Flat Marco rock

[freeflydarren]

Who sells the marco rocks that are cut flat? Or how can I cut existing rock to have a completely flat surface? All I can find is shelf rock but none are cut to be flat. Thanks in advance

 

[Doctorgori]

BRS has it,
MarcoRocks

Reef Saver Shelf Aquarium Dry Live Rock - MarcoRocks​

 

[AnglerFishGuy]

I too was unimpressed with the flatness of most shelf rock I found on the go to sites. I've gotten a few boxes of shelf rock from a company selling as "Ricordea Box" on Amazon. Both sides are cut flat and it's perfect for my use. Their business name is listed as "Atlantic Sea Farms". I haven't used it in tank yet as I'm waiting on parts to finish my current build. It does look like they increased their prices since I last ordered though.

 

[AnglerFishGuy]

I remembered that I have an unopened 10lb box of the shelf rock I got from amazon. Here are some pics. It has some smaller pieces than the last order but should give you a good idea of what it's like. I know pictures of the actual product were hard to find when I was searching.

 

[fryman]

You can use a hacksaw to cut marcorock (or a bandsaw if available).
BRS sells flat cut marcorock I think they call it foundation rock but it's pricey.
Two little fishies makes flat cut rock which is actually flat on 2 sides. May be an interestimg option. Liveaquaria sells it.

I have never used the BRS or 2 little fishies products, I just use a hacksaw.

 

[Doctorgori]

You can use a hacksaw to cut marcorock (or a bandsaw if available).
BRS sells flat cut marcorock I think they call it foundation rock but it's pricey.
Two little fishies makes flat cut rock which is actually flat on 2 sides. May be an interestimg option. Liveaquaria sells it.

I have never used the BRS or 2 little fishies products, I just use a hacksaw.

thank you I stand corrected as it a different product in fact I bought some

 

[Padawan]

Try using a tungsten-Carbide grit edge hack saw blade, It cuts through macro rock really well. It's like cutting through wood. I think they sell them on amazon.com. It might save you a few pounds having on buying machine cut pieces if you've already got rock spare

 

[Vested]

Try using a tungsten-Carbide grit edge hack saw blade, It cuts through macro rock really well. It's like cutting through wood. I think they sell them on amazon.com. It might save you a few pounds having on buying machine cut pieces if you've already got rock spare

Planning on trying this myself, but confused which blade your talking about do you have an amazon link you could share please <3 ? Debating between these two currently flat and rod

 

[Padawan]

Hey Vested! either will work fine but if your going to get one I'd go for the flat grit edge blade (great for straight cuts), the rod is ideal for changing direction mid-cut.

Tip: It's easier to cut through the rock when it's dry. If the hack saw is too small to make a full cut just rotate the rock a little and continue to cut, slow down at the end so you get a clean cut. Best of luck!

 

[izzyishh]

Hit up Premium Aquatics for shelf rock they cherry picked some good pieces for me

 

[Vested]

Hey Vested! either will work fine but if your going to get one I'd go for the flat grit edge blade (great for straight cuts), the rod is ideal for changing direction mid-cut.

Tip: It's easier to cut through the rock when it's dry. If the hack saw is too small to make a full cut just rotate the rock a little and continue to cut, slow down at the end so you get a clean cut. Best of luck!

Will do! Thank you! Hoping my pieces will come out as well as yours look