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SaltCreeps
03-29-2011, 04:10 PM
i found this video and i hope you like the mix aswell, however i wouldnt follow his form making step.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFPebEdEoMA water runs right through it
jolson10450
03-30-2011, 09:46 AM
What would u suggest for the forms then?? Have you made/ used this rock yourself.... if so how long did it take before it was ready to use :)

I have a few more questions, but the made/used it yourself is the biggest right now lol

yeah good questions, i also want to know the same. i have been looking into making my own for some "filler pieces" for a while.

OP can you give us some more info on it? i hear that the DIY usually has high PH spikes for the first few weeks so that is one of my concerns.
Sir Patrick
03-30-2011, 02:37 PM
I beleive this is the stuff that does need to be soaked/cured before use, due to PH issues. There was a disclaimer during the video, to make sure ph held stable, and salinity held at 0 during the soak.
Sir Patrick
03-30-2011, 09:59 PM
I wish I could hear the video.

I think I am going to try this pretty soon.
Heidi
03-30-2011, 10:07 PM
Whoever tries it start a thread, I would like to make like a "shelf/frag rack" .
Bluering
04-01-2011, 02:41 AM
reason for the rock salt?
Paulo
04-01-2011, 03:00 AM
The rock salt disolves and leaves the rock porus. Increased surface area makes live rock more live.
SaltCreeps
04-02-2011, 09:55 PM
i love it when people answer the questions for me........ yes it dose need to be soaked in fresh water of about two to three weeks and if it was me i would change the water a few times as the cement has ph properties that need to be removed. the salt and oyster shell is there to keep it porous. oyster shell will later help with ph as it is calcium based. the big question have i made this my self...... no i have not but i saw it and new it needed to be shared.

My tank is small and i do not need any more rock but i would love to see you guys make some and post your xp for us.
jakem
04-02-2011, 10:21 PM
I have made about a 100lbs the same way. The best way to cure ur rock is to put in ur toilet water tank so every time u flush it gets rinsed. I let mine stay in the tank for a month and never had any problems. Good luck!
SaltCreeps
04-03-2011, 11:03 PM
my fam uses those blue tablets i our toilets but great idea