Labor of Love. I hope. - Page 11

goldenmean · 05-07-2008, 10:57 AM

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Way back when, I noticed Jeff said he sat down and looked at his rock in his tank and tried to become one with his rock, or something like that.

When I got my 2nd part of the TBS package I just put it in the tank and did not worry about aquascaping. I wanted to become familiar with the rock and let the rock tell me where it should go. Then after 10 days or so I knew where my rock belonged.
I did not use anything to hold the rock in place.

I have used the 2 part putty to attach a couple of corals on a small rock to my base rock. I didnt notice the skimmer doing much out of the ordinary. My putty was a grayish color and it has taken a couple months to color up.

You could also use some acrylic rods/pegs to help with your rock building. I have also read of some using zip ties too.

fishnu · 05-07-2008, 11:10 AM

Thanks Jeff.

I have some of those extra long zip ties, but am reluctant to use them for esthetic reasons.

I thought about plexiglass rods and dowels but have not found what I am looking for.

I think I will try the putty on a rock and see what happens. Someone said aggressive rinsing helps limit foam in the skimmer.

Dentoid · 05-07-2008, 11:51 AM

Why would you want to limit foam in the skimmer? That defeats its purpose!

fishnu · 05-07-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dentoid

Why would you want to limit foam in the skimmer? That defeats its purpose!

Some people have said that the plumbers putty makes skimmers go crazy, although no harmful chemicals are present (?). People have suggested a good rinsing to keep this under control. Personally, I think a good rinsing of anything is good.

I don't mind skimming , but I would rather not skim my tank dry!

Dentoid · 05-07-2008, 12:37 PM

Plumbers putty? The stuff that seals sink drains and faucet fixtures?

goldenmean · 05-07-2008, 12:55 PM

I would buy a aquarium specialized product .
Like this D-D Aquascape epoxy glue - CORALLINE: Premium Aquatics

fishnu · 05-07-2008, 03:25 PM

There is a lot of threads on this topic on other sites...Many people favor the "reef safe" version, while those who use Aquamend and other "pottable Water safe" applications, and have been using it for years report no ill effects to their tanks.

Eric Bornemann has said he has used this for years. At lowes.

Rector Seal - The Name You've Trusted for Years

Dentoid · 05-07-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by fishnu

Rector Seal - The Name You've Trusted for Years

See, you had me all freaked out, this is not plumbers putty. Plumbers putty is used to seal drain flanges to porcelain sinks etc, it doesn't harden and would never keep a reef together. Carry on!

certainti420 · 05-07-2008, 04:39 PM

Well John I have been reading your thread for awhile now and finally caught up with everything. I must say I think it looks great. I love the fact that your rock sits slightly above your sand. I can't wait to see those pics. As well as continue watching your tank become more reef like.

fishnu · 05-07-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dentoid

See, you had me all freaked out,

A freaked out dentist scares me. PLUMBERS EPOXY PUTTY.

fishnu · 05-07-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by certainti420

Well John I have been reading your thread for awhile now and finally caught up with everything. I must say I think it looks great. I love the fact that your rock sits slightly above your sand. I can't wait to see those pics. As well as continue watching your tank become more reef like.

Thanks Jon.

Dentoid · 05-07-2008, 09:41 PM

Just looking out for ya! Muhahahahahaha! Is it safe yet?

fishnu · 05-07-2008, 10:09 PM

OK, first four. I have to find a batch utility.

Dentoid · 05-07-2008, 10:24 PM

Sweet!

AQTCJAK · 05-07-2008, 10:26 PM

Very cool moonlight pic

05-07-2008, 11:10 AM	#152 (permalink)
fishnu Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 998 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Labor of Love. I hope. Thanks Jeff. I have some of those extra long zip ties, but am reluctant to use them for esthetic reasons. I thought about plexiglass rods and dowels but have not found what I am looking for. I think I will try the putty on a rock and see what happens. Someone said aggressive rinsing helps limit foam in the skimmer. __________________ *I'd rather be good slow than bad fast.* Fishnu, Lord of Fishes Mantis Shrimp Club My Tank Thread The Wisdom of Fishnu - Mistakes on the path. 75 Gal Refurbished and Refinished Dutch Aquariums System Tank drilled with 2 1.5" bulkheads and 30 Gal Sump / Refugium Combo; 90 Lbs Fiji LR; ASM G2; OR6500 Pump; 2 Koralia Nanos; 2 150W HQI 2 96W Actinics; Gamma 25w UV; Kent Maxxima Hi S 60GPD RO/DI. Amphiprion percula (OMEN); Sphaeramia nematoptera (CODY); stenopus hispidus (PIMP THE SHRIMP); Selected hermits and snails. Euphyllia divisa, Euphyllia glabrescens, Pink Acanthastrea (Lord?), Zoas, selected mushrooms (Rhodactis, Actinodiscus, Sarcophyton ...). Looking for mermaid.

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fishnu Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 998 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Labor of Love. I hope. There is a lot of threads on this topic on other sites...Many people favor the "reef safe" version, while those who use Aquamend and other "pottable Water safe" applications, and have been using it for years report no ill effects to their tanks. Eric Bornemann has said he has used this for years. At lowes. Rector Seal - The Name You've Trusted for Years __________________ *I'd rather be good slow than bad fast.* Fishnu, Lord of Fishes Mantis Shrimp Club My Tank Thread The Wisdom of Fishnu - Mistakes on the path. 75 Gal Refurbished and Refinished Dutch Aquariums System Tank drilled with 2 1.5" bulkheads and 30 Gal Sump / Refugium Combo; 90 Lbs Fiji LR; ASM G2; OR6500 Pump; 2 Koralia Nanos; 2 150W HQI 2 96W Actinics; Gamma 25w UV; Kent Maxxima Hi S 60GPD RO/DI. Amphiprion percula (OMEN); Sphaeramia nematoptera (CODY); stenopus hispidus (PIMP THE SHRIMP); Selected hermits and snails. Euphyllia divisa, Euphyllia glabrescens, Pink Acanthastrea (Lord?), Zoas, selected mushrooms (Rhodactis, Actinodiscus, Sarcophyton ...). Looking for mermaid.

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certainti420 Fire Coral Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fayettehell, NC Posts: 79 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Labor of Love. I hope. Well John I have been reading your thread for awhile now and finally caught up with everything. I must say I think it looks great. I love the fact that your rock sits slightly above your sand. I can't wait to see those pics. As well as continue watching your tank become more reef like. __________________ ~Jon http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tank-grow.html Pictures in thread 36 gal bow-front glass tank Koralia #3 850 gph powerhead 300w heater Marineland bio-wheel filter (sump coming soon) Seaclone 100 protein skimmer 25 lbs of live rock 30 lbs of black Tahitian moon sand 20 lbs of crushed coral and live sand 9w UV sterilizer

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fishnu Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 998 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Labor of Love. I hope. OK, first four. I have to find a batch utility. __________________ *I'd rather be good slow than bad fast.* Fishnu, Lord of Fishes Mantis Shrimp Club My Tank Thread The Wisdom of Fishnu - Mistakes on the path. 75 Gal Refurbished and Refinished Dutch Aquariums System Tank drilled with 2 1.5" bulkheads and 30 Gal Sump / Refugium Combo; 90 Lbs Fiji LR; ASM G2; OR6500 Pump; 2 Koralia Nanos; 2 150W HQI 2 96W Actinics; Gamma 25w UV; Kent Maxxima Hi S 60GPD RO/DI. Amphiprion percula (OMEN); Sphaeramia nematoptera (CODY); stenopus hispidus (PIMP THE SHRIMP); Selected hermits and snails. Euphyllia divisa, Euphyllia glabrescens, Pink Acanthastrea (Lord?), Zoas, selected mushrooms (Rhodactis, Actinodiscus, Sarcophyton ...). Looking for mermaid.

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