Live Reef Framing/PVC Scaffolding

[jejton]

I just read in article ( mag is downstairs and I'm too lazy to get it ) about live reef framing. Basically it consists of attaching PVC tubes, vertically, and then attaching rocks, shells, etc to them to make 3d structures as well as hide things like ph's without using too much rock. The photos in the article looked like the idea works well but there were barely any how-to photos. I was wondering if anyone else has done this, and what your experience was, as well as if you have any photos of the process. I haven't been able to find anything online.

I was also wondering what options people have used to build structures - zipties, epoxy, PVC scaffolding/framing - and what the pro's and con's are. Basically I am trying to design my tank and want to have a good amount of structure but not have more rock in the tank than I need, and I am also afraid of having any rockslides break my tank so I am looking around for ideas. Photos are much appreciated.

 

[House of Laughter]

try using the search feature here in the toolbar.

Reefwall
PVC Rock etc.

There have been many and all are good reads.

good luck with it .

House

 

[jejton]

thanks. ( before deanos comes with his liinks ) i did search pvc scaffold, pvc frame and such but will do yours now.
edit - reefwall only brings up this thread.

 

[Paul B]

I have been building rock from cement covered PVC for many years. The rocks are hollow and easy to build.
Here is a 3' piece with the construction method.
It is PVC with window screen then layers of cement.
Holes are drilled into the PVC for water to get in.

 

[jejton]

Thanks for the info. I like what you did but its not what I am searching for in this thread. The method I saw in the article utilized PVC pipes of various diameters and lengths attatched lengthwise and stood on end. Then rocks, shells, etc. were attatched all along and on top. Caves and holes were cut out of the pvc for fish, water flow and hiding powerheads.