"It isn't really the way that looks natural to me." "This actually looks the way a coral or tree would grow." This is something I have believed for a long time and it is a pet peeve of mine to see rock chucked in a tank with out this consideration. Good to hear another intelligent aquarist speaking on this topic. Keep up the good videos BRS. You guys rock.
Great video! I too will be purchasing some rock from you guys in the near future. I was referred to you by madhatter reefs. Be sure to thank him for the business.
I am doing a 120 tank and I want to use dead rock because it's cheaper and safer, but im not sure if I really want to do it because I love the purple algae.. how long before it gets cover in that purple algae and is there anything I can do to speed up the process?
I wouldn't have thought you could get a balanced and stable small base like you have. I wouldn't have even considered anything other than laying them over sideways. However, you did a perfect job. They look great!
For the pillar, I have a large piece I want to cut bottom and stand up just like your first example. Do you just stand up and its good, or do you glue to bottom of tank? I'm just scared it will fall over.
I want to start a saltwater reef tank....Ive looked at soooo many tank setups ...Im more confused that when i started,,,,,Are some of the complete kits/nano tanks worthwhile? Could u recommend a setup in 55 gal range?....as far as quality componets ? Thanx in advance...
***** Thanks for the comprehensive reply. I ordered 75lbs of reef saver over the Turkey weekend for my 180 i am going to set up in January. I will get some Pukani to mix in with it... ;o)
Pukani rock will definitely be more porous. Unfortunately, Pukani is also no longer available, so unless you can find it from another hobbyist tearing down a tank, Marco is what's most commonly used these days and works well.
Keep in mind that the smaller the body of water; the harder the 'work'. I read the best piece of advice I think I ever have about 6 months ago- "You're not keeping fish; you're keeping water". Keeping the water chemistry stable is a huge part of keeping fish and corals/inverts happy and alive, and keeps your tank looking clean. I'm just building a tank setup that will triple my water volume. Going from a nano (55l) to a tank (93l) and sump (50l). Feel free to PM me, as I was you 2 years ago.
I have a questiin...I have a month old tbk and is already cycled... can I add more live rock from the lfs...or soul I do something to it before I add it to the tank? I have 2 clown fish in the tank
Some people make artificial rock using a mixture of concrete and sand/crushed coral. If you add a little vomit to the mix you can even simulate Puke-ani. LOL.
carnt find this rock any were in the uk as I want the light poores rock I did email on your website but can I ask wjhy you wornt ship oversea to the uk if you could and give a price for shipping be great id need 20KG
I've had a local pet shop tell me that without having at least a couple of live rock that you can't bring the dry rock or pukani to live because once it's dead it's dead is this true?
![Felix "Unfair" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Oswujxm2Ag0/mqdefault.jpg)
"It isn't really the way that looks natural to me." "This actually looks the way a coral or tree would grow."
This is something I have believed for a long time and it is a pet peeve of mine to see rock chucked in a tank with out this consideration. Good to hear another intelligent aquarist speaking on this topic. Keep up the good videos BRS. You guys rock.
So GLAD you slowed down in the way you talk, so pleasant I enjoyed it
I love that someone shows this process! Thanks for your work!
Great video! I have yet to see any videos like this one on RUclips. Thanks for the pointers on shaping the rocks.
Thank you for your video, this is awesome. I'm glad I'm not the only one who's picky about my rocks.
Top notch tips (yet again)...Keep up the great work!
This is incredibly helpful. Five hundred stars!
Very informative and helpful. Thanks!
really good tips...i new at aquascaping and this is reallly helpful
i was looking for this kind of videos it is very cool thank you
Dude, you are the man...Time to get chiseling this weekend.
I love your hair dude!
Wow guys! Great lesson!
Remember safety glasses, you only get 2 eyes!
This is a great idea, ill be using dry rock on my next build.
Awesome, thank you very much!
Great video! I too will be purchasing some rock from you guys in the near future. I was referred to you by madhatter reefs. Be sure to thank him for the business.
great video thanks. one question: do you have to keep live rock in a saltwater????
Sam D no you idiot live rock is kept in the OCEAN not a LAKE
very cool ideas..keep the vids coming
I am doing a 120 tank and I want to use dead rock because it's cheaper and safer, but im not sure if I really want to do it because I love the purple algae.. how long before it gets cover in that purple algae and is there anything I can do to speed up the process?
Great video....I'm about to order some rock. I may wait until I see the eco rock video becuase I'm torn between which rock to order
I wouldn't have thought you could get a balanced and stable small base like you have. I wouldn't have even considered anything other than laying them over sideways. However, you did a perfect job. They look great!
For the pillar, I have a large piece I want to cut bottom and stand up just like your first example. Do you just stand up and its good, or do you glue to bottom of tank? I'm just scared it will fall over.
I want to start a saltwater reef tank....Ive looked at soooo many tank setups ...Im more confused that when i started,,,,,Are some of the complete kits/nano tanks worthwhile? Could u recommend a setup in 55 gal range?....as far as quality componets ? Thanx in advance...
good video on this subject - learned something!
You should do something like this again because now you have done a lot of series but you just give tips here you give some teally good details
Ill second that opinion
dude very helpfull ....i thank you for making this video...
There have been comments that this rock releases phosphates. Is this true and if so how do you get around this? Love the rock..
***** Thanks for the comprehensive reply. I ordered 75lbs of reef saver over the Turkey weekend for my 180 i am going to set up in January. I will get some Pukani to mix in with it... ;o)
Marco rocks are the same porosity?
Pukani rock will definitely be more porous. Unfortunately, Pukani is also no longer available, so unless you can find it from another hobbyist tearing down a tank, Marco is what's most commonly used these days and works well.
Could you get some for a freshwater tank?
Keep in mind that the smaller the body of water; the harder the 'work'.
I read the best piece of advice I think I ever have about 6 months ago- "You're not keeping fish; you're keeping water".
Keeping the water chemistry stable is a huge part of keeping fish and corals/inverts happy and alive, and keeps your tank looking clean.
I'm just building a tank setup that will triple my water volume. Going from a nano (55l) to a tank (93l) and sump (50l).
Feel free to PM me, as I was you 2 years ago.
Well ill look forward to ordering from you guys once you can ship worldwide
Love it!
How about another video on combined using cut, shaved pukani rocks for one big tank.?
What Bits did you use to do this? and RMP?
I have a questiin...I have a month old tbk and is already cycled... can I add more live rock from the lfs...or soul I do something to it before I add it to the tank? I have 2 clown fish in the tank
thank you so much.
what kind of epoxy do you recommend to use under water? I tried instant ocean epoxy but that one is sooo bad to use under water.
What kind of blade do you use?
Thanks you really opened my mind up to aqua scaping. Instead of just piles Im going to build nice structures.
Some people make artificial rock using a mixture of concrete and sand/crushed coral. If you add a little vomit to the mix you can even simulate Puke-ani. LOL.
If I were to do this to live rock how long can live rock be out of water before it starts to devastate the bacteria
Oh Ryan, we miss your hair, being it back.
Is it hidden under your hat :)
not too keen on top heavy structures unless they are secured to a plate ...
Do you ship in europe?
Are there any plans for europe shipping in the future?
which revenue from these living rocks? is based cement? EXCUSE ANY ERROR, I AM OF BRAZIL AND I AM USING transducer
thanks for the reply, you guys recommend live rocks made of concrete?
is it ok to cycle my tank with dry and live rock
@jared fortner
After 2-3 months, given good water quality and lighting, you'll never tell the difference.
carnt find this rock any were in the uk as I want the light poores rock
I did email on your website but can I ask wjhy you wornt ship oversea to the uk
if you could and give a price for shipping be great id need 20KG
BulkReefSupplyCom I can't wait
جميل جدا
am i still required to cure and cycle pukani?
How would I be able to bring this to life?
I've had a local pet shop tell me that without having at least a couple of live rock that you can't bring the dry rock or pukani to live because once it's dead it's dead is this true?
cool thanks for the education i enjoy all of the videos you guys post I'm just getting into the hobby and trying to soak up as much info as I can
You can make your own rock using a mixture of aragonite and concrete. If you vomit in it you'll make puke-kani.
***** It should cycle a new tank :P
what ever happened to that type of rock?
Due to government regulations, we're no longer able to get our hands on rock like Pukani or Fiji.
Man........ I wish i would have went this route. Aquascaping a 55 with Fiji is no fun :(
could not come at a better time for me, I am just about ready to aquascape my new 75G tank..
its not alive is it cause some rocks r alive or am i just crazy
Its damn hard to not make it look like a pile of stones.
Oww haha now i get it But it did sound funny when you said that
:D
Aha love your youtube channel :D
check out this guys automated tank shardinio
why is rock so expensive for canadian customers
you guys. i put 20lbs or rock on my cart, it says 75.00$ than on the bottom when i put address it says 180$... makes no sense
Thats what she said, thats what she said, thats what she said....
Yes, eventually the live rock will make the dead rock live.
there's always a downside to a cool rock.
Looks realy unatural to me, it's like a mountain
dude most mountain's are natural XD
nooooooo wayyyyy a 3d object has a 3d look to it