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05-29-2006, 06:50 PM
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Not the LFS.......
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Orange Park, FL
Posts: 453
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DIY Rock.....Anyone try it?
I was just wondering if anyone locally has tried making their own "Rock"?
Here is a good thread on RC I've been following. They seem to be getting good results.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=807988
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05-29-2006, 06:59 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: fla
Posts: 90
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Also try google Tom Miller and the ezee reef ,they have been making homemade rock for a while and have done a lot of experiments with this subject.
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05-30-2006, 06:23 AM
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SPS Crazed
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Raleigh NC
Posts: 1,143
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I've made about 250lbs. or so and you can't tell which is which in the tanks. And its fun to make. Cost is about $20 to make about a 100lbs.
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05-30-2006, 06:30 AM
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Not the LFS.......
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Orange Park, FL
Posts: 453
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What was in your mix besides the protland cement? Sand? Shells? Salt? Noodles? Do you have any tank pictures showing the DIY rock and natural rock together? I imagine once it purples up it would be hard to tell the difference.
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05-30-2006, 06:42 AM
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SPS Crazed
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Raleigh NC
Posts: 1,143
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In my gallery I have a few tank shots there's about 300lbs in the tank and 200lbs are home made. I'll get some close-up shots tonight. I used crushed oyster shell from the feed store and alittle sea floor sand and mixed 5 parts mix to 1 part cement. |
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05-31-2006, 07:08 PM
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Professional Acro killer!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: florida
Posts: 1,147
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where are those shots you promised us!?
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05-31-2006, 08:59 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Florida
Posts: 885
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Sounds like a great reef meeting tutorial! When are ya'll hosting again Robert?  |
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06-01-2006, 06:23 AM
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Not the LFS.......
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Orange Park, FL
Posts: 453
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Originally Posted by teach
Sounds like a great reef meeting tutorial! When are ya'll hosting again Robert? |
That sounds like an excellent idea....
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06-01-2006, 09:32 AM
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Had 2 Much Fun
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Jacksonville Fl
Posts: 1,033
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We're hosting the Sept. meeting
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06-01-2006, 12:22 PM
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SPS Crazed
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Raleigh NC
Posts: 1,143
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Ok the Rock making class is on for the Sept. meeting. For those of you that want to participate please let me know so I can have enough supplies
for all.You will need to bring your own playtex gloves for handling the mix we will supply the rest so think about the rock shape you would like to make. And I will get some pix tonight of some of the rock.
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06-01-2006, 12:51 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Florida
Posts: 885
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Cool!
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06-01-2006, 01:14 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Central Georgia
Posts: 440
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That looks like it will be really neat. I wish I needed some more rock. 
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06-01-2006, 01:41 PM
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Protect the Worlds Reefs
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,089
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Robert,
I am in for the one.
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06-01-2006, 02:08 PM
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Not the LFS.......
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Orange Park, FL
Posts: 453
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Cool......This should be a good one to explain to my wife when she sees me putting rock in the toilet tank to cure. Is Atlantis willing to hold them for the intial set for say 24-48 hrs?
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06-01-2006, 02:24 PM
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Country Living
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,986
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 Count me in! I always enjoy a good craft/DIY project.
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