Pvc framework question

[luvreefs23]

Hi everyone, I was wondering about the use of pvc for
aquascaping a reef. I would like to make pillars and
a mountains with numerous caves and decent surface area
for the placement of corals. Its will be in a 75 gallon
(18"x48"x20" high). Im wondering if a way of doing it
would be to use thinner pvc and drill holes in the rock
and enclose the pvc (kinda like putting donuts on a stick).
I could use the coral epoxy to stick rock rubble and sand
around visable pvc once the structure is complete. I was
thinking of putting "little feet" at the 4 or 5 contact
points to keep the rock off the sand also. Im thinking
since i would be doing alot of fitting out of the tank
that my rock would dry out to some degree but i guess it
would be worth it after all was done...ne one done this
or think its a good idea?

Thanks
Dennis

 

[silverwolf72]

There a whole thread about doing exactly like you said
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=746318&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

 

[birdman204]

Another thing I have seen sucessfully done is using a milk crate in order to acheive the look you are going for, but I definatley suggest checking out the thread above.

 

[flyyyguy]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1304326

here is a much better way to do what you are talking about than pvc IMO. In that thread I show both my older way of simple framewoerk with teeth that grip your rock like glue, and then my new improved way to make s truly hollow reef with absolute flow everywhere and minimal rock. the secoind way takes some drilling. both work great