Aragocrete "live rock"

[amosgirl]

Has anyone used some of the aragocrete rock that they talk about on garf.org? I am beginning the planning for my 223 and was thinking about using some of the aragocrete for the base of the structure for some interesting caves and such. I am thinking that I would like to get a few choice pieces (or make them) and them let them get seeded (once curing is finished) with a few pieces of real LR in a trash can with water and power head in the basement for a couple months (or so). Any opinions on the matter? I am still planning on using at lease 50% real LR for the benefit of the extra organisms and such.

[Travis L. Stevens]

Yes, I use Man Made rock. I have my own special recipe that allows it to be far more biologically active, but to each his own. Here is what I use. Get ready to read. Over 2,250 replies in the thread alone. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=807988&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

Also, you can search the DIY Forum for lots of great information and recipes.

[amosgirl]

Thanks, I will read through your thread!!

[Saltwater_Dog]

That is very interesting stuff. Great job and awsome tank!

[papagimp]

stuff works like a charm, an in time, you'll be unable to tell a difference between the manmade stuff and live stuff from the ocean, ti all seeds together eventaully. And coralline and other algae hide any imperfections well.

[DetectiveTofu]

the live rock you will be adding will seed your concrete rocks with all the biological stuff you want; and as your tank matures, I am sure the coralline, and any other algaes will make the concrete rocks look just like the LR. =)