Free DIY Live Rock Karma!

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  1. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    :lol and thanks phorn! one can always use more karma ;D
     
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  2. dngspot

    dngspot Spaghetti Worm

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  3. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    very pretty! do you have a pic of the rock as you were making it?
     
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  4. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Here is one of several i have made as you can tell i like holes in mine , I like to use a mix on the dry side and i put broke up oyster shells in the mix for texture.

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    There is some good info on the garf site for rock making.
    Geothermal Aquaculture Research Foundation Home Page
     
    homegrowncorals, Jul 22, 2008
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  5. phorn

    phorn Bristle Worm

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    'Gras - there you go! I LIKE!
     
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  6. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    Yep I like it too very nice looking rock! The only difference is mine will have crushed coral which is white.....
     
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  7. jbaker

    jbaker Feather Duster

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    Check mine out in the fish tank sections. All but 4 pieces in my tank are DIY. I used 1 part Portland cement to 6 parts crushed oyster shell. Send me a PM if you like what you see and want specific instructions.
     
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  8. phorn

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    Lookin' good!
     
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  9. jptrson

    jptrson Feather Duster

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    Has anyone tried mixing with rock salt or pellets to make it more porous?
    Just a thought, sort of like the do "no Slip" around pools.:idea:
    No ideal if it would work..
     
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  10. phorn

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    Yeah, there's some pretty detailed threads here about DIY rocks...I just can't get it right.
     
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