My first diy rock

[ldk]

So decided make my own rock. What do you think guys ?

 

[Katrina71]

That looks good!

 

[Michael Lane]

So decided make my own rock. What do you think guys ?

That looks really good to me. I like the extra swimming room and the porous looking texture. What did you use to make the rock, and how did you shape it?

 

[ldk]

I made it from aragonite sand, crushed crorals, crushed salt and Portland cement.
I making small pieces and then glueing in a forms it's taking a little bit time and patience

 

[Yates273]

That’s an awesome piece right there. Kudos to you. I really like it can’t you tell

 

[TriggerFinger]

Looks really good! Nice job!

 

[BrandonS]

Looks really good!
Salt? So it will dissolve and leave pore's?
Can you post the ratio for your mix.

 

[Kuub]

Looks great! Nice job!

 

[Just_Pete]

What material did you use?

 

[AlexG]

Looks really nice. Have you calculated the cost/lb for making your rocks? I have considered making my own rocks in a future build and was wondering how much savings you get making your own.

 

[Mikosreef]

Given price of dry rock these days DIY rock is probably 75% to 90% cheaper to make.

The only issue is that you need to cure it with a powerhead for some time in freshwater before you add it to the tank.