Reef Hardscape 1 - Using Marco Rocks - Step By Step Video Reef Aquascaping
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- čas přidán 9. 03. 2021
- Hi All,
This video is bit different from all my previous videos as in this video I am going to create first hardscape for reef tank. I am using Marco Rocks for this scape and found them really easy to use.
To glue the rocks I am using super glue with Marco rock powder that I created by crushing the rocks.
I have two big hardscapes in the pipe line and all step by step videos will be uploaded here. If you have any questions please feel free to ask in the comments section and I will reply as soon as possible.
Thanks for all the love and support.
Keep Scaping...
Thanks
Jag
you make something amazing out of nothing because this macro rock is really limiting creatively. Great upload mate.
Thanks a lot mate for loving the work and content.
This is awesome man, thank you, the best part of all is the use of the rock powder and a thin cyno ( super glue ), I hate the gel stuff and activator... Keep it coming
Thanks a lot mate for loving the scape.
Great Resource! My RedSea E 170 should arrive in 4-6 weeks - my first tank. Watching your videos inspires me to create a custom reefscape. Thank you!
@@Michael-yf1woThanks for loving the video and supporting the channel. After you glue it all do apply mortar too at the back of the scape or in the gaps where you were not able to apply glue. Helps make the scape super strong and last for years. I do that with all my scapes for peace of mind.
Im venturing into 'scapes' with the idea of then curing them. your work is actually inspirational to an enthusiast, well done
Really nice to hear that mate and good luck with that.
Really is cool to see how similar aquascaping techniques can be applied to reef tanks, awesome work!
Thanks mate for loving this scape. In Reef world less guys focus on scaping so I guess lot can be achieved by putting in more effort towards scaping.
U r so amazing. ❤️ U have something to inspire us evey time ❤️❤️❤️keep going ❤️❤️make more amazing setups ❤️❤️
Thanks bro for the support and love. All the support from the community helps me keep going. More scapes coming soon.
where do you get marco rocks? I can get the jag glue from your site. And what cement do you recommend
nice job. but what happens if you have a problem with a certain coral how do you remove it from the rock as it's all one big heavy piece..lots of shade and lack of flow be a problem also when corals grow
Thanks for the comment and supporting the channel. All slabs are designed so that there is no overlap or shadows. Yes if coral grows to a certain size then they need to be removed or cut and yes hardscape piece can’t be removed. Flow is not a issue too the way it designed. But if at the end coral out grows a tank then there is no other way then to cut the coral and reduce the size.
Man.. looks amazing. I'm putting together a 36g bow front. I'm waiting to build a floating shelf. Any tips would be helpful.
Thanks for loving this scape and the channel. Below is link to another video where I created a long floating shelf. Main thing to care there is use thicker pieces where shelf starts to support the weight and use the thinner shelf rocks as it goes towards the end.
czcams.com/video/J2UNnMf6I6c/video.html
@@JagAquaticsAustralia ok so customer.. lol.. you could build it for me?
@@brianbarnes8509 if you in Australia always can do :). Email us at VeroAquatics@gmail.com or JagAquatics@gmail.com.
Does it last under saltwater?
Yes it last for ever. I also use cement to make sure its super strong for good.
Nobody tells you about the hours of rock smashing to get the fine sand needed for this… lol
Yeah initially, but now Marco powder is available to make life easy :)
Idk if I will get a response but I am willing to try. I am getting ready to build a new lagoon tank. It's 4ft by 2ft and only 9inches deep. The thing is I wanna do a nsa scape like a interlocking tunnel system but the kicker is I want the rock to come out of the water in the center with a waterfall going back into the tank. I am looking for ideas and tips
Thanks idea is cool and do share your progress here.
Beautiful work. How do you cure this big piece? Or can you just put it in the tank and it let age?
Thanks for loving the scape and supporting the channel. Marco rocks are natural rocks and don’t need any curing. Cement that I apply at the back get cured in 24 hours and safe to put in the tank after that. It will keep curing for few days and get stronger inside the water. So after creating a scape and cementing it I wait for 24hours and then add to the tank.
@@JagAquaticsAustralia Thank you. That really helps.
@@JagAquaticsAustralia I just metioned curing coincidentally in my comment. 'Curing' as in bringing alive, wet with bacteria and coraline ;)
Hey man amazing aqua scape I would love to recreate something similar, what glue are you using and what is that white powder for?
Hi mate, thanks for loving the scape and supporting the channel. Glue is Jag Aquatics Instant Aquascaping glue and white powder is crushed Marco rocks or you can crush any other reef rocks too. Here is another video showing gluing process in more detail:
czcams.com/video/1x-epbd7XrQ/video.html
Also glue can be bought from our retail website:
veroaquatics.com.au/collections/aquascaping-glue/products/jag-aquatics-instant-hold-aquascaping-glue-100g
What kind of superglue?
Super glue is Jag Aquatics Instant Hold super glue. It used with crushed powder glue things super quick. Here the link to the product:
jagaquatics.com.au/products/jag-aquatics-instant-hold-aquascaping-glue-100g?_pos=2&_sid=d5b00f261&_ss=r
What kind powder? If the powder is replaced with flour.. Is it good?
Hi, powder I use is crushed marco rocks. Its not good idea to use flour. Thanks
What kind of glue have you used?
Glue is Jag Aquatics Instant Aquascaping Glue.
You can buy from here:
veroaquatics.com.au/collections/aquascaping-glue/products/jag-aquatics-instant-hold-aquascaping-glue-100g