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  1. bobssecrtsn

    bobssecrtsn Sea Dragon

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    does anyone know who to go to if i have a outline for my scape but i cannot make it because i would need to buy oyster shells, portland cemet and etc and let it cure, but does anyone know who can do my scape if i have an outline and a picture to give them the idea how to scape my aquascape? if so PLEASE LMK!!!!



    i have a 24x24x20H cube and i want to build my scape as spiral stairway but with the bottom as like a large circle rock and then it starts in the middle, i want to use flat rocks as the spiral but i dont want it to look like its fake, i like the way LR looks so i want it to look like its really LIVE ROCKS lol.
     
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  2. brettwest

    brettwest Spaghetti Worm

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    That would be really cool.why can't you do it yourself?
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  3. bobssecrtsn

    bobssecrtsn Sea Dragon

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    I really don't trust myself curing the rock, it would be cool because I can set it to my likings but the curing stages I just don't know how to test for ph in freshwater, and don't know if I should use just tap water or r.o water. and do i use all cemete or do i have to use some LR and some cemete rock
     
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  4. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    I would tell you to find a nice peice of LR for the base and the search local LFS's in your area for flat lace rock. The dry stack it to your liking and hen glue it together. Just my 2cents. I have always liked the look of lace rock. Could you upload the pic of the scape you like? That would give us more of an idea.
     
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    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    You can also use a tile wet saw to cut peices of LR, to make it flat.
     
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  6. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    DIY LR is made from portland cement mixed with calcium carbonate sand. You'll need to use RO/DI water and a FW PH test kit, although it can take up to 6 months for the portland to stop leaching. I agree with the others- it may be easier to cut dry base or lace rock to the desired sizes/shapes then glue them together.

    That said, it sounds like a really cool project.
     
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  7. bobssecrtsn

    bobssecrtsn Sea Dragon

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    i heard HD sells a type of glue that does not leach anything overtime, do you guys recommend any glue?

    here are acouple pics, sorry for the crappy pictures i was using paint

    this is the top view like a spiral but i would want to make it bigger
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    and this is the front view
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    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    That would look awesome. I'd go with flat or cut base rock as well, that would also look more natural IMO. Good luck with your project.
     
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  9. jeff@zina.com

    jeff@zina.com Flamingo Tongue

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    Where are you located? It wouldn't help much if I knew a vendor in Texas and you were in Bangladesh...

    As it is, I know LivingColor in Fort Lauderdale, FL does custom work, livingcolor.com.

    Jeff
     
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  10. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    I think you can buy sliced rock from Marco Rocks. That would probably be your best bet.
     
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