Can’t say the outcome looks natural, but appreciate the techniques which have gone into this, currently researching for my first tank, can’t wait to get my hands on some rock!!,
This is by far the best most informative video I’ve ever seen on scaping and I’ve seen loads, Your scape is awesome I really am going to try this for myself, thanks for this uploads and I can’t wait until your next one, thanks again from Scotland 🏴, see you soon
Thank you so much for the amazing comment! Im glad it has inspired you to try too! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask and I'd love it if you could share with your local reefing groups! Lets banish the old school rock walls haha
Awesome mate! Your boy is picking this youtube thing up fast. This video is the best I've seen on this... like the detail is epic - if I ever make another scape I'm gonna do it for sure incorporating in some liverock ;)
How do you flatten the rock that way, or did you buy it like that? Do you know the best way to flatten a rock without it crumbling in pieces? I would assume like a Sanding belt or bandsaw but would like to know the best way to get the rock flat like the ones you have in this video.
Great job! It does not look like you stole anything from BRS. Give yourself some credit. I don't know how you popped up on my feed, but I'm glad you did! Excellent info! I'm going to take some of your video mixed with the information from BRS and see what happens! Thanks again!
That looks fantastic! I was worried about the structural strength of these types of rock scapes but you have put my mind at ease. I was planning on following the instructions of BRS nsa but yours looks much faster, easier, cost effective and actually stronger than using gel glue. Great camera man too!
Think this is the most detailed and best rock scape build video I’ve seen, I wonder if you could find out how to colour it purple like the CaribSea Life Rock, that would be amazing 👌
Thank you so much I really appreciate the comment! Please share with your local reefing groups to hopefully inspire others looking to do a different scape. To colour it purple you would just crush down carbisea life rock and use it as the final dusting once you've finished glueing
You'll need some very fine coral sand, acrylic paint and a paint roller. Mix 3 colors, first a light brown and paint the whole rock. Blow a bit of coral sand onto the still wet paint so it will stick. Let dry. Then mix a dark purple and paint again (but not the entire rock) and again blow a bit of coral sand into the wet dark purple. Let dry. Finally mix a light purple for the highlights.
Those aqua scape is awesome. But I could never lift something this size. Can you do one doing them in sections so they can be easily moved around and lifted by some unfortunately like me with a now bum shoulder.
@@omarcadenas9 that thought really crossed my mind for my new cade frag tank but i do want to share how to run a frag system too so will start there! Buttr you never know when itll turn into a shallow reef with mangroves and pipefish 😅
AWESOME video!!!! until i cameacross your videoI had a different plan. You helped a mate from other side of the world!!!! how many bottle of glue did you use?
Oh thanks mate! So glad its inspired you 🙌🙌🙌 For this scape I used about 20 bottles of glue! The axia was incredibly difficult to find so ive sourced my own brand and works just as well!
Only just found this video, just in time as I’m about to start a new reef tank, excellent video, where do you get that glue from in Australia or do you recommend another brand
Thanks David. This is the best video demonstrating this method that I have watched so far. So keen to give it a go. Have the proreef S2 1500 coming next Wednesday so you know it’s on. If I have no FB or Insta account how can I get some of that glue off you?
Would like more detailed information on what kinds of rock you used and the glue. I am planning a 40 breeder and want something like this but I am guessing it’s just a mixture of shelf rock and Marco rocks?
Hey mate! All the details are in the video but the rock is marco rock “base rock” and “shelf rock”. The glue is a thin viscosity cyanoacrylate glue. Are you based in the states?
Has been in the tank around 6 months now and have had no deterioration at all 😊 Many people i follow who use this method have had their scapes in the tank for years and they still hold up fine!
@@firsttimereefertv1588 thanks man … just thinking about setting up my first reef and the stacks rocks of old doesn't look good. if I do decide to go ahead going to do something like this
Hey David, your aquascaping is really inspiring me. I’m having two pieces of big Macro boulders in the tank for about 5 months and I really want take them out to do a better structure, my question is, is that safe to do so? Does your method will suit for wet rock glue?
I am planning to use river rocks for my first aquascape. Can I crush the same river rock to make powder like you did. If not are there any alternatives? BTW I love your works.
Good luck on your scape! Unfortunately i dont think the river rocks will work as itll require an aragonite base. You could try an aragonite sand amd sprinkle that on the rock joints and see if it sticks?
Gosh, it looks amazing and so easy and fast to set. I've been having trouble to use AF stone fix probably this method suits me better. Thank you so much, looking forward to try myself!!!!!
i am planning on doing this for my 15g peninsula waterbox build! i am about to buy the marco rock from BRS. How many pound of rock will you think i need to create a nice size negative space centerpiece for the tank?? also since the tank is so small do you think i can get away with just superglue or will i need the epoxy/mortar as well ?
Fantastic you will love the marco rock! I would think 2 pound of base rock and 2 pound of shelf rock should be more tha sufficient. If you use the method i shared in this video you wont need mortar or epoxy!
@@firsttimereefertv1588 your saying I only need 4 pounds of rock no way that is way to little lol ... I was going to buy 20 lbs of rock with a medium size foundation piece. Is 20lbs to much ? Maybe I should go 15lbs?
Great content man, but I have a question. Super glue supposedly deteriorates in saltwater over time. I think that's why they suggest gluing and puttying frags if you want them to stay in place (because eventually the glue gets worn down and loses its effect). Do you know if the same will happen here? Is there anything about the chemical reaction that prevents that deterioration?
Thanks mate! This process I feel is completely different to glueing frags. With frags the glue consistency is thicker which therefore means the purity is lower as there has been a thickening agent added. The glue is use is 97% pure cyanoacrylate and it wicks into the powder that cause a chemical reaction to set. Unlike coral glue that stays as a blob of glue. Im confident over time that there will be no issues but will certainly report if there are any! I know other have used this method and their scape is still rock solid 4-5 years on. I question if putty would even last that long without cracking!
Hello David! New subscriber here! How’s the scape doing now? I just built one and was a little worried about the long term durability. How’s it going? Thanks!
@@mrschnigglepoo Than at Tidal Gardens made a video about all the glues suitable to use in the States! Please check it out and leave a comment on their post saying i sent you 😅 let me know if you cant find the video ☺️
Wonderfull ideas from you...scape is brilliant...I have one question though, if you don't mind. Are the edges a bit rough for long fins/tails on fish when they swim through? Just a thought. Thank you. :>)
Bro I am setting up a 40 gallon breeder all in one DIY my first time ever building tank as far as filtration inside love this scape it would be perfect for what I want I am going for a frag system/display Tank! Words cannot describe how I feel about this scape! If I need any advice can I please reach out to you thank you for the video. Amazing! PS I love the commentary from the young one and I did exactly as he said subscribe
Time will tell on how long this will last but from my research there seems to be no issues. Emarco400 is definitely very strong but also allows for slight flex to avoid breaking. But the process of mixing the product, short working times and mess afterwards doesn't make it my top choice. Thanks of watching!
Superglue alone is rubbish, but the trick is combined with powder you're basically making speed-cement which bonds like crazy. The fact you can't break it on the joints anymore tells me enough that this is very secure.
Thank you! I used approx 20-25kg of rock in total and quite a lot of glue. Only reason is because I was learning how to do this new method so wasted a lot of glue!
First Time Reefer TV thanks for the reply :) that’s a lot less rock than I would of expected, if I was planning for a scape like this how much glue would you reccomend getting?
Peach02 for a scape this size and it being your first attempt I would get 20 bottles to begin with. If youre based in Australia ive got some large bottles coming to sell 😊
How dry does the rock need to be. I'm curing some old rock from an old tank and was going to try this method but didn't know if the rock needed to be super dry.
@@theupstateangler oh! Than from Tidal Gardens has a video on the best glues appropriate for this in the US! Please leave a comment on their video saying I reccommended you to watch theirs 😅😅😅 Goodluck with your scaping!!
Hey David how can I get you to get me some of that glue 😉 I need it ASAP for my aquascape. Need a box of it the 911 axia gold glue. Please let me know. Thank you.
Question for you. Did you buy the Marco flat foundation rock and start your aquascaping from there? Also, how much Marco ledge rock, foundation rock and regular rock did you buy?
Yes the foundation is best piece to use as the base as it makes it very stable. I used approximately 20kg in total for both scapes with a mix of base rock, foundation and shelf rock too
I’m scaping with live rock that I’ve collected over the years from my reef club that I’ve kept cycling. Anyways, trying to do this wet makes me want to throw up🤢🤮😂. But, it’s turning out so nice!!!! Thank you for this video!! Also, I don’t have any shelf rock😔
Thank you! Are you based in australia? Ive found it extremely difficult to find the Axia 911 glue so I have brought in my own to use and sell. Thanks for watching!
Hey buddy, I’ve got a new 7 foot system coming and love what you’ve done with this. Did you find any issues with using Marco rock over time and has it started to coraline up yet? Biggest concern is how long it will look nasty for as I’ve always used real reef but love the idea of producing something like this for a long term mega scape. Have the joins also held?
Hey mate! Nice work on a 7’ tank! I love the marco rock and have no regrets! Hasnt started to coraline as i havent run lights yet but its already has a biofilm over it and isnt stark white. That was one of my main concerns using this rock but im still happy with my decision! Joins have held without any issues too!
@@firsttimereefertv1588 hey mate thanks for the reply 👍👍 that sounds great to me pal, how many kilos of rock did you order? Going to get the rock ordered so I’m all set and ready to build 😎👌 love how strong it looks and how you can’t see the joins
Thank you so much! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! I would love if you could share with your local reefing groups to hopefully inspire others!
First Time Reefer TV I will share on a few groups mate. I’m actually still considering doing a re scape on my tank after watching this video . By the way love the fact you get your son involved with the build it’s been great watching, future reefer right there 😎
DB’S Reef * thanks much appreciated mate! You totally should as you can see its incredibly easy to create nice scapes! Yes im getting hkm started nice and young and he absolutely loves being in the videos so ill keep him around as a camera man 😂
@@firsttimereefertv1588 yeah i see the watery glue is best when using the crushed rock as your bonding media. Hell of a job, i will be doing this over the weekend, thanks!
@@firsttimereefertv1588 just ordered some glue. Had to order on Amazon. The local places didnt have watery glue. I already mortared everything and it is strong. I am going to use the glue and powdered rock to cover the mortar so I don’t have to see it. Should look awesome!
Came for the scape, stayed for the kids commentary and involvement. Nice work Dad. AWESOME.
Brilliant technique, I saw it on tidal gardens but they didn’t show in such detail. Thanks for posting
Your son has to be one of the cutest children I have ever seen!! Good job!
yeah that is why we want to see aquascape films ....
Great aquascape!! Inspiration and technique acquired, thank you
Great video. That ending was so funny and genuine. Also cool to include your kid in your hobby.
Thank you so much! Im lucky he loves the tanks and the youtube channel just as much as i do 😅
Your little buddy is doing a great job! Reminded me of when my sons were little, and they helped me with projects.
Can’t say the outcome looks natural, but appreciate the techniques which have gone into this, currently researching for my first tank, can’t wait to get my hands on some rock!!,
Awesome job on the Aquascape. It would help us to see it if the finished product was on a darker surface.
This is amazing....Love the fact u went into detail with your technique....Thank you and this is dope!!!!!!!
Producer Reef thanks for watching! Hope it inspires your scaping tech ique too!
I enjoyed this video and I love that you involve your kids, it's so wonderful. Working on my first saltwater tank and this is part of my research.
Thanks for the message! I love that my son enjoys it nearly as much as i do 😅 welcome to the workd of marine! Any questions feel free to sing out 😊
Hands down the best scape i have ever seen not in nature. Great job cant wait to see more!!!
Thank you so much for the kinds words! Looks even better with coral on it now! Update coming very soon 😊
I think you need to have your "assistant" do a bunch more videos! He's great!!
This is by far the best most informative video I’ve ever seen on scaping and I’ve seen loads, Your scape is awesome I really am going to try this for myself, thanks for this uploads and I can’t wait until your next one, thanks again from Scotland 🏴, see you soon
Thank you so much for the amazing comment! Im glad it has inspired you to try too! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask and I'd love it if you could share with your local reefing groups! Lets banish the old school rock walls haha
WOW dude thats awesome. Thata why i love this hobby. Been reefing since 2001 and still have wow moments very cool man
Thanks so much mate! 🙏🙏🙏 love it when people get inspired from my work especially for those that have been around for awhile!
Best scaping method I’ve seen thus far
Thanks brother!
Awesome 👌 I'll definitely subscribe, the narrative by your son was classic
Awesome mate!
Your boy is picking this youtube thing up fast.
This video is the best I've seen on this... like the detail is epic - if I ever make another scape I'm gonna do it for sure incorporating in some liverock ;)
Sunny Goold thank you so much man! Im blessed to have him lovong the channel as much as i do! Please share the video with your local reefgeek groups!
Man you’re rockscape is beautiful that’s gonna be so perfect for corals all over it 👍👍👍
Thanks mate! can't wait to share it once i start stacking coral!
How do you flatten the rock that way, or did you buy it like that?
Do you know the best way to flatten a rock without it crumbling in pieces? I would assume like a Sanding belt or bandsaw but would like to know the best way to get the rock flat like the ones you have in this video.
Great job! It does not look like you stole anything from BRS. Give yourself some credit. I don't know how you popped up on my feed, but I'm glad you did! Excellent info! I'm going to take some of your video mixed with the information from BRS and see what happens! Thanks again!
Thank you so much mate 🙏🙏🙏 Hope it inspires you to create something awesome!
Man love your son he’s a cool lil guy
Scape looks awesome
Thanks mate he can certainly be very helpful sometimes haha Thanks for the comment and please share to your local reefing groups to inspire others!
Omg brother, you've got yourself your very own producer/camera man 😂, i lost my shit.
Cracking job Aston 👌
Ive always dreamed on having a camera man hahaha Living the dream I am lol
Man that is just awesome! Beautiful work! And awesome helper you have there!
Alex Andonian thanks so much mate!
First Time Reefer TV you’re welcome! I tried searching for the Korean TH-cam channel you referenced but couldn’t find. Care to share a link?!
Your son is Awesome!!!! Great little helper
Thank you! He sure is 😅😅
@@firsttimereefertv1588 he looked like Baby Thor when wielding that mallet
@@MastaBlastaa youre not wrong 😂😂😂😂
Beautiful scape, i guess i need to order more shelf pieces as you've incorporated a good few and it looks spot on
That looks fantastic! I was worried about the structural strength of these types of rock scapes but you have put my mind at ease. I was planning on following the instructions of BRS nsa but yours looks much faster, easier, cost effective and actually stronger than using gel glue. Great camera man too!
Think this is the most detailed and best rock scape build video I’ve seen, I wonder if you could find out how to colour it purple like the CaribSea Life Rock, that would be amazing 👌
Thank you so much I really appreciate the comment! Please share with your local reefing groups to hopefully inspire others looking to do a different scape. To colour it purple you would just crush down carbisea life rock and use it as the final dusting once you've finished glueing
You'll need some very fine coral sand, acrylic paint and a paint roller. Mix 3 colors, first a light brown and paint the whole rock. Blow a bit of coral sand onto the still wet paint so it will stick. Let dry. Then mix a dark purple and paint again (but not the entire rock) and again blow a bit of coral sand into the wet dark purple. Let dry. Finally mix a light purple for the highlights.
Those aqua scape is awesome. But I could never lift something this size. Can you do one doing them in sections so they can be easily moved around and lifted by some unfortunately like me with a now bum shoulder.
Hey there! You can make the scapes as small as youd like!! Doing them in sections is actually better
This is so satisfying to watch, thanks for the tips David.
Thank you for watching mate! Hope it inspires you!
@@firsttimereefertv1588 it sure did David. i would love this aquascape on a frag system just like the new Cade frag system.
@@omarcadenas9 that thought really crossed my mind for my new cade frag tank but i do want to share how to run a frag system too so will start there! Buttr you never know when itll turn into a shallow reef with mangroves and pipefish 😅
@@firsttimereefertv1588 yes that what I would like too Mangroves and pipe fish.
Beautiful, just wondering if it will hold up in salt water a few years from now.
Thank you! Yes i have seen other hobbyists use this method and still holds years down the track
AWESOME video!!!! until i cameacross your videoI had a different plan. You helped a mate from other side of the world!!!! how many bottle of glue did you use?
Oh thanks mate! So glad its inspired you 🙌🙌🙌 For this scape I used about 20 bottles of glue! The axia was incredibly difficult to find so ive sourced my own brand and works just as well!
"Beautiful art" Thank you for your scape.
Beautiful hardscape, truly an inspiration
Hi~
You did really good job on Marco Rock Scaping
I really enjoyed your work
Thanks
Thank you so much for dropping by! Thank you for the inspiration too and showing me the method to create scape!
Fantastic mate!
Really looking forward watching this scape inside water!
Thanks mate! Posted a photo jjst now check it out 🤣
your cameraman is super cool. nice tutorial mate.
Thanks mate!
God bless the little guy cute touch
Thanks so much! 🙏 Hope the scape inspires you!
Only just found this video, just in time as I’m about to start a new reef tank, excellent video, where do you get that glue from in Australia or do you recommend another brand
Hi Leigh! Sorry for the late reply!! Good luck on your new venture! I have glue available of youre still in need 😊
Amazing scape! I was wondering though... do you need to use the crushed base rock you're using or can you crush standard base rock or dead live rock?
I believe that this is the strongest way to form a bond but I think any aragonite material will also be suitable 😊
This was an amazing video... quick question, how did you get the flat rock? How you cut it? Thanks
Thank you so much 🙏 please share with your reefing friends! The flat rock is also the same rock and its called “Stax Rocks” its great stuff!
The Axia 911 is a mission to source! Do you have any in stock? Would you ship to NZ?
Thanks David. This is the best video demonstrating this method that I have watched so far. So keen to give it a go. Have the proreef S2 1500 coming next Wednesday so you know it’s on. If I have no FB or Insta account how can I get some of that glue off you?
First Time Reefer TV thanks so much man. I hope you don’t get spammed now. Sent the message so you can feel free to delete that comment.
Cool technique. Have you ever tried diatomous earth powder which is very fine and easily acquired instead of the crushed Marco rock?
Would like more detailed information on what kinds of rock you used and the glue. I am planning a 40 breeder and want something like this but I am guessing it’s just a mixture of shelf rock and Marco rocks?
Hey mate! All the details are in the video but the rock is marco rock “base rock” and “shelf rock”. The glue is a thin viscosity cyanoacrylate glue. Are you based in the states?
@@firsttimereefertv1588 yep. No rush it’s on hold
Have you had issues of cracking after tanks all set up with water fish etc etc? Say a year down the road?
Has been in the tank around 6 months now and have had no deterioration at all 😊 Many people i follow who use this method have had their scapes in the tank for years and they still hold up fine!
@@firsttimereefertv1588 thanks man … just thinking about setting up my first reef and the stacks rocks of old doesn't look good. if I do decide to go ahead going to do something like this
Awesome dude. Best NSA I’ve seen
Thank you so much for watching! Hopefully it catches Ryans attention too haha
Hey David, your aquascaping is really inspiring me. I’m having two pieces of big Macro boulders in the tank for about 5 months and I really want take them out to do a better structure, my question is, is that safe to do so? Does your method will suit for wet rock glue?
Not gonna lie your kid really made the video, loved it😂
I am planning to use river rocks for my first aquascape. Can I crush the same river rock to make powder like you did. If not are there any alternatives? BTW I love your works.
Good luck on your scape! Unfortunately i dont think the river rocks will work as itll require an aragonite base. You could try an aragonite sand amd sprinkle that on the rock joints and see if it sticks?
Gosh, it looks amazing and so easy and fast to set. I've been having trouble to use AF stone fix probably this method suits me better. Thank you so much, looking forward to try myself!!!!!
Outstanding sculpting!
Jamie Parr thank you! 🙏
Looking amazing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks mate!
Amazing tutorial. I’m planning on making a very similar scape for a 75 gal 4’ long tank and I’m going to use the same glue. How much glue did you use?
Thank you so much! I used about 30 bottles on this scape but alot was used just to mess around 😅 for a 4’ long tank i would suggest 5 100g bottles
@@firsttimereefertv1588 hi can I order glue please
i am planning on doing this for my 15g peninsula waterbox build! i am about to buy the marco rock from BRS. How many pound of rock will you think i need to create a nice size negative space centerpiece for the tank?? also since the tank is so small do you think i can get away with just superglue or will i need the epoxy/mortar as well ?
Fantastic you will love the marco rock! I would think 2 pound of base rock and 2 pound of shelf rock should be more tha sufficient. If you use the method i shared in this video you wont need mortar or epoxy!
@@firsttimereefertv1588 your saying I only need 4 pounds of rock no way that is way to little lol ... I was going to buy 20 lbs of rock with a medium size foundation piece. Is 20lbs to much ? Maybe I should go 15lbs?
Great content man, but I have a question. Super glue supposedly deteriorates in saltwater over time. I think that's why they suggest gluing and puttying frags if you want them to stay in place (because eventually the glue gets worn down and loses its effect). Do you know if the same will happen here? Is there anything about the chemical reaction that prevents that deterioration?
Thanks mate! This process I feel is completely different to glueing frags. With frags the glue consistency is thicker which therefore means the purity is lower as there has been a thickening agent added. The glue is use is 97% pure cyanoacrylate and it wicks into the powder that cause a chemical reaction to set. Unlike coral glue that stays as a blob of glue. Im confident over time that there will be no issues but will certainly report if there are any! I know other have used this method and their scape is still rock solid 4-5 years on. I question if putty would even last that long without cracking!
Hey is there a part 2 to this ? I’m going to set up a new tank in a few months and this is great !
Hello David! New subscriber here! How’s the scape doing now? I just built one and was a little worried about the long term durability. How’s it going? Thanks!
Such an amazing scape! What type of superglue did you use? It looks like thin super glue, but where did you get it? Thanks!
Thank you! Where are you based? It needs to be a watery cyanoacrylate glue to work effectively
@@firsttimereefertv1588 I’m in Virginia in the U.S. Thanks!
@@mrschnigglepoo Than at Tidal Gardens made a video about all the glues suitable to use in the States! Please check it out and leave a comment on their post saying i sent you 😅 let me know if you cant find the video ☺️
Your son's narration is top notch man. :)
Haha thanks mate! He is certainly loving featuring in videos 😅
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Spectacular, like making it look so easy...thou....is it?
It definitely is the easiest method to scape with!
Great work mate, cant wait to try this on my new scape!
Reef Nerd thanks mate! Hit me up if you need help and Uncle Dan allows us to see people!
Amazing man!!!thanks for the video 🔥 🔥
Thank you for watching! I would love if you could share with your local reefing groups to help inspire others to do the same!
Wonderfull ideas from you...scape is brilliant...I have one question though, if you don't mind. Are the edges a bit rough for long fins/tails on fish when they swim through? Just a thought.
Thank you. :>)
Thanks so much mate! Its no rougher then what sps coral would be anyway. This is also natural rock and Im sure fish are aware of their surroundings!
@@firsttimereefertv1588 Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. My gosh, we learn something every day.
@@rosemarydudley9954 sure do mate!
Hey, bro any link for the glue. I'm tired of receiving glue that got set when they arrived...
Great vid David makes me want to rescape but no can do
Thanks mate! Well if you can't rescape you might have to just set up another tank! haha
Bro I am setting up a 40 gallon breeder all in one DIY my first time ever building tank as far as filtration inside love this scape it would be perfect for what I want I am going for a frag system/display Tank! Words cannot describe how I feel about this scape! If I need any advice can I please reach out to you thank you for the video. Amazing! PS I love the commentary from the young one and I did exactly as he said subscribe
I just don't trust superglue for an aquascape. I mean it's ok for small rubble, but for big jobs I use E-Marco 400. Nice scape though bro for sure!!
Time will tell on how long this will last but from my research there seems to be no issues. Emarco400 is definitely very strong but also allows for slight flex to avoid breaking. But the process of mixing the product, short working times and mess afterwards doesn't make it my top choice. Thanks of watching!
Superglue alone is rubbish, but the trick is combined with powder you're basically making speed-cement which bonds like crazy. The fact you can't break it on the joints anymore tells me enough that this is very secure.
I found AXIA 111 not the AXIA 911, what's the difference? Or are they the same? Thanks
Tbh im not sure if there is a difference but i assume there is. Either viscosity or strength
You have an awesome camera assistant! 😅❤️👌
Hes definitely super handy to have around haha
Great job David
Thanks so much!
Looks great, how much rock and glue did you end up using?
Thank you! I used approx 20-25kg of rock in total and quite a lot of glue. Only reason is because I was learning how to do this new method so wasted a lot of glue!
First Time Reefer TV thanks for the reply :) that’s a lot less rock than I would of expected, if I was planning for a scape like this how much glue would you reccomend getting?
Peach02 for a scape this size and it being your first attempt I would get 20 bottles to begin with. If youre based in Australia ive got some large bottles coming to sell 😊
First Time Reefer TV thanks for the pointers :)
Pure brilliance David 🙌
Do the coral and algae grow well over the parts with glue and crushed rock?
They sure do! As youre sprinkling the last bit of powder to make it “dry” its bascially just rock on the surface
@@firsttimereefertv1588 Nice! Thank you!
do you feel like i need to use epoxy like i see in other scape videos like brs
How dry does the rock need to be. I'm curing some old rock from an old tank and was going to try this method but didn't know if the rock needed to be super dry.
Hey mate I have had others use this method with wet rock and it still works! I havent tried it myself though. Let me know how you go!
Fantastic.
Could you send this composition to Italy?
How much is it?
Unfortunately shipping would be extremely expensive to Italy. If you would like to consider making a wholesale order I can sort that for you 😊
What's this method called please. Great video.
No particular name for the method but the scape style I like to call Bonsai Reefscaping. Please share with your local reefing groups!
Hey Dave very nice aqua scape. Can you help me get that glue?
same as using superglue and baking soda to repair plastic, it chemically melts the pieces back together... did you find a cheaper glue to use..?
Ues thats it! I did find my own glue to use and do supply it to people locally in Oz 😊
@@firsttimereefertv1588 Thats great..! I'm in the US, got any glue recomendations or is it the same on your site..?
@@theupstateangler oh! Than from Tidal Gardens has a video on the best glues appropriate for this in the US! Please leave a comment on their video saying I reccommended you to watch theirs 😅😅😅 Goodluck with your scaping!!
Hey David how can I get you to get me some of that glue 😉 I need it ASAP for my aquascape. Need a box of it the 911 axia gold glue. Please let me know. Thank you.
So do you think you don’t need epoxy?
Question for you. Did you buy the Marco flat foundation rock and start your aquascaping from there? Also, how much Marco ledge rock, foundation rock and regular rock did you buy?
Yes the foundation is best piece to use as the base as it makes it very stable. I used approximately 20kg in total for both scapes with a mix of base rock, foundation and shelf rock too
I’m scaping with live rock that I’ve collected over the years from my reef club that I’ve kept cycling. Anyways, trying to do this wet makes me want to throw up🤢🤮😂. But, it’s turning out so nice!!!! Thank you for this video!! Also, I don’t have any shelf rock😔
Scape is looking awesome. Where did you get the glue from?
Thank you! Are you based in australia? Ive found it extremely difficult to find the Axia 911 glue so I have brought in my own to use and sell. Thanks for watching!
Yeah mate I'm in Queensland. I'm not needing any just yet, just locking away info for a future build ha ha
@@adammooney81 no problems mate! Upgrading in the future or rescaping?
Upgrading hopefully to a cade pro 1500
@@adammooney81 oh man thats going to be an awesome upgrade!!
That’s insane I can’t wait 😩😩😩
Hey buddy, I’ve got a new 7 foot system coming and love what you’ve done with this. Did you find any issues with using Marco rock over time and has it started to coraline up yet? Biggest concern is how long it will look nasty for as I’ve always used real reef but love the idea of producing something like this for a long term mega scape. Have the joins also held?
Hey mate! Nice work on a 7’ tank! I love the marco rock and have no regrets! Hasnt started to coraline as i havent run lights yet but its already has a biofilm over it and isnt stark white. That was one of my main concerns using this rock but im still happy with my decision! Joins have held without any issues too!
@@firsttimereefertv1588 hey mate thanks for the reply 👍👍 that sounds great to me pal, how many kilos of rock did you order? Going to get the rock ordered so I’m all set and ready to build 😎👌 love how strong it looks and how you can’t see the joins
Hi, is the rock made of cement?
Hi there! Marco rock is naturally mined rock so completely natural bot man made!
Hi David
Where can I get the glue and powder from?
I’m in Sydney
Hi! You can purchase glue from me as I brought some in myself. Can you hit me up on facebook?
@@firsttimereefertv1588 I don’t have FB David😢
@@barrybowen922 whats your email mate i can shoot you an email 😊
@@firsttimereefertv1588 bb215@icloud.com
@@firsttimereefertv1588 hey Dave, no email as yet mate
very informative, thanks
Thanks for watching amd appreciate your comment!
Watching this has made me want to rip my tank apart and re scape lol looks great 👍
Thank you so much! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! I would love if you could share with your local reefing groups to hopefully inspire others!
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I will share on a few groups mate. I’m actually still considering doing a re scape on my tank after watching this video . By the way love the fact you get your son involved with the build it’s been great watching, future reefer right there 😎
DB’S Reef * thanks much appreciated mate! You totally should as you can see its incredibly easy to create nice scapes! Yes im getting hkm started nice and young and he absolutely loves being in the videos so ill keep him around as a camera man 😂
Love it!
Where did u buy powder?
Can you estimate the amount of glue you used on this project? Thanks.
I used about 20 bottles from memory but alot of that was used in learning the method 😅
@@firsttimereefertv1588 Thanks, mate.
Great video
Thanks mate! Appreciate the comment!
Nice Aquascape video
Thank you so much! Would love if you could share with your local reefing groups!
What level of cps super glue should i use?
Hey champ, nice work. Would you be able to make me some pieces for my cade s2 2100 im in Surrey hills
Super ultra mega cool....
Trent Walsh haha thanks mate!
Amazing video
Thanks mate! 🙏🙏🙏
I am new to this, no mortar needed??
Hi mate the method i describe her requires no mortar and i can confirm its holding perfectly fine 👌 just make sure you use the correct glue
@@firsttimereefertv1588 yeah i see the watery glue is best when using the crushed rock as your bonding media. Hell of a job, i will be doing this over the weekend, thanks!
@@firsttimereefertv1588 just ordered some glue. Had to order on Amazon. The local places didnt have watery glue. I already mortared everything and it is strong. I am going to use the glue and powdered rock to cover the mortar so I don’t have to see it. Should look awesome!
@@kiddt1999 oh nice mate thats a great way to do it too!