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PVC pipe/rock structures
Hi, I was wondering about using pvc pipe to create rock structures with.
I have seen some set ups use this methood. Can anyone give me some advice/tips on the best way to go about it? Thank-you for your help. |
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drill and zip ties. i think a lot of it depends on what kind of general structuring you're looking for. For example, there are pinnacles, islands, arches and overhangs, just to name a few. Personally Ive been interested of late in midwater suspended rock structues.
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Is there a special type of zip ties to use or will any kind do? My idea is to create caves for the fish to hide in.
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make sure the zap straps are either stainless steel latch (the little thing that makes the clicking sound) or all plastic, some cheaper ones use a spring steel clip that will rust away,
also the white ones are not UV resistant black ones are so your lights wiill degrade them over time unless they are black. |
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personally, I would stick witht he plastic ones. The black ones would probably be a bit less visible too rather than the stark white zip ties. Over time they would probably get covered in all sorts of sessile invertebrates and algae, so i don't think UV would be a problem.
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Great ideas, Thank-you for adding pictures.
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What size pvc do yoy guys use?
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35gallon, skimz 181, aqua controller l3, AI sol blue w/ controller. reef to be |
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I'm wondering about the glue used to hold the pvc together? any problems with it breaking down, or being in any way toxic to the tank?
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Then I think we're all in trouble because I'm pretty sure most use PVC/PVC glue to plumb there tanks... only difference is the outside of the pipe is wet too... would you even need glue??
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