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      Diy lr

      I got myself a SCA cube and wanted the rock to look a certain way.

      2 part # 2 potland cement (low alcalinity from HD)
      3 parts corse crushed coral
      2 part fine crushed coral
      1 part argonite sand

      Add little water at the time and mixed together until it feels like the perfect oat meal consistency.

      Then add 2 parts corse water softener salt mix and put in mold


      Plexi glass support structure that got coated in the aggregate. I used templates to make flat spots on the shelf rock and made holes so 1/2” PVC pipe can fit in and connect the two top pieces to the shelf rock. I used the same templates for the top rocks so they fir perfectly onto the shelve rock.










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      Awesome idea, looks pretty sweet!

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      This post is why we come here! Thanks so much for the share.

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      And it’s reef safe??? I’ve been looking for something like this for months now!!! So cool, I’ve got to try it for myself!!!!

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      Quote Originally Posted by Joey’sReef View Post
      And it’s reef safe??? I’ve been looking for something like this for months now!!! So cool, I’ve got to try it for myself!!!!
      Yes, but you have to cure it for about a month until the PH doesn’t go up in the water you cure it in.
      I have it in a tub and do daily water changes. I also add a bit of muriatic acid to start with a lower ph after water changes.


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      Ok, good to know. Thanks.
      The sand in the tub is what kind?

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      Just regular sand from HD. It’s 4 bucks a bag and I used 2 bags for the mold. Make sure it is moist when you make the mold. Let the rock cure for 24h and then handle with care until fully cured.


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