Aragocrete [DIY Live Rock]

Discussion in 'Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's' started by suckafish, Feb 4, 2009.

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  1. Reefrubble

    Reefrubble Plankton

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    This is a shot of my tank , with my DIY rock

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    Reefrubble, Jul 1, 2009
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  2. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    Wow,looks great.how long did it take...any dead flow spots..
     
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  3. scubadoo2

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    Hi Folks,
    I've been on a break from reefkeeping for almost 10 years now. I'm getting ready to make some arago rock and put together a 90 gal. reef. This is probably not the place to ask this question, but since I was reading up on the latest to methods to make rock, I thought I'd ask.....How much has changed over the years...any old timers still out there with long time reefs?
    Thanks,
    Doug
     
    scubadoo2, Jul 6, 2009
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  4. NeverlosT

    NeverlosT Astrea Snail

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    I dont know how this is for the environment but... could you just put the pieces in a pond or even better a river and let them cure in there in the constant water flow?

    I think thats what im gonna do. Dont tell the EPA!!! I want to make some BIG pieces...
     
    NeverlosT, Aug 26, 2009
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  5. silverwolf72

    silverwolf72 Skunk Shrimp

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    Yes you can, just soak them a little while in ro water before adding them to the tank. It is really no different then putting a limestone rock in the water so no EPA problems
     
    silverwolf72, Aug 28, 2009
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  6. marshrunner

    marshrunner Plankton

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    Very nice rock! I have made some of this also. I used solar salt and crushed oyster shell. The salt melts during the cure and creates very porous rock!
     
    marshrunner, Sep 6, 2009
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  7. daninfamous

    daninfamous Flamingo Tongue

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    +1 for using the salt

     
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  8. Blue Falcon

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    I love the background!

     
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  9. oneadam12

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    Will adding vinegar to the water speed up the curing time as far as the pH is concerned?
     
    oneadam12, Dec 27, 2011
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