My first diy rock
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Michael Lane
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That looks really good to me. I like the extra swimming room and the porous looking texture. What did you use to make the rock, and how did you shape it?So decided make my own rock. What do you think guys ?
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I made it from aragonite sand, crushed crorals, crushed salt and Portland cement.
I making small pieces and then glueing in a forms it's taking a little bit time and patience
I making small pieces and then glueing in a forms it's taking a little bit time and patience
AlexG
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Looks really nice. Have you calculated the cost/lb for making your rocks? I have considered making my own rocks in a future build and was wondering how much savings you get making your own.
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Given price of dry rock these days DIY rock is probably 75% to 90% cheaper to make.
The only issue is that you need to cure it with a powerhead for some time in freshwater before you add it to the tank.
The only issue is that you need to cure it with a powerhead for some time in freshwater before you add it to the tank.
