Any latest and greatest aquascaping glue?

[redstang]

I need to redo my aquascaping. I used some putty last time and it sucked. Any recommendations?

 

[rdnelson]

I just stacked mine and made sure they interlocked as best I could and then I am careful when working in the tank. But, if you can get them out of the water for a while, I would drill them and use acrylic rods.

 

[darth reefer]

+1 on drilling. You can make amazing structures with rods, drilling and some zip-ties. I will definitely be going in that direction on my next build.

:lightsaber2:

 

[chefrepo]

Yep, go with the acrylic rods. You can get some at McMaster Carr and pick them up at their location on Fulton industrial and save the shipping. Some people use hydraulic cement to hold it together but I was not real impressed with it as it seemed to break down over time. That may have been due to operator error and your results may vary.

 

[acroholic]

If you use Totoka rock or MarcoRock Key Largo, you won't need cement unless you are making a decent sized arch or similar. Totoka and Key largo lock like puzzle pieces.

 

[chefrepo]

Here you go.......

 

[redstang]

Yeah, I have corals that have grown onto the rock so I can't keep them out for any length of time but I might give the rods a shot anyway. The tank is ten steps from the front door. I can setup a drilling station out there. Any significant risk when taking the rock out of the sand?

Thanks for the replies.

 

[rdnelson]

Watch out for Bristle Worms. LOL

 

[redstang]

rdnelson99;821934 wrote: Watch out for Bristle Worms. LOL

:thumbs: I have gloves!

 

[darth reefer]

Of course I wouldn't suggest keeping the coral encrusted rocks out of the water for any length of time but you can leave those in the tank and build your basic structure by drilling the other rock. If you time it with a water change you could put your old water in a tub at your drilling station and keep the rock wet by dipping every few minutes. Would probably save you from much die off and avoid a cycle.

 

[rdnelson]

darth reefer;821937 wrote: of course i wouldn't suggest keeping the coral encrusted rocks out of the water for any length of time but you can leave those in the tank and build your basic structure by drilling the other rock. If you time it with a water change you could put your old water in a tub at your drilling station and keep the rock wet by dipping every few minutes. Would probably save you from much die off and avoid a cycle.

+1

 

[serpent]

I have heard great things about EcoTech Coral Glue. Supposedly you can glue your rock and corals under water with it. I have yet to try, but you could research.