Rockscape help

[NanoreefingMP]

Just wondering what everyone uses for to keep their rockscape together. Do you use putty, supergel or just stack? Doing a new scape for a build so looking for recommendations.if you don’t mind please let me know brands. Thanks in advance!

 

[Jeepguy242]

All 3

 

[scott11106]

i also do a bit of all three plus i drill and rod the major structures so i can have some overhangs ect that could not otherwise occur.

 

[jerburton]

Just wondering what everyone uses for to keep their rockscape together. Do you use putty, supergel or just stack? Doing a new scape for a build so looking for recommendations.if you don’t mind please let me know brands. Thanks in advance!

I think it really depends on what you are going for. For most scapes I think stacking while filling in with a bit of putty is sufficient. Alternatively if you want to go for the more elaborate/bonsai look, I personally have had the most success with the acrylic rod and zip tie technique. This requires a certain type of rock as very porous rocks won’t stand up to the drilling required. Then you can cover up the joint with putty. I find super glue works best when working with smaller non-structurally supported joints.

 

[NanoreefingMP]

I ended up pick this up today. I want to give it a try!

 

[mandi29221]

The putty is crap in my opinion. I used it in my first tank turned water cloudy also my rocks still fell...

 

[CiCikl85]

I have used BSI Super Glue with great success, I usually make a main structure then fill in with smaller pieces... This is my 90 that I used only BSI super glue, there is 2 main structures with rubble glued around it to make its shape.