Re: DIY Liverock

[Hookup]

I DIY all the time... 

I think that DIY rock is awesome.. in the new tank I'm planning on using it/making it to maybe even hide the closed loop pipes... and to make interesting and thin rock work...

[5620]

I am also very interested in trying this DIY project. It is always more rewarding showing your tank and being able to say I made that as this is a hobby,  instead of saying I purchased it at a LFS (IMO) not to mention the money that can be saved in making this yourself. I will have to do some research and give this one a try when work slows down. 80 hrs a week at work sure dosen't leave anytime for DIY.

[littleman]

RoninMantis you invited me for "a cup of Joe" when and where? It could be an interesting time!

[RoninMantis]

ok I would love to go for a cup of joe with you and  bac aswell . When would u like to go and where ! =
Always like to talk reef and have some goodies .

[Vincenzo.]

remember if you want to. when you make your cement rock, in a bunch of locations stick in metal dowels and take out so you will have a hole's when dried. and later you can very securely attack pieces together with the same sized dowels. you can make very interesting rock forms this way.

iSUPPORT
diy!!

vince

[RossW]

Count me in too please!

ok I would love to go for a cup of joe with you and  bac aswell . When would u like to go and where ! =
Always like to talk reef and have some goodies .

[bitterman]

I'm interested in this also.


Bruce

[RoxyDog]

I'd like to learn more about this too.  Maybe it could be a workshop next year or something.

But for now, come to the BBQ and discuss it there!  hehe 

[az]

#1 Thorite Cement

[Hookup]

You should ignore the bad on this site and take the good... there is good on here... lots of it... be a shame to see people walk away is all i'm saying...

[Vincenzo.]

has this diy rock been made yet? i want to see some pics. please and thanks,
vince

[fischkopp]

Please stay on topic folks, this is a DIY discussion.

The DIY rock gathering sounds like a very good idea to me.

[bitterman]

has this diy rock been made yet? i want to see some pics. please and thanks,
vince

I have a piece of DIY rock in my sons 50 gallon. Its the arches piece in the center right of this pic http://ovas.ca/gallery/531_14_05_09_7_05_02.JPG

Not sure were it came from as I purchased the rock out a someone else's tank.

Bruce

[fishsticks]

What are the best ingredients to make the D.I.Y rock?

[bitterman]

What are the best ingredients to make the D.I.Y rock?

Read the article/link in the first post. http://diy-doityourself.blogspot.com/2007/05/making-live-rock.html

Some people use aragonite instead of oyster shell though. or a mixture of both.  Also people mix salt in the mix as it dissolves as the rock cures to make the rock more pouris

So many people use so many different mixes.

Here is more info on the garf site http://www.garf.org/MPegs/AragocreteArch.shtml

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/printthread.php?s=9162b638982eea30a42ea1ccb252633b&threadid=617445&perpage=332


Bruce

[Hookup]

found this link/thread on RC.  I've linked to the page you want to start reading about the cement/mix rock...

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=730564&perpage=25&pagenumber=27

[winston199]

I think there are many people in town that would love to give this project a try but are looking for someone local that has had success in making rock with no ill effect on there tank.There is lots of info. to read up on without re posting the same info. over and over.If anyone local would like to share there out come I think many of us would appreciate whatever you are willing to share.

This is not posted to cause trouble just looking for first hand info or no info.

many thanks for any good info. posted 

[nissannx]

i have about 30 pounds of diy rock that i amde in my tank. it is over 1 year old now and purple. no harm to my tank no losses of anything or fish deaths. made it the way i want to work with my tank. i also have about 50 pounds of real live rock also

[winston199]

will you share the products you used

[nissannx]

the cement was purchased at home depot. it is the 30 minute set concret not the rapid post but the other one. and i used play sand to make the molds for the concrete. i didnt use oyster shells as some have used. i also let the concret soak in water for 3 weeks changing the fresh water daily. then a week soaking in salt water. I've made 3 batches to get it to look the way i wanted. i also made frag plugs from it also.