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Really impressive!

How much of the rock did you end up using?

Thank you! [emoji4]

I ended up using almost the entire 120lbs... just a few pieces left over . [emoji6]
 

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I like it!!! You are a regular Michelangelo of reef rock.:) Great concept of covering the back and leaving the front open.
 
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I like it!!! You are a regular Michelangelo of reef rock.:) Great concept of covering the back and leaving the front open.

Thanks lol I wanted to do something different... something you don’t see . [emoji4]
 
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At first it's hard to really see what your creating, but when all is done I was amazed on how unique it really is. A lot of hard work but in the end it is all worth it, so proud of your creation.

Yes ... I agree in person it really has an almost 3D look to it. This was my intention. It looks like the rock is coming out of the right side and goes back into the left side. It’s pretty cool lol [emoji23]

Very tedious work for sure... many many hours!

Thank you for the kind words . [emoji4][emoji4]
 
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Hey Michael I saw something like this in Cancun a little cove where you can go snorkeling and your creation brought back this happy memories I had a long time ago, thanks my friend.

Exactly! This reminds me of some of my favorite dives I’m been on... it’s very realistic looking . Your welcome! Now go and make some more memories! This is what it’s all about!! [emoji2]
 
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I dig it! It’s differnt from the normal but in a great way. Think it will look spectacular covered in coral.

Yes I agree... once the corals are in.... wow huh!! Lol

It’s gonna be my best build yet! [emoji41]
 

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Yes I agree... once the corals are in.... wow huh!! Lol

It’s gonna be my best build yet! [emoji41]
120RK,

Lol!!!
Your rock work was well worth the wait. It's off the hook and 3D!!!

Look ;Wideyed at all the ledges for new corals... ;Woot ;Woot

I love it and you did a great job :D

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Well I am thoroughly impressed ! ! Very nice design and execution. No wonder it took you this long :)

Thanks ! My brain hurts and I need rest lol. It did take a long time to complete, but I think it’s worth it . [emoji4]
 
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120RK,

Lol!!!
Your rock work was well worth the wait. It's off the hook and 3D!!!

Look ;Wideyed at all the ledges for new corals... ;Woot ;Woot

I love it and you did a great job :D

:)

Yes Sir!! Lots of work it was indeed! I sure hope no one was disappointed after all the wait and hype!

Lots and lots of surface area for corals! [emoji4][emoji4]

Thanks for sticking with the build! [emoji3]
 

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Ok so let’s get this party started!! Lol I did finally complete the Aquascape. Now as I’ve mentioned before you’ll either love it or possibly hate it . This Aquascape has taken me many many hours of drying time and not to mention me working 80+ hours per week. Finding time was in 5 minute chunks.

I had to come up with some non conventional ideas for what I had envisioned. You see I’m a diver and being on many dives I’ve seen lots of different rock structures. With this Aquascape I attempted to replicate a wall dive that I had been to in Puerto Rico. Not the easiest thing to do!! Lol

I used STAX Rock from two little fishies, Aquaforest Stone Fix, and Aquarium grade silicone. I will give details as I post pictures.

Enjoy and I hope you like my Aquascape and it inspires you to think outside of the box and take a risk. I believe my risk has yielded an amazing Aquascape! [emoji4]

I really liked diving in PR. Very nice place, wish I could have seen more.
 
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Wow that looks really good. It really came together with the front piece contrasting very nicely to the black overflow. Looks awesome!

Thank you! I think so too! [emoji4]
 

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