

 

[00W]

That's why I wanted y'all's input. Thank you.

Have used vinyl tubing, 1/2 inch like the kind for my reactors, goes into John guest fittings before.
Pretty stiff yet a little plyable as well.

 

[Katrina71]

I've never secured rock either. This is a taller thin piece that has me concerned a little.

 

[Katrina71]

Not mine, but the inspiration. Mine will be coral skeleton.

 

[Katrina71]

I'd love to drill it from the bottom, but not sure I can.

 

[Calmwaters]

Not a stitch but a few staples put this misfit toy back together.

Just had to say you are such a blessing and I'm so very glad I have met you! Are you all good now?

 

[Katrina71]

 

[kevgib67]

Just had to say you are such a blessing and I'm so very glad I have met you! Are you all good now?

What nice words and I feel the same about you and the rest of the gang. Yes all good! Now we need to see @Katrina71 be all good!