The Ultimate DIY Rocks!
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Rhodophyta
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I use a mortar box and a hoe. There are two and three bag electric mixers. That would actually be handy if you were hosting an aragocrete workshop, but would make too much for one person to use before it started to set.
Insane Reefer
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LOL!
Keep us posted - this fall would have me out picking the leaves off those saplings just to see, lol.
Great site BTW - I like a place that has sound files of how things are pronounced
Insane Reefer
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I haven't forgotten about posting the emails from the guy in England who is director for a cement microanalysis firm - he and I have been sending emails back and forth; him asking questions and me trying to answer them. He thinks he has some idea's that might help us, but is trying to collect as much info about what we can do and use and what we are trying for so he can offer suggestions intelligently.
I think I may have a reef convert - he seems to really be getting into this project
He asked me a question that I wasn't positive on the answer for, so am asking hoping someone might have the answer.
I'm thinking this would be a perfect size, but haven't seen anything "scientific" about the average pore sizes in real LR, so was hoping one of you would know?
I think I may have a reef convert - he seems to really be getting into this project
He asked me a question that I wasn't positive on the answer for, so am asking hoping someone might have the answer.
I'm thinking this would be a perfect size, but haven't seen anything "scientific" about the average pore sizes in real LR, so was hoping one of you would know?
michaelalan
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I think 1-2 mm would be great.
Okay I think I have read every post on this thread but am not a 100% sure :eek1: its a long mother 
Anyway i did see a few remarks somewhat along these lines but am not sure if anyone has actually tried this or not.
I do not like the idea of adding salt too much so has anyone tried adding sand clods to make caves and such. You could add a coating of white glue to the outside of the sand and let that dry. You could make these in varying shapes before adding the rock mix over them. The glue coat should hold them stable long enough to get initial set on the concrete then would disolve in water to allow the hollow to form.
I would think this would also work for making fairly intricate sand molds to pour the mix in although they would not be as random this way. Anyone tried something similar?
Anyway i did see a few remarks somewhat along these lines but am not sure if anyone has actually tried this or not.I do not like the idea of adding salt too much so has anyone tried adding sand clods to make caves and such. You could add a coating of white glue to the outside of the sand and let that dry. You could make these in varying shapes before adding the rock mix over them. The glue coat should hold them stable long enough to get initial set on the concrete then would disolve in water to allow the hollow to form.
I would think this would also work for making fairly intricate sand molds to pour the mix in although they would not be as random this way. Anyone tried something similar?
goldmaniac
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BADFISH,
just try the salt. works great. I don't think i have enough patience to apply a coat of glue to sand.
But I'd be very interested in hear your results if you do try that idea.
just try the salt. works great. I don't think i have enough patience to apply a coat of glue to sand.
But I'd be very interested in hear your results if you do try that idea.
Insane Reefer
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Not a bad idea - I've done something like that with solar salt cubes:
It works fairly well for the salt, but it needs like week to dry as the salt plays havoc with the water in the glue.
I think it would be easier to mix the glue into the sand, then shape as needed - get it sort of paste like in consistency and mold to what you want and allow to dry.
I'll give it a try.
Unfortunatly I have not. Sorry Insane! I just got my first tank online and I'm looking at LR options at the moment. We were also just informed that for the next 3 weekends we will be having out of state guests so we are frantically cleaning before they arrive. I will try to email them ASAP though! I'll add it to my todo list.
thriceanangel
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I hate cleaning before guests come. Makes me feel like a liar. Our house isn't that clean when they're NOT there, why should that change just because they ARE there. I also hate it when we have been cleaning for 3 days, and when the guests just get there, my wife says "Excuse the mess."
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Sorry I'll return to my seat now.
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Sorry I'll return to my seat now.
Insane Reefer
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No worries, Eshook, do it when you have a chance - just wanted to know if you had
I'm with you Angel - I learned my housekeeping skills from my mother, who was known for her lack of skills in that area. I try not to let it get to "filth", but "cluttered" is a common state around here.
I'm with you Angel - I learned my housekeeping skills from my mother, who was known for her lack of skills in that area. I try not to let it get to "filth", but "cluttered" is a common state around here.
I agree with both of you. A nice cluttered mess with stacks of 'stuff' is usually what I go for. Fortunately I always know where everything is. Unfortunately my wife disagrees with me ... :rollface:
We won't make the place look spotless, but you will at least be able to see a vacuum'ed floor. :lol:
In lighter news I bought pH tests and tested a rock I made 1 1/2 yrs ago and I think its cured/kured! I have another one that needs to be tested, but this is exciting because now I will have at least 2 rock pieces for my tank! In addition I found the Perlite so I can start making some Perlcrete!
As always I will post with updates.
We won't make the place look spotless, but you will at least be able to see a vacuum'ed floor. :lol:
In lighter news I bought pH tests and tested a rock I made 1 1/2 yrs ago and I think its cured/kured! I have another one that needs to be tested, but this is exciting because now I will have at least 2 rock pieces for my tank! In addition I found the Perlite so I can start making some Perlcrete!
As always I will post with updates.
Insane Reefer
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So anyone making rock this weekend?
Neptune777
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OHHH YEAH!
Insane Reefer
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Congrats on your commercial start, Neptune
Salty Brother
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i just made another batch yestserday
and im pretty sure that the last batch that i made is almost cured.
and im pretty sure that the last batch that i made is almost cured.
BrainBandAid
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Just a friendly word of advice, people:
If you happen to be kuring your rocks outside, and get the genius idea that a great way to get rid of that pesky woodchuck running amuck through your garden would be to dump about 40 gallons of kure water down it's little burrow, make sure there's nothing blocking your sprint to the front door when instead of a cute little woodchuck, a large, wet, pi$$ed off and tired looking skunk happens to surprise you instead.
Just a heads up.
If you happen to be kuring your rocks outside, and get the genius idea that a great way to get rid of that pesky woodchuck running amuck through your garden would be to dump about 40 gallons of kure water down it's little burrow, make sure there's nothing blocking your sprint to the front door when instead of a cute little woodchuck, a large, wet, pi$$ed off and tired looking skunk happens to surprise you instead.
Just a heads up.
Insane Reefer
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Oh Jeez!
Wonder what the skunk was doing in the 'chucks hole, and looking tired to boot...
:eek1:
I've been known to drain kure water into mole holes - maybe I should stop...
Do you need some tomato juice?
Wonder what the skunk was doing in the 'chucks hole, and looking tired to boot...
:eek1:
I've been known to drain kure water into mole holes - maybe I should stop...
Do you need some tomato juice?
BrainBandAid
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Luckily no... I screamed like a girl and RAN.
Of course I had to try it again a few days later... and out comes the woodchuck. ??? Comunal hole?
After a half dozen more water dumps, nuthin' comes out now. So keep tryin with the moles.
Of course I had to try it again a few days later... and out comes the woodchuck. ??? Comunal hole?
After a half dozen more water dumps, nuthin' comes out now. So keep tryin with the moles.
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