The “Coral Scraper†rock formation.

[k2parkstar]

That’s where I draw the line --------------- LOL with little fishes going under the bridge and crabs and snails walking on the bicycle ramp ………..

Lol, what a sight to see

 

[Chameleon]

Very very cool. I remember watching an episode of Tanked (not reliable source) where they were mentioning this big shark sculpture may be made of fiberglass and if it was they couldn't use it. Is there any truth the this statement that fiberglass isn't good in a tank. I know my source isn't the best but I am just curious.
-Cham

 

[mallorieGgator]

Really cool thread! I think I will use this idea for my nano scape.

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[slugwall]

Really cool thread! I think I will use this idea for my nano scape.

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I agree with you!!! crazy stuff!

 

[Young Frankenstein]

Thanks friends

 

[Tabasco1]

Are there any issues with drilling wet rock?

 

[Young Frankenstein]

Are there any issues with drilling wet rock?

None at all, its acctually easier.

 

[Electrobes]

None at all, its acctually easier.

Actually no, it isn't IME. Drilling wet rock, you get the pulverized contents stuck on the grooves of the drill bit to the point where the drill no longer really drills as it does spin in place. With dry rock, the pulverized rock has a better chance of moving up and out, without sticking to the drill bit itself. I've been drilling rock for a long time, and I hate drilling wet rock. I would much rather drill dry rock any day of the week.

 

[Young Frankenstein]

Actually no, it isn't IME. Drilling wet rock, you get the pulverized contents stuck on the grooves of the drill bit to the point where the drill no longer really drills as it does spin in place. With dry rock, the pulverized rock has a better chance of moving up and out, without sticking to the drill bit itself. I've been drilling rock for a long time, and I hate drilling wet rock. I would much rather drill dry rock any day of the week.

If you have the rock inside water it will be easier, the drill bit does not get hot and the particles get out in the water. Wet rock drilling without water I agree its not that easy. I have used all three methodes and the easiest is drilling rock inside water, second dry rock and third wet rock without water. Anyway reef rock is not like drilling concrete

 

[Electrobes]

I can't imagine drilling rock underwater is all that safe... but to each his/her own I guess. :neutral:

 

[Young Frankenstein]

I can't imagine drilling rock underwater is all that safe... but to each his/her own I guess. :neutral:

Most big hole in concrete are done wet with diamond bits, ex. drilling or cutting concrete 24" thick and making 8" holes. The reef rock is the same way. I do agree with you that most difficult is wet rock without being submerged in water, but for the rocks we are drilling ..........piese of cake I am an old construction fella that has used air hammers LOL

 

[Pkunk35]

Really great design! Scale-able too. I like.

You're starting to motivate me in a very DIY kinda way, sir...might have to try something like this soon.

 

[Young Frankenstein]

Really great design! Scale-able too. I like.

You're starting to motivate me in a very DIY kinda way, sir...might have to try something like this soon.

Love to see photos if you do

 

[Pappy]

This thread is sweet! Question for ya..how can I get the rock to left to stand on its head and stay with bb?!

Prob about 20lb


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[6Speed]

ver nice! I like!

Pappy, check out Bulk Reef Supply videos on youtube about aquascaping. They show you how to cut rock with a hacksaw so that it can balance on its own.

 

[fetta]

I thought fiberglass would leech something in the water, am i wrong?

 

[droblack]

Drill in a bucket of water, not in the tank. New pics?

 

[WesF]

It's great idea but people have been doing this for years. When I did it a few years ago I got the idea from Sanjay..who did it several years ago when he set up his 500g.

some old pics

 

[Young Frankenstein]

Yah but mine is taller.............. LOL yes I agree