How to Aquascape with Marco Rock - Guide to build an amazing negative space rock structure

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3 жыл бұрын

I am really proud of this aquascape I have built to go through the center of my big new dream reef tank. It complements my existing rock structure and provides heaps of room for corals, caves, arches, water-flow and looks amazing!

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@phatlack03 22 күн бұрын

lmao that cat scared me when it jumped up on the tank. These vids got me inspired to scape my nano tank.

@AdamEwart 3 жыл бұрын

That smoke and odour from the chemical reaction is fricking potent! Highly recommend very good ventilation, and even some air movement with a fan or something, if spending a couple hours building these. Looking good!! 👌

@ReefNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Yea felt like I had the flu half way through lolol

@ChristianBiggins 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks. About to move into a new tank and will be building all new scape for it. This is super helpful! Thanks again.

@Erol_808 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, the results look amazing!

@ReefNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@leungeddie7589 2 жыл бұрын

Great Work!!

@mattheworeilly8813 3 жыл бұрын

Very creative hard scape Markus! Very trendy design and I'm looking forward to seeing you add it to your tank!

@lanabechtel8210 Жыл бұрын

Could you do an update on this build. I would love to see this after a year,????

@marcusryding6045 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring rockwork!

@paulmeneely 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work.

@ReefNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@BigRigWA 3 жыл бұрын

I used this technique too. Very strong and very easy. I made an accelerant out of RO and bicarb which I sprayed on with a spray bottle.

@stevemunn367 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking scape Marcus 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

@ReefNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Night-Spawn 3 жыл бұрын

nice vid, i got inspiration from bonsai tree pics for my first scape

@karennation3580 Күн бұрын

Nicest scape I ever saw! Are these separate sections that are liftable so you can add them to the tank? How large is the tank they are going in and how tall? I have my scape pretty tall and once the frags grow larger Is it ok for the corals to stick out of the water when i do a water change as long as the light are out?

@rudra7615 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't go with this negative space approach as I like boulders of rock. I actually used superglue, baking soda and then super glue activator. Process is simple, superglue, baking soda on the glue, out some more glue ..place the rock and then spray activator. It will just heat up and you can hear the sizzle and within seconds, done. So for those who don't have Marco rock powder, just use baking soda, superglue and an activator spray. Cheap, gets the job done and works

@paulukreefer5012 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say, all of the ones I have seen have not really enamoured me... especially the joints. But this and the joins look really cool. Well done!!

@ReefNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@kempzhong 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! Can you share the photo of this with me? I'm building the rock work for my new 4ft tank. Thanks mate.

@kiaoranaguesthouse Жыл бұрын

Can you please inform about the name of that glue? Thanks and compliments for the nice work!!

@acuariomarino5075 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video what is the name of the glue

@Corie155 3 жыл бұрын

Fuuuuuck yeah, that looks sick man! How you don't have more subs

@ReefNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 1 sub at a time lol. Hopefully the channel grows this year

@thevendtrend9197 2 жыл бұрын

Cause KZfaq is bullshit. Sick scape brahhhhhhhh! Working on a similar one now

@atfinthehouse8631 3 жыл бұрын

Great aquascape. Do you have any concern with the actual applying and pressing frags into place. Some ares like the suspended bridge that comes downward but not supported might be touchy to press / glue / putty a frag or colony into place.

@ReefNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Naa not issue at all, both pieces have a tripod base construction so are very stable, and the glue bonds are stronger than the rock itself... so far iv glued dozens of frags down onto it with putty/super glue combo and its been fine

@jamiebower7191 2 ай бұрын

What glue are you using? Also is that moe?

@spearsnatorreefa2042 2 жыл бұрын

Dude where do you get this glue ?

@ozziede 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing scape! How many kg of rock did you use of the shelf, foundation and base for your structure?

@ReefNerd 2 жыл бұрын

a lot less than I anticipated, about 10KG total i think

@matthewgarvoille6485 Жыл бұрын

What is the name of the glue you are using?

@gerardduquette9296 Жыл бұрын

I see the thin CA glue is readily available, as is the accelerator. However, I do like your method to use sand and glue as it does not require a second coat to "pretty" it up. What type of sand are you using, does it have the accelerator in it? Thanks for the great video!

@ReefNerd Жыл бұрын

The sand is the rock I am using... ground up with a mallet. So its perfectly seamless as its the exact same material :) I did not use any form of accelerator, wasnt necessary

@eastnjman368 2 жыл бұрын

Did the cat jump off at 8:55 🤣

@kellfletcher2640 3 жыл бұрын

great video. how many bottles of the glue did you use??

@ReefNerd 3 жыл бұрын

I went through 4 bottles

@davebachner6140 2 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome ! Could you tell me the name or where you got the glue? Thanks!

@ReefNerd 2 жыл бұрын

I got it from First Time Reefer (another KZfaqr). He features it in some of his similar videos.

@EDKsurly Жыл бұрын

Whats the name of the glue? or chemical makeup?

@tuscaniPL 9 ай бұрын

This glue was discover for glueing skin, so its safe touching it

@treywilliams9975 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, not quite sure where to find this glue you used. Can you please elaborate on that?

@ReefNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Hit up David Mai on Facebook, he can be found in most of the Australia Reef groups like MAFA. Alternatively his youtube channel is First Time Reefer TV.

@xXSinForLifeXx Жыл бұрын

Did this gold together permanently with just superglue?

@ReefNerd 11 ай бұрын

Yes it did!

@andycx2 3 жыл бұрын

Was it Marco Boulder rock or marko shelf or a mix?

@ReefNerd 3 жыл бұрын

It was a mix. Bolder shelf and the base (flat on one side) for the feet.

@martybean71 2 жыл бұрын

can you use this method with life rock

@ReefNerd 2 жыл бұрын

nope sorry, the glue method I am using will only work with dry rock

@Sylentknyght 2 жыл бұрын

Can this be achieved with any super glue or this specific glue can you provide a link or something comparable

@ReefNerd 2 жыл бұрын

It has to be extremely thin superglue, like water, any thick or gel style glue will not work

@loadedgullloadedgull2991 11 ай бұрын

@@ReefNerdcan I use just regular household superglue as long as it’s thin enough? Or even gorilla glue? (because you can get gorilla glue in crazy big bottles).

@ReefNerd 11 ай бұрын

@@loadedgullloadedgull2991 The technique used in my video requires pure cyanoacrylate glue with a consistency close to water. You cannot use any glue with a 'gel' consistency as it will not flow into the rock properly. I could be wrong but I believe gorilla glue is not cyanoacrylate and is instead a polyurethane based glue? Check the label carefully.

@01fifer 3 жыл бұрын

I built my scape the same way as you, it was a lot of fun and quick, stuck my fingers together a couple of times, but your scape looks awesome, I love it well done, check mine out on Colin Garvie again on you tube, see you next time

@ReefNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!