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Old 08-10-2009, 10:44 AM   #1
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Tips on creating rock overhangs...

Can anyone give me any general tips on creating safe rock overhangs?
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Old 08-10-2009, 10:46 AM   #2
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If you want you could use foam and things like that to make one, check out CaptiveBred's build thread for his tank, he did some pretty cool stuff with foam/crushed coral and sand
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Old 09-08-2009, 02:22 PM   #3
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+1. His rockwork came out AWESOME
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Old 09-08-2009, 04:53 PM   #4
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I use bigger rock on top to make a ledge.
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Old 09-13-2009, 08:29 PM   #5
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I use bigger rock on top to make a ledge.
What did you use to keep it in place? Just weight from others rocks, rods, or glue?
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