Rock work

[Squidward5]

Good job of putting this all together.

 

[Mudbeaver]

Cement

Cement

Another cement covering project on another material this time, but the process is always the same, cement, sealer.

Although many of these projects are made for freshwater, the projects are also valid for saltwater; the process are the same, and the level of care must be the same in both cases. Proper sealing of materials and preventing leaching of harmful chemicals or substances prevail in either cases. The ideas and originality is what interest me here. Wood is and could be the only material to be avoided in a saltwater tank unless special care and circumstances where met.


Here another video about a very mixed up set a mad mad kind of set up but seem to be working well... funny actually, enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAH6Q5LZbkY&list=PLB7F72205071B7C10&index=4

 

[Mudbeaver]

Twisted

Twisted

Some have taken aquascaping a bit to the extreme and some , well actually aquascape the tank itself...

Please tell me the hole is sealed.....

I hope it really doesn't flush

That should be filled with beer not fish

 

[Mudbeaver]

The PVC connection

The PVC connection

Some old fashion PVC action and new PVC standard

Very short video on PVC colums

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1XFPV_oJv8&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFeAhgxhT4IybDyGn7FYHuNQ&index=25

 

[Mudbeaver]

The PVC connection

The PVC connection

PVC solutions

How to drill video #1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnK4NiIoQKk&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFeAhgxhT4IybDyGn7FYHuNQ&index=26

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo1PX1tKtZM&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFdecJwAtWrtbWAqt0s4n2Xa&index=13

Super slick tank watch a tank from the year 3000, lol

 

[Mudbeaver]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDvp7Smyzas&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFeAhgxhT4IybDyGn7FYHuNQ&index=20

Monster scaping video 1000 G tank

 

[Mudbeaver]

A few more PVC And How to glue them

A few more PVC And How to glue them

How to prep and Glue PVC with cement, here's a video about it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StBQaV_SwfQ&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFeAhgxhT4IybDyGn7FYHuNQ&index=27

Tools and kinds of cements

A good video on the method to apply your cement; its near the end of the video be patient lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTWh4yG8WqI

 

[biggles]

What i would do to this little beauty with frags lol........ awesome stuff mate. :thumbsup:
I'll dig up some of the bonsai tree pics i found inspirational when designing my scape and post them in a day or so

 

[Mudbeaver]

Hey thanks, glad your following. :dance:

 

[Mudbeaver]

Brainstorming

Brainstorming

Brainstorming

A video of one of the biggest aquarium in the world

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7deClndzQw&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFdecJwAtWrtbWAqt0s4n2Xa&index=14

 

[Mudbeaver]

Brain storming

Brain storming

Brain storming; remember your aquascape is not your tank, its not the finish product, its like a trunk to a tree, the leaves will come later, with your corals, and frags, over doing it is possible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k8qUCe4774&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFeAhgxhT4IybDyGn7FYHuNQ&index=4

A bit of aquascaping , making a pillar, watch out for the music, you may want to hit mute!

 

[Mudbeaver]

Brainstorming

Brainstorming

brain·storm·ing [breyn-stawr-ming]
noun
a conference technique of solving specific problems, amassing information, stimulating creative thinking, developing new ideas, etc., by unrestrained and spontaneous participation in discussion.

a fit of mental confusion or excitement.

Yes some rock can be cut with a saw your blade will have to be replaced but you can achieve great modeling without putty just by squaring off large pieces.

A video about aquascaping with shelves kina bonzai shape tank .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYWOU2ulctM&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFeAhgxhT4IybDyGn7FYHuNQ&index=9

 

[Mudbeaver]

Water flow

Water flow

Feature Article: Water Flow is More Important for Corals Than Light

One thing to consider when doing your aquascape is your waterflow. Check out this short but very informative article about waterflow an underestimated factor in are reefs.

************************http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006/11/aafeature/view#section-7*******************************************

Same colony different flow

Your rock work will affect this throughout the life of your tank no matter what pump or skimmer you add, think of it.This video is a mute one but lots of good tips in it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyITikC36MM

 

[Mudbeaver]

Water flow

Water flow

Water flow follow up

Watching some video on water flows make me realise that are sculptures and rockwork can seriously hamper are water quality so its not too much, and too late to talk a bit about or think about it while doing your scaping. To help you understand or visualise the concept those videos are very revealing of the stake invole. The material and brand are not important just the way they are used can be applied to any power head, pumps and controlers. You have to watch all of them to get the point .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e3m9QvYRSI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFGASFHEWL8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpBqBylfNPA&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFdQJOslBfMfVJP0_GWx-gLV&index=8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhqPbV4SyBw&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFdQJOslBfMfVJP0_GWx-gLV

An article

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006/11/aafeature/view

 

[Mudbeaver]

An impeller hadn't been checked for a year the owner was wondering why his tank temperature was so high and his pump was so loud.... every 2-3 month in a bath of water and vinegar please

Used for are corals and rock pieces

..............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8diFizh5R3I&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFeAhgxhT4IybDyGn7FYHuNQ&index=30

Some methods of attaching your frags and coral to your rocks video

 

[Mudbeaver]

Pond foam uninterrupted

Pond foam uninterrupted

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr1Q52MjwZU&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFdQJOslBfMfVJP0_GWx-gLV&index=3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO6zPhelI1Q&feature=c4-overview&list=UU0SvbcBQKPxBOArQY9hbB2Q

A few good tricks Video for your tanks noises and a disaster tank ....

 

[Mudbeaver]

Foam fest for fresh or saltwater

Foam fest for fresh or saltwater

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh_lO137ZQY&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFcnDWV9CBKyfdSf3h-ehY_J&index=3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFp9S9HB-wU&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFcnDWV9CBKyfdSf3h-ehY_J

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHCSr8jt64o&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFcnDWV9CBKyfdSf3h-ehY_J


Video topic Tank Disasters, Deep Sand Bed want to see one die, take look and learn why and how...:sad2:


Feel free to post your aquascape and video of your work and experiences on here. This is a place to share your rock work, pegging work, frag work don't be shy, their's room for every one.

 

[Mudbeaver]

Years ago

Years ago

7 Years ago i made a poll about live rock and had these results;

Tonga 23- 22.12%
Fiji 64 - 61.54%
Marshall island 10 - 9.62%
Cook island 2- 1.92%
Caribbean 13- 12.50%
Fake rocks 7- 6.73%
Can i use less than 1LB/Gallon yes (why; answer in respond) 7- 6.73%
Can i use less than 1LB/Gallon no (why; answer in respond) 4- 3.85%
Barebottom is great 1- 0.96%
Deep sand bed 14- 13.46%
Coarse sand bed 3- 2.88%
Fine sand bed 28- 26.92%

The question was;

What's the best live rock and why(you can add in your comments) It will be interesting to see another poll about that today and its results

 

[Mudbeaver]

Crazy tanks

Crazy tanks

Crazy tanks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4mNXS_wkjM&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFdecJwAtWrtbWAqt0s4n2Xa&index=4

A video of a simple rimless rectangular tank where we think of the fish first and where the fish are happy you'll see, beautifull tank.

 

[Mudbeaver]

Renovating

Renovating

Renovating tanks and improving tanks before and after cleaning or changing its system

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgWeYT7YvJo&list=PLk_Pw-jAYdFdQJOslBfMfVJP0_GWx-gLV&index=6

A video on saving a tanks by changing its flow really good