Beginner & Setup Guides
Aquascape Foundation Guide: Building a Stable Rockwork Skeleton
How to use marco rock, putty, and structural anchors to build aquascapes that survive flow and earthquakes.
An aquascape is only as good as its foundation. A pile of rocks balanced precariously WILL collapse, taking corals and livestock with it.
Materials
- Marco or Pukani dry rock
- Reef-safe two-part epoxy putty
- Acrylic rods or zip ties for armatures
Build sequence
Dry-fit the entire scape outside the tank, then disassemble and rebuild with putty between every contact point.Related reading
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