Is Marble Safe?

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So does anyone know if I wanted to use marble as a base mount for tall narrow rock work if it is safe for the reef? I was thinking of using the marble base off a karate trophy, since it is white and flat so I can be hidden it in the sand easy.
 

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I don't see why you couldn't. As far as I understand, marble trophy base is nothing more than polished stone. Be certain it is clean of any adhesives and other product from the manufacturing process and go for it.
 
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That is what I was thinking is it should be fine as well. I thought since it is such a flat surface and is so heavy in relativity to its small size then mixed with the added sand weight on top it could be perfect to make an invisible base.!
 

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Is is actual marble or cultured marble? The cultured stuff contains resins, pigments, acrylics, etc. I have no idea if it will leach anything undesirable, but may be something to look into. Travertine tiles would also work and are very inexpensive.
 
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Is is actual marble or cultured marble? The cultured stuff contains resins, pigments, acrylics, etc. I have no idea if it will leach anything undesirable, but may be something to look into. Travertine tiles would also work and are very inexpensive.
Natural but good point actually I have seen people use a piece of acrylic as well but I do not want to have it go over and uproot all my sand ir other rick if it does
 

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