Stacking of Base Live Rock

[moxa]

Hi Reefer,

is stacking of live rock right down to the bottom of the tank before adding the level of sand? The corect and better way?

Aim is to provide a firm foundation. Afarid that over period if the LR is stack on top of the sand might give way and topple.

Many thanks

Moxa

[Siput]

Yes, that is the correct way. Alternatively, a cheaper way would be to build a"foundation" using pvc piping with eggcrates. Both will keep the rocks a lot more stable. If u want to be even more "kiasu" than that, u can also join the rocks together using epoxy glue or via piping inserts afater u drill the relevant size holes in the LR - just like Meccano set...

Hope above helps...

[moxa]

Hi Bro Siput,

Thanks for the advice.

I am off to start the cleaning of my new tank and then a water leakage test (leave abt 4 a week) before started to place base LR mix with salt inside it. Is a 80 Gallons 3X2X2 and is a FOWLR.

Many thanks.

Moxa

[pangz]

Yes, that is the correct way. Alternatively, a cheaper way would be to build a"foundation" using pvc piping with eggcrates. Both will keep the rocks a lot more stable. If u want to be even more "kiasu" than that, u can also join the rocks together using epoxy glue or via piping inserts afater u drill the relevant size holes in the LR - just like Meccano set...

Hope above helps...

paisay, a bit suaku..... can anyone tell me where to get eggcrates...... actually dun even know what they look like.

[moxa]

Here's the pic of an eggcrate.

cheers,

Moxa

[pangz]

oh thanks! then where can i get these things?

[yuji]

hi moxa! hee, i always stack the flat solid pieces right at the bottom so as to create a firm base. later on can add others like softies on top. btw, where's your pic of your tank?

cheers.