Redoing my aquascape with Tonga

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  1. Ballgame

    Ballgame Millepora

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    Redoing my aquascape with Tonga

    I've been getting a lot of frags and running out of space. My current scape is basic but no room for corals on top. LFS got a lot of tonga in so I grabbed some cool pieces.
    What I learned is you can't drill tonga. So was stuck wondering how to support heavy pieces or build shelves that won't fall over time as corals grow in them.
    It's all about perpetration and planning for the future. I'd prefer to not pile up rocks in a corner or along back. I have a 90g so I'm limited for space.

    So here are some pictures of the pieces and where I'm at in the process.
    Will be an ongoing thread

    Expensive piece! Awesome spots for frags
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    Another cool one for frags
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    Rest of my rocks and whatnot.

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    My wife's nemesis. The laundry room I've destroyed/ taken over
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    Ballgame Millepora

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    Pano of my scape now.
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    My gnarly LTA
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    Right side

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    Billme Eyelash Blennie

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    Wow, that sold bring a different look. Good choice on the rock.
     
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    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    Nice. You should cure that if possible before installing it.
     
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    I love that dad's rock takes priority over the play kitchen :) that rock looks very cool. Looking forward to seeing it in the tank!
     
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    haha I know right? Kids take over everything and their play table was only spot I could use that wont be touched for 24 hours. Good eye though!
     
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    I have that same teapot!! Crazy!
     
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    Ballgame Millepora

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    Anyone ever use the foam to help secure aquascape? I did a search and saw that people use it to build walls in the back. I contact 4 people and all 4 said it works and doesn't break down with UV. I'm a little skeptical. People use and doesn't kill fish or corals. Any thoughts? I ask because I could use more support on scape. Especially when corals grow.
    It's the great stuff pond and stone foam. You then use an epoxy to covering it with sand