Where Can I Get Cheap Base Rock?

[Bifferwine]

I have all my live rock (about 100 lbs of it) just slightly buried in the sand so that it doesn't wobble. Maybe 1/2 to 1 inch of it is buried.

[Rcpilot]

Originally Posted by reeffreak

If your using the PVC to keep the rocks slightly off the sand bed than that should be fine.Personally,sitting whatever choice of rocks on the sand bed will be just fine too.I really don't understand your fear,the sand already makes a good foundation.I heard alot of good things about this sites dry rocks.....Products

Thanks for the link.

I was just worried about the sand not being a good enough foundation and settling over time. I was afraid that my reef could possibly topple over at a later date and do some damage.

If you all think that just putting my reef down into the sand bed a few inches will be stable enough, I'll take your advice. I'm just getting back into it after so much time off, and I never had live rocks or a reef before. I only kept fish back when I was a kid. I don't want to make any stupid mistakes, so I guess I'm being a bit paranoid. I don't want to reinvent the wheel, just want to follow the standard practices that have been proven.

Thanks everyone for the help. I've registered on a few different forums to discuss reefs, and you guys/gals on Living Reefs are by far the kindest and most helpful. Really appreciate all the help and patience you've shown me.

[Bifferwine]

The rocks are heavy, and they seem to interlock pretty easily once you arrange them. When I was aquascaping, I'd grab them once they were put in place and wiggle them back and forth. If they moved too much, I'd reposition them. Really, they are not going to go anywhere over time. Especially if you have some of them stacked up against the back glass.

[reeffreak]

Epoxy works well in locking the rocks together.I have a few pieces held together like that.

[Bifferwine]

Or you can use cable ties to hold them together and cut off any extra at the end.

[Rcpilot]

Might I assume this epoxy available online? I'll do a search for it.

Good idea on the zip ties. I'll bet they disappear within a few months from being covered in algea and critters.

[Bifferwine]

The epoxy is available at Ace Hardware, Home Depot or Lowe's. There are many different brands and types available, be sure to buy a kind that says it's safe for potable water.

[reeffreak]

They sell them online and at most LFS......AquaStik: Epoxy Putty