DIY reef rock - what is the best way to do it?

Katze · Dec 14, 2023

Hello Everyone,

I just got a light for my 300L tank. Next is the aquascape.
I'd choose DIY because of the dry rocks' prices, besides if I can manipulate the shape, then it gives space for more creativity.
I know that some curing will be needed 2-3 months usually, but the swifter the cure the better it is.

The question is as the title says.

ISpeakForTheSeas · Dec 14, 2023

The best way might depend on what you're trying to do with the aquascape, but here are some ways that have been used successfully for various scapes/kinds of scapes:

Build your own rock for practically free

Make your own rock When the hobby started there was no live rock for sale, as a matter of fact, there wasn’t even dead rock for sale. We used dead, white bleached pieces of coral to decorate our tanks and we bought that in a furniture store...

www.reef2reef.com

DIY Rock Tutorial/Info Thread (Rocks, walls, floors, etc.)

Joining a new forum is kinda like starting fresh for me, and I definitely love to contribute when I can. I've casually scanned the threads in this area and haven't seen much in the way of DIY rocks and rock projects. Since making DIY rock is my business, I'd like to think of myself as somewhat...

www.reef2reef.com

Foam rock wall 8 years old

so I just wanted to post up a long term report about my foam rock wall. It is just over 8 years old. And has held up great i did allot of reading on other forums about it and i decided to go with touch n foam pond foam i got it off e-bay for $8 A can. i chose this foam because on the front...

www.reef2reef.com

Build Thread - Foam Wall Instructable - A Full How-to, Step-by-Step Guide

Foam Wall Instructable- A Full How-to, Step-by-Step Guide 26g bowfront First things first, you need to realize that you need a foam wall in your tank! They are relatively easy to make and can transform your tank into one that all of your friends are envious of. DISCLAIMER: I am responsible...

www.reef2reef.com