Aquascaping and rock

[Bob Escher]

Besides using glue to hold rocks together I have seen some type of rods as well. What are those rods made of and the best place to buy. I didn't see any on BRS or marine depot
Thanks

 

[3dees]

driveway markers. any major hardware store should have them. you can also cut and use the plastic cloths hangers.

 

[Pola0502ds]

BRS does in fact sell them, i just purchased 2 rods from them for this very reason.

1/4" clear acrylic 16" long $2.49 each SKU # 207841


http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/1-4-clear-acrylic-tube-16-long.html

 

[Reefing Madness]

Guys use nylon rods
http://www.eplastics.com/nylon_rod
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/default.aspx?catid=668

 

[human]

Acrylic rods, you can get them at usplastics.com

 

[Bob Escher]

Thank you guys and women
Ordered from BRS,

 

[Pola0502ds]

instead of starting a new thread I figured I would ask here.

Anyone know of any good resources for learning how to aquascape. And i'm referring to how to physically do it. I purchased a existing tank with 80# of live rock, most of it is large bulk rock that I want to break up to create other structures. I'm looking for information and suggestions such as what tools to use, materials, glues, cements, etc. And then how to go about doing it. I would also like to see some "coral placement rules". Like, how far apart should you put them? When you get them they are small and you know they are going to grow. Anyone that can point me into the right direction would be great. Trying to search on this forum for exactly what you want is not that helpful.

 

[Chrisfish]

instead of starting a new thread I figured I would ask here.

Anyone know of any good resources for learning how to aquascape. And i'm referring to how to physically do it. I purchased a existing tank with 80# of live rock, most of it is large bulk rock that I want to break up to create other structures. I'm looking for information and suggestions such as what tools to use, materials, glues, cements, etc. And then how to go about doing it. I would also like to see some "coral placement rules". Like, how far apart should you put them? When you get them they are small and you know they are going to grow. Anyone that can point me into the right direction would be great. Trying to search on this forum for exactly what you want is not that helpful.

I have seen some on you tube videos, you might check there.

 

[pondman]

Yea there a lot of vids on the subject but overall it's your vision what looks good to you.try and keep away from glass to be able to clean and try to keep rockwork open for water movement.

 

[Bob Escher]

Ok I bought the acrylic from BRS how do I cut it? With a saw or Pvc cutter?

 

[Pola0502ds]

I would use a fine tooth saw blade but I'm sure you can research this on the internet on whats best. I purchased some and have not cut it yet.