Rock set up?

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  1. PorkyBubs

    PorkyBubs Spaghetti Worm

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    I have 88 pounds of live rock, they are smaller rocks about three softball size. Does anyone have any tips on how to make cool arcs, or some cool design (by either stacking, gluing, or doing what ever?) Thanks.
     
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  3. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    I usually put the smaller rocks down in the sand for a base and use the large rocks on top for a span.
     
  4. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    you can use the putty mix that comes in a tub to glue rocks together. HoldFast Epoxy Stick works pretty good
     
  5. PorkyBubs

    PorkyBubs Spaghetti Worm

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    I have that stuff, so should i pull some rocks out of the tank, and puddy then together in the shape i like and put them back in?


    Does anyone have some really nice 55 gallon set ups?
     
  6. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I don't know how nice it is, but here's a pic of my 55. It has a small arch that I just did.

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    One problem with 55s is that they are very narrow, so it's very difficult to get a good looking aquascape due to the lack of depth. I am finally satisfied with mine. I have about 80lbs, maybe a little more in there.

    Here are some more I just took.
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  7. stevekellner

    stevekellner Plankton

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    use epoxy. best way is to draw a design on cardboard and then use it for glueing together your rocks.
     
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  9. PorkyBubs

    PorkyBubs Spaghetti Worm

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    Alright, let me see what i can do.
     
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    It came out pretty good but my corals are very picky on where they want to be so it gives me issues.
     
  11. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    post some pics. What type of corals do you have? Lighting? flow?