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Creating Rocks & Caves With Cement
by Marc Elieson

I have long-since learned that if I want to see some really creative ideas that I need to turn to the saltwater aquarist. Garf.org is a premier web site that focuses on DNA studies of coral. They also have lots of great ideas for aquascaping. One that I really like is their AragocreteTM Cave Arches.

Within half an hour you can build several of these arches or caves using sand, gravel, and cement. And once dry, you can easily glue several of them together. These arches are very porous, which gives denitrifying bacteria yet another niche in your aquarium. □

Most people are very hesitant to put concrete in their aquarium, and justifiably so! Concrete should be cured for 6 weeks before use in any aquarium, but after that, there are no adverse effects. The following link is an article which will give you the concrete recipe and instructions on how to make these caves and arches. Be sure you you have an hour to read and ponder this one...it's THOROUGH): Making Your Own Live Rock.



Disclaimer: By building this DIY project you agree not to hold the author or the owners of this Web site responsible for any injury or bodily harm you may cause to yourself or others. Always wear safety glasses when working with tools and keep chemicals and power tools away from children. Read and understand all safety instructions pertaining to equipment prior to use.           

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