How to aquascape a saltwater reef aquarium - Episode 1: Aquascaping Pukani dry live rock

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We gamer never forgive never forget we are legion - 7 years ago

You should do something like this again because now you have done a lot of series but you just give tips here you give some teally good details

BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago

It's on the to-do list! :-)

Jose Feliciano - 7 years ago

I have a questiin...I have a month old tbk and is already cycled... can I add more live rock from the lfs...or soul I do something to it before I add it to the tank? I have 2 clown fish in the tank

BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago

If the rock is pre cured and fully cycled then it is possible. I would recommend doing your own cure with the rock just to be safe :)

Saigaijin69 - 7 years ago

Love watching these old videos...hilarious. Just a slight energy difference from the recent ones.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 7 years ago

:P lol. Yeah things have certainly changed

Joshua Vega - 8 years ago

am i still required to cure and cycle pukani?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 8 years ago

Happy to help Joshua, let me know anytime you have a question :)

Joshua Vega - 8 years ago

cool thanks for the education i enjoy all of the videos you guys post I'm just getting into the hobby and trying to soak up as much info as I can

BulkReefSupplyCom - 8 years ago

Usually adding corals introduces enough life into the tank that then colonizes the rock. The problem with using live rock to seed your dry rock is that it defeats the purpose of pest free dry rock. You can introduce pests from the live rock like bobbit worms, flatworms, gorilla crabs, mantis shrimp, etc. :)

Joshua Vega - 8 years ago

I've had a local pet shop tell me that without having at least a couple of live rock that you can't bring the dry rock or pukani to live because once it's dead it's dead is this true?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 8 years ago

Once it cures and cycles it is considered live since there is bacteria colonizing the surface of the rock. In 6 months to a year it will start to look really natural as critters and coralline algae takes hold.

Joshua Vega - 8 years ago

How would I be able to bring this to life?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 8 years ago

Yup! Especially pukani. There is a lot of dead organic material on that rock you will want to break down with a good cure.

GoLeafs03 - 8 years ago

why is rock so expensive for canadian customers

BulkReefSupplyCom - 8 years ago

This is something we are actively trying to fix. Can you give us a call please so we can get some more information and help you with your order? Thanks! 763.432.9691

GoLeafs03 - 8 years ago

you guys. i put 20lbs or rock on my cart, it says 75.00$ than on the bottom when i put address it says 180$... makes no sense

BulkReefSupplyCom - 8 years ago

Are you talking about with us or a local source?

Justin Rich - 8 years ago

Dude, you are the man...Time to get chiseling this weekend.

Joe ferreira - 8 years ago

thank you so much.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 8 years ago

+Joe ferreira No problem!

Joe ferreira - 8 years ago

which revenue from these living rocks? is based cement? EXCUSE ANY ERROR, I AM OF BRAZIL AND I AM USING transducer

BulkReefSupplyCom - 8 years ago

+Joe ferreira No problem! There are some really convincing rocks out there made of ceramic and concrete. We carry the Walt Smith ReefRock 2.1 that we really like!

Joe ferreira - 8 years ago

thanks for the reply, you guys recommend live rocks made of concrete?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 8 years ago

+Joe ferreira Nope, these rocks are natural :)

Joe Gay - 9 years ago

very cool ideas..keep the vids coming

BulkReefSupplyCom - 9 years ago

+Joe Gay Thanks!

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cannonball666 - 9 years ago

You can make your own rock using a mixture of aragonite and concrete. If you vomit in it you'll make puke-kani.

cannonball666 - 9 years ago

+BulkReefSupplyCom It should cycle a new tank :P

BulkReefSupplyCom - 9 years ago

+cannonball666 That can't be good for your water parameters :P

Austin Childers - 9 years ago

If I were to do this to live rock how long can live rock be out of water before it starts to devastate the bacteria

BulkReefSupplyCom - 9 years ago

+Austin Childers As long as the rock remains moist you will be ok. I would recommend throwing a clean or new rag soaked in saltwater on top of the rock to keep it wet.

Chase H. - 9 years ago

good video on this subject - learned something!

BulkReefSupplyCom - 9 years ago

+Chase H. Thanks, glad we could help!

Raul Leyva Espinoza - 9 years ago

otis670 - 10 years ago

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Dan Mowry - 10 years ago

I wouldn't have thought you could get a balanced and stable small base like you have. I wouldn't have even considered anything other than laying them over sideways. However, you did a perfect job. They look great!

BulkReefSupplyCom - 10 years ago

+Dan Mowry Thanks! :)

Mahaboob Basha - 10 years ago

i was looking for this kind of videos it is very cool thank you

BulkReefSupplyCom - 10 years ago

+Mahaboob Basha awesome, glad to help :)

victor iliadis - 10 years ago

Do you ship in europe?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 10 years ago

+victor iliadis Sorry, the growth in the US has been hard to keep up with already :(

victor iliadis - 10 years ago

Are there any plans for europe shipping in the future?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 10 years ago

At this time we ship to the US & Canada.

neker rivera - 10 years ago

what kind of epoxy do you recommend to use under water? I tried instant ocean epoxy but that one is sooo bad to use under water.

Brian winterburn - 10 years ago

Well ill look forward to ordering from you guys once you can ship worldwide

BulkReefSupplyCom - 10 years ago

+Brian Winterburn Awesome!

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Brian winterburn - 10 years ago

carnt find this rock any were in the uk as I want the light poores rock

I did email on your website but can I ask wjhy you wornt ship oversea to the uk

if you could and give a price for shipping be great id need 20KG

Flame122345 - 7 years ago

BulkReefSupplyCom I can't wait

BulkReefSupplyCom - 10 years ago

+Brian Winterburn I wish we could but unfortunately at this time we aren't setup for it. It is something we are looking at doing in the future though!

b1ackf0x1233 - 10 years ago

how do you get this stuff in the UK

BulkReefSupplyCom - 10 years ago

+b1ackf0x1233
:)

b1ackf0x1233 - 10 years ago

ill try i guess :)

BulkReefSupplyCom - 10 years ago

+b1ackf0x1233 I personally do not know of a local distributor across the pond but I would check with the local fish store. They may be able to custom order it or something similar for you.

manuel balladares - 10 years ago

dude very helpfull ....i thank you for making this video...

Jessen Tanks - 10 years ago

I love your hair dude!

BulkReefSupplyCom - 10 years ago

haha, why thank you :) +Jessen Rengasamy

Nash Jacquez - 10 years ago

What kind of blade do you use?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 10 years ago

+Nash Jacquez very cool, do it! Post pictures of it to our facebook when it's done, would love to see what you do :)

Nash Jacquez - 10 years ago

Thanks you really opened my mind up to aqua scaping. Instead of just piles Im going to build nice structures.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 10 years ago

+Nash Jacquez A hacksaw with a fine-tooth blade

MrAshK9 - 10 years ago

Is pukani the same as reefbone rock

MrAshK9 - 10 years ago

+BulkReefSupplyCom whats the origin of pukani rock

BulkReefSupplyCom - 10 years ago

+MrAshK9 Without knowing the source its hard to say, but pukani rock is pretty hard to come by so it wouldn't be my first guess.

homebrw91 - 10 years ago

There have been comments that this rock releases phosphates. Is this true and if so how do you get around this? Love the rock..

homebrw91 - 10 years ago

+BulkReefSupplyCom Thanks for the comprehensive reply. I ordered 75lbs of reef saver over the Turkey weekend for my 180 i am going to set up in January. I will get some Pukani to mix in with it... ;o)

BulkReefSupplyCom - 10 years ago

+homebrw91 This is a topic that manages to poke up from time to time and its easy for folks to get confused about it. The rock itself will not add phosphates to your tank. What can happen with any rock though is that the organisms that may be on its surface will break down and those could certainly add phosphates and nitrates to the tank. This will be the case with just about any rock though. The dry rock all has bits of dead organics on it and it would be the same with live rock as the organisms that are on it die as well (downside here is that instead of it all happening up front it tends to happen much slower over a much longer period of time). All in all, its not something you can get around for the most part but if you let the rock cure and then change the water you'll basically be removing that phosphate (among other things) and pouring it down the drain.

Chris Rogers - 10 years ago

@jared fortner

After 2-3 months, given good water quality and lighting, you'll never tell the difference.

jared fortner - 11 years ago

I am doing a 120 tank and I want to use dead rock because it's cheaper and safer, but im not sure if I really want to do it because I love the purple algae.. how long before it gets cover in that purple algae and is there anything I can do to speed up the process?

Jeff 'SnowRaven' Thompson - 11 years ago

What Bits did you use to do this? and RMP?

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BulkReefSupplyCom - 11 years ago

I have always wanted to try that .....

cannonball666 - 11 years ago

Some people make artificial rock using a mixture of concrete and sand/crushed coral. If you add a little vomit to the mix you can even simulate Puke-ani. LOL.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 11 years ago

"You're not keeping fish; you're keeping water". Best advice I have heard this year !

bskdopeboy - 11 years ago

Keep in mind that the smaller the body of water; the harder the 'work'. I read the best piece of advice I think I ever have about 6 months ago- "You're not keeping fish; you're keeping water". Keeping the water chemistry stable is a huge part of keeping fish and corals/inverts happy and alive, and keeps your tank looking clean. I'm just building a tank setup that will triple my water volume. Going from a nano (55l) to a tank (93l) and sump (50l). Feel free to PM me, as I was you 2 years ago.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 11 years ago

btw 4o gallon breeders are a very popular size tank for new people as well : )

BulkReefSupplyCom - 11 years ago

we have some easy set ups on our site bulkreefsupply the 16 gallon nuvo is a popular one . We will get more complete set ups on the site soon

PcTechGuy - 11 years ago

Oww haha now i get it But it did sound funny when you said that :D Aha love your youtube channel :D

guy martin - 11 years ago

I want to start a saltwater reef tank....Ive looked at soooo many tank setups ...Im more confused that when i started,,,,,Are some of the complete kits/nano tanks worthwhile? Could u recommend a setup in 55 gal range?....as far as quality componets ? Thanx in advance...

BulkReefSupplyCom - 11 years ago

For what it is worth, Pukani rock is a coral and does have a natural growth pattern or grain. Having the large side at the bottom does mean the coral is upside down. I try not to talk about it much because once you notice this grain or growth pattern it is hard to miss and it can drive you nuts every time you see it upside down or sideways in a tank : )

BulkReefSupplyCom - 11 years ago

Fair point. I guess what I was getting at is most things that grow like plants and corals have a small base and get wider at the top with pieces that create overhanging ledges. Honestly aquascapeing is an art form and as long as You like it you have created a winner.

PcTechGuy - 11 years ago

Looks realy unatural to me, it's like a mountain dude most mountain's are natural XD

ryukinrodney™ - 11 years ago

nooooooo wayyyyy a 3d object has a 3d look to it

BulkReefSupplyCom - 11 years ago

glad to help, this is one of my favorite projects.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 11 years ago

Glad to be of service : )

1-4-69happytimes - 11 years ago

I love that someone shows this process! Thanks for your work!

Shogo Garcia - 11 years ago

Awesome, thank you very much!

BulkReefSupplyCom - 11 years ago

glad you liked it : )

Flying Fish Guy - 11 years ago

Wow guys! Great lesson!

clikzip - 11 years ago

Yes, eventually the live rock will make the dead rock live.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 11 years ago

we do have a video on just that subject but more or less I like to soak mine for 30ish days in heated saltwater prior to use to get the dried algae and other dead material off, discard the water and then cycle just like live rock.

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Soo Elson - 11 years ago

how do we cycle a saltwater aquarium with dead rock only. please reply me thank you

BulkReefSupplyCom - 11 years ago

You're welcome. A little effort at the start can show exponentially in the results.

Erin Howell-Mills - 11 years ago

Thank you for your video, this is awesome. I'm glad I'm not the only one who's picky about my rocks.

Constantino kokkinidis - 11 years ago

is it ok to cycle my tank with dry and live rock

gamer Trott - 11 years ago

its not alive is it cause some rocks r alive or am i just crazy

BrandenGPFilms - 11 years ago

Thats what she said, thats what she said, thats what she said....

utaarchen - 11 years ago

How about another video on combined using cut, shaved pukani rocks for one big tank.?

Sam D - 11 years ago

great video thanks. one question: do you have to keep live rock in a saltwater????

TerraReef Aquariums - 11 years ago

"It isn't really the way that looks natural to me." "This actually looks the way a coral or tree would grow." This is something I have believed for a long time and it is a pet peeve of mine to see rock chucked in a tank with out this consideration. Good to hear another intelligent aquarist speaking on this topic. Keep up the good videos BRS. You guys rock.

elleynde - 11 years ago

there's always a downside to a cool rock.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 12 years ago

Aquascaping is really art and everyone has their idea of what the ideal aquascape looks like. I honestly can't seem to get one done now with out some manual changes to the rock. particularly cutting off the bottoms to create a stable flat surface.

AquariumsbyZero - 12 years ago

This is a great idea, ill be using dry rock on my next build.

rglewis49 - 12 years ago

Man........ I wish i would have went this route. Aquascaping a 55 with Fiji is no fun :(

New American Fishkeeper - 13 years ago

Could you get some for a freshwater tank?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 13 years ago

@10GalReef Glad you like it. Episode 2 is out and we are currently drumming up ideas for future episodes on aquascaping : )

10GalReef - 13 years ago

Love it!

Brian Johnson - 13 years ago

Great video! I too will be purchasing some rock from you guys in the near future. I was referred to you by madhatter reefs. Be sure to thank him for the business.

MonkinOut - 13 years ago

Top notch tips (yet again)...Keep up the great work!

Tim Harlow - 13 years ago

This is incredibly helpful. Five hundred stars!

BulkReefSupplyCom - 13 years ago

@gmoney1961 Looking at the current video schedule I think it might be sometime late September

gmoney1961 - 13 years ago

Great video....I'm about to order some rock. I may wait until I see the eco rock video becuase I'm torn between which rock to order

Frank Vadala - 13 years ago

Great video! I have yet to see any videos like this one on YouTube. Thanks for the pointers on shaping the rocks.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 13 years ago

@alfdms Good point, safety first : )

BulkReefSupplyCom - 13 years ago

@waynecreech Perfect, glad we could help with your aquascaping : )

BulkReefSupplyCom - 13 years ago

@cod0mw2 thanks, we hope to get the reef saver rock demo out soon as well

cod0mw2 - 13 years ago

really good tips...i new at aquascaping and this is reallly helpful

wayne creech - 13 years ago

could not come at a better time for me, I am just about ready to aquascape my new 75G tank..

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