ok so we all know what marco rocks look like

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  1. Ddubya

    Ddubya Skunk Shrimp

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    Ok so lot's of us have tried our hands at making our own DIY rock, and I did so with the concrete, and crushed oyster shells. But im working on a project and was wondering if anyone knows how to make the rock look like Marco rocks or very similar in color and quality? What bonding agent are they using,sand type,mortar etc....
     
    Ddubya, Jan 26, 2012
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  2. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    They are not making Marco Rock :D Its mined. They are very clear about that.
     
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  3. Ddubya

    Ddubya Skunk Shrimp

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    ahh %^&* I thought it was manmade, since they sell a kit to make your own
     
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    pgoodsell Horrid Stonefish

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    They sell mortar to stick the rocks together. Its not for making rock.
     
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    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    The kit is to cement the rocks together, not make new ones.
     
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    Ddubya Skunk Shrimp

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    Ahh ok thank you for the clarification on to the next plan :-/
     
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  7. mozz

    mozz Plankton

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    The cement is Thorite and it works well.
     
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