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Old 05/07/2007, 04:33 PM
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First try at pillars (Pics)
Well I built this with cpvc to thread my rock onto.



Here is a pic of my first PillarScape. My rock lost some color, I tried to drill as fast as I could. Suggestions are welcome,I'm a noobe.

Looks ok huh? I ran out of rock. I need some long flat pieces for bigger ledges.Would also like some kind of arch or cave.

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Old 05/07/2007, 04:34 PM
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Looks very good, laserjim. What kind of glue did you use for the PVC?
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Old 05/07/2007, 04:39 PM
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That's one fine job and great looking tank. I tried the same and I just could not stabalize the rock.
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Old 05/07/2007, 04:45 PM
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Oops
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Old 05/07/2007, 04:47 PM
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Used regular pvc cement. Suppose to be non-toxic.We use it on our tank plumbing. Ritten just drilled a 5/8 inch hole in the rock and slid it on,Nothing really to stabilize.Just have a wide enoughbottom so your rock doesnt tip over.
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Old 05/07/2007, 04:50 PM
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Very nice!
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Old 05/07/2007, 08:01 PM
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What kind of corals can I put around the pillars/ There are a lot of low light areas around them.(Not direct light)
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Old 05/07/2007, 08:08 PM
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did you use a regular drill bit?
How easy is it to drill?
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Old 05/07/2007, 08:25 PM
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This looks great. Love the aquascaping.
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Old 05/07/2007, 08:27 PM
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Very cool, i might do some when i setup my new tank.

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Old 05/07/2007, 08:44 PM
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Thanks,I used a long masonary bit 10 inch.It drills very easy. Just dont get to close to the edge in will break.
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Old 05/11/2007, 01:13 AM
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Very nice looking...very clean!
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Old 05/11/2007, 01:31 AM
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Looks great!
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Old 05/11/2007, 01:37 AM
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Looks nice
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Old 05/11/2007, 03:13 AM
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That's pretty cool. After you make an arch, mind taking another picture?
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Old 05/11/2007, 04:34 AM
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That is cool....Can't even see the PVC


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Old 05/12/2007, 05:14 PM
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Do you use the purple PVC glue? I imagine that would help disguise the horrid white!
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Old 05/12/2007, 06:34 PM
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Yes look very good keep it up
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Old 05/12/2007, 07:20 PM
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I would have thought that the pvc would bend. Thats a good idea!
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Old 05/12/2007, 07:26 PM
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Good idea I may use this when I finally put up my 90

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Old 05/12/2007, 08:42 PM
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looks good, I will keep this in mind when I upgrade. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 05/12/2007, 08:49 PM
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That looks AWESOME!!!
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Old 05/12/2007, 09:23 PM
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wow thats awesome, I love how that turned out.
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Old 05/12/2007, 10:45 PM
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i would say u could put various discomorphs in the low light level or larger plating coral or acros that would grow out in to the light

very good idea i would have to try that in my soft coral tank now
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Old 05/12/2007, 10:59 PM
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AWESOME!!!
I'm gonna try this sometime.
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