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    Amphibious' Rock Stands

    This is how I do the PVC stands. I'm not done aquascaping and the tank is a mess from sand clouds but now is the time to see the PVC stands.

    The PVC rock stands are very noticeable here. I cut them 5.5" long for a 5" DSB. Sand is still being added and LS will be added later.




    I went with 2" PVC this time and 1" holes in the stands as shown, one on top and two at the bottom. I have more to make tomorrow and will take a pic of them before they go in the tank. Two reasons for the holes, one, the stands will be filled with sand and the holes in the bottom allow DSB worms to crawl into and out of the deeper layer. Remember, my method of raising the rock above the sand is to eliminate the inevitable dead area with the rock directly on the sand. I don't want to create dead spots in the pipe stands. Second, the upper hole, usually only one, besides being there for water flow, is for safety hideouts for little fish like blennies, gobies and such. Besides the rock holes and crevasses they can choose these little nooks. This is just an easy way to provide many hide-a-ways for them to fight over. They're very agressive at defending their home.

    Dick
    This article was originally published in forum thread: Amphibious' 135 gal Reef started by Amphibious View original post
    Comments 21 Comments
    1. V's Avatar
      didn't we have a few more photo's guys?
      i can only see one photo.
    1. Amphibious's Avatar
      They are in my tank build thread here - Amphibious’ 135 gal reef
    1. V's Avatar
      ok, i'll see you on the other side, i may have a beard thing happening in that time though, you have a massive thread happening ampage..
    1. Amphibious's Avatar
      The PVC rock stands are on the first page with a few a little further on.

      Massive thread is right, over 37,000 views. WOW!

      Dick
    1. CarmieJo's Avatar
      I looked for the others but could only find the first one when I made it into an article. If you run across the other posts would you please give me the post number so we can add them to it.
    1. Amphibious's Avatar
      Page one post 11 is the first pic of the stands. It might add to the article.
    1. CarmieJo's Avatar
      How'd I miss that?
    1. V's Avatar
      cause your retina's are seared after glancing at this picture i found in Ampages new shed... lol

    1. CarmieJo's Avatar
      You know, I saw a girl with about that build and that length of skirt on today on my way to work. It is below freezing and there is snow on the ground. I wonder what she does for a living???
    1. V's Avatar
      um, librarian???
    1. CarmieJo's Avatar
      LOL, I am sure!
    1. rayme07's Avatar
      Quote Originally Posted by V View Post
      cause your retina's are seared after glancing at this picture i found in Ampages new shed... lol

      Quote Originally Posted by CarmieJo View Post
      I wonder what she does for a living???
      Something that is outlawed and hopefully she gets caught. V, some of the pictures you get are very shocking and disturbing at the same time. But I just have this one question were you the one behind that camera. I am sure you were. LOL
    1. Amphibious's Avatar
      This thread is about rock stands NOT rock stars. Only V can find the most audacious pictures and have the audacity to post them. That guy would be run out of my shed on his rump, literally. V, you posted a much different pic in another thread that Would be more likely found in my quarters.
    1. f1504b4's Avatar
      Hi Dick,
      A few more pictures of the stands and how you did it would be great for someone like me who is just starting.
      Phil
    1. Rostr02's Avatar
      I love your idea fro rock stands dick, I am currently using them for the start up of my tank. Oh and thanks for the calcium I ordered from you as well

      Phil i used my chop saw to cut the pipe and then used a paddle bit on my drill press for the holes, then used a dremel to make them nice and round

      Thanks again Dick,
      Bob
    1. V's Avatar
      Quote Originally Posted by Amphibious View Post
      This thread is about rock stands NOT rock stars. Only V can find the most audacious pictures and have the audacity to post them. That guy would be run out of my shed on his rump, literally. V, you posted a much different pic in another thread that Would be more likely found in my quarters.
      yea, cant take me anywhere.

      & i know the one your talking bout too, very nice!


      oh & ray, that why im blind also!!!
    1. rayme07's Avatar
      Quote Originally Posted by V View Post
      oh & ray, that why im blind also!!!
      Yea I know what you mean. LOL
    1. Amphibious's Avatar
      I can’t remember where I first got the idea. Doubt if it was an original from my brain. I’ve been using them since the mid ‘90s. They are meant to hold the LR up off the LSB to allow water to flow under the LR and keep the DSB aerobically fresh. What happens without them is the area where the LR sits on the sand becomes stagnant. The DSB’s activity is extended indefinitely utilizing the stands.

      If you are going to have a 4” DSB you would want the pipe cut to a length of 5” or a bit more. Those in the picture are 5”. The pipe is 1 1/2” and I drilled 1” holes to allow water flow through them and was thinking small fish would use them for hiding. That didn’t happen. Next time I’m using 2” pipe and fashioning the holes a bit different. I’ll start a thread on those when a start the build.

      I’m in the beginning stage of figuring out the piping the piping schematic in the aquaculture building. Plus I’m doing a 220 reef in there.
    1. rayme07's Avatar
      Awesome Dick, I cant wait to follow your new tank build.
    1. V's Avatar
      i so love how we are random on posts.
      Cool coll, you know i'll be there bud.

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