Making rock formations

[Demitrio555]

Can rock be glued somehow? I wanna make some rock formations but dont kbow what to use to stick em togeather.
If anyine has any ideas plz let me know.

[Hoss]

Do some searches for aquascape or aquascaping....

You can use underwater epoxy, there is a cement you can use, and a lot of people drill their rock and then use acrylic rods or pvc to connect them all. It is a lot of work but well worth it.

Just remember, if you use epoxy or cement, getting that rock out of the aquarium will be a real pain...

Hoss

[Demitrio555]

Cool thanks a lot hoss apreciate the info

What also works really well is drilling the rock and using the fiberglass rods from driveway markers. They are 2 or so dollars and hold up well. If you cant find acrylic rods.

[Demitrio555]

What kind of drill bit do i get for making holes in rock?

[Hoss]

I used a Masonry Drill bit...

http://www.lowes.com/pd_300363-353-9311 ... rill%20bit

[Demitrio555]

Thanks lools like i got a home depot trip to make

[SaltNewbie]

if you need a masonry bit i have a few i can loan you. or we can drill it here if you like

[Demitrio555]

Thanks salt alreay got one i figured ima need one in the future so i bought one so i could have one on hand. Cantt wait i got a lot to do this weekend. Getting ready for my jawfishes!!!

Zip ties are great too, just drill holes in non-visible areas so they don't show too much. For smaller structures, 30lb fish line works great too, and, allows you to use the natural pores in the rock, so, less drilling! You can also make structures using eggcrate as the skeleton and then tie rock to the eggcrate and use pond foam to fill in and strengthen the form. There are lots of ways to build structures with your rock!

[Demitrio555]

coo ima try one of those im switching tanks so its a perfect time tto do it