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1stupidpunk 
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Posted: November 06 2012 at 5:13pm |
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Im about to move my tank and i want to rescape my rock work. I was reading about people drilling holes in the rock and using acrylic or plastic rod stock to make a strong structure. I couldnt find any rod stock at the local hardware stores and was wondering what the effects of using wooden dowels would have?
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Posted: November 06 2012 at 5:45pm |
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I imagine the wood would deteriorate over time... thus causing a rock slide!
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Posted: November 06 2012 at 6:01pm |
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Wood can lower a tanks PH or at least work against what you are trying to maintain. I agree with what David posted. Don't think I would recommend wood in saltwater.
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Posted: November 06 2012 at 6:34pm |
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Tannin occurs naturally in wood, and over time it'll leach out and possibly cause yellowing of your water. Carbon should remove it, but at that point...is it worth it?
If you can't find acrylic rod, Home Depot/Lowes usually has plastic rods for holding For Sale signs, etc....or those driveway markers. I've known people to use those with no problems in the past.
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Posted: November 06 2012 at 6:40pm |
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Check your local crafts store, such as hobby lobby, roberts etc for the acrylic rods....
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Posted: November 06 2012 at 6:43pm |
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Regional Supply (3571S 300W) sell acrylic rods.
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Posted: November 06 2012 at 7:38pm |
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what about a plastic coat hanger?
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Posted: November 06 2012 at 7:48pm |
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I guess, but why? I really wouldn't trust them holding up my rock structure. I used acrylic rods on our first set up. That worked exceptionally well. When we upgraded to our 265, I had a completly different direction in mind and rods were not an option. We ended up using a putty unlike any other. Having said that, I would suggest Epo A+B putty.
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Posted: November 06 2012 at 10:18pm |
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I have used the epo putty and it worked great for me . This time I used a mortar mix from BRS. I still have some I would part with.
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Posted: November 06 2012 at 11:00pm |
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Like mentioned by Rbtron, Regional Supply and Delvies carry acrylic rod. Depending on where you are located, Professional Plastics in Ogden carries it as well. Hope that helps
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Posted: November 06 2012 at 11:14pm |
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I ordered mine online from delvies. I think the shipping cost was about $7. Well worth not having to drive out there and waste the time or the fuel
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Posted: November 07 2012 at 4:37am |
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Home Depot and lowes both have the rods used for warning flags/signs that work great.
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Posted: November 07 2012 at 7:02am |
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I will have to order some rods or see about the rods at the home depot. I dont want to epoxy the rocks together as i work for the military and i have to break down the tank when i move every few years.
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