Hello everyone! I am building a new pico bare bottom that has a requirement for low maintenance. I'd also like to grow some encrusting coral on the bottom and don't want it overtaking the rock work. Given both of these needs, I would like to raise the rockwork off the glass.
To do this, I plan on drilling holes into the bottom of the rockwork, and sinking acrylic rods/tubes into them with super glue. Then, I'll cut the rods to length.
I have three main questions:
How high should the rockwork sit above the glass to prevent encrusters from jumping onto it and to allow adequate flow?
How can I ensure that the holes I drill are all straight/at the correct angle, and that the rods are cut evenly?
Are there any problems with doing this that I'm overlooking? Are there better alternatives? Similar experiences?
Check out my build thread for more details and pictures of the current progress. Thanks in advance for everybody's help on this!
To do this, I plan on drilling holes into the bottom of the rockwork, and sinking acrylic rods/tubes into them with super glue. Then, I'll cut the rods to length.
I have three main questions:
How high should the rockwork sit above the glass to prevent encrusters from jumping onto it and to allow adequate flow?
How can I ensure that the holes I drill are all straight/at the correct angle, and that the rods are cut evenly?
Are there any problems with doing this that I'm overlooking? Are there better alternatives? Similar experiences?
Check out my build thread for more details and pictures of the current progress. Thanks in advance for everybody's help on this!