Tool hoarder problems: I wonder if I should use the cold steel chisel, or the dewalt construction chisel. We're certainly not using the fancy woodworking chisels.
Do you guys ship this to South Africa? would be Awesome! I am starting a 50cm x 50cm x 45cm cube and a scape like this would be perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just be careful Reefers as it is well known that Cyanoacrylate becomes brittle and breaks up over time in the saltwater environment (freshwater as well)...this is a great way of quickly putting a scape together but it must then be reinforced with a reef cement or putty to make it permanently durable and safe from collapse
I was thinking that too. I haven’t re enforced mine... a lot of other people haven’t done theirs either. Maybe in 5-10years from now there will 100 videos on scapes collapsing haha. I hope not.
Thanks for the heads up! Ive been following quite afew people who have used this method and their scapes have lasted years without deterioration. Time will tell though 😊
It will last for a time especially if the rock scape is not too gravity defying and would just naturally sit on each other, if heavy overhangs etc are created that would be the weak spots that will ultimately be of concern...many people think cyanoacrylate it waterproof (i assumed so myself in the past) but it is only water resistant, i read that the strength reduces with time underwater and after about only 500 hours it has already reduced to 80% of it's original strength, there are a a few very specialist cyanoacrylate that have Phthalic Anhydride added to improve water resistance and give longer underwater longevity The majority of Reefers these days probably dont run a tank long enough for it to become of concern before upgrading, rescaping etc...it would be more the type of reefer who sets a tank up and is happy with it for a couple of years or longer that would need to be very wary and take additional precautions taking into account cyanoacrylate's limitations As you say time will tell....just little bits of history repeating
Agreed, did you know salt is even commonly used to remove superglue from skin as it quickly reacts and makes it brittle and breaks it down within minutes, so it just can't survive the salt in our tanks
@@firsttimereefertv1588 your comment about being the first to pioneer the glue and rock dust technique. It has been used for a while in reefing community. Not sure why your implied your the first or inventor
@@brianredban9393 not claiming to have invented it at all and in fact have credited the people who inspirdd me in previous videos. I definitely am pioneering the negative space aquascapes in Australia as now they are common and I am distributing the very product to be able to do it that wasnt available to aquarists previously in Australia. But as I said everyones entitled to an opinion 😊 i just prefer mine to be positive for the world ✌️
Exactly the technique I used on mine new aquascape. David did a great job in his previous videos on building his scape. Thanks David
Thanks Steve!! 🙏🙏🙏
Nice tutorial looking forward to trying this with my Australian branch rock. Subscribed🙂
Great video David 👌 Definitely checking out the previous videos on how you did your scape!
Thanks mate!! 🙌🙌🙌
So great - making reef tanks epic mate! well done
Nice work David well explained.
amazing video! good job
How long does the rock need to dry/cure before adding into tank/water? Just subbed
Alright buddy I see your post on Facebook and sent you a pm , I just wanted to know is this glue available in the Uk ? Thanks
Tool hoarder problems:
I wonder if I should use the cold steel chisel, or the dewalt construction chisel. We're certainly not using the fancy woodworking chisels.
Very porous rock. My concern is that detritus and uneaten food will collect in the holes all over the rock. Thoughts ?
Hi David I’m working on a frame for my Frag Rack with Marco Rock. How can I contact you about getting some of your supper glue?
Do you guys ship this to South Africa? would be Awesome! I am starting a 50cm x 50cm x 45cm cube and a scape like this would be perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey mate! I could definitely look into the shipping cost to South Africa but i think it may be quite alot?
This is the fastest way I've scaped. I finished mine off with E-Marco 400 for extra security.
100% i wouldnt scape any other way!
where can i get the glue?
I need the glue... How can I get it? I don't do and social media.
You can shoot me an email mate david@poked.com.au
Please Where can i order glue for shipping to italy? What is this glue called.Thank you
Hi Salvatore! I have shipped an order to Italy before! Can you message me on my First Time Reefer tv facebook page?
@@firsttimereefertv1588 🙏🙏
Just be careful Reefers as it is well known that Cyanoacrylate becomes brittle and breaks up over time in the saltwater environment (freshwater as well)...this is a great way of quickly putting a scape together but it must then be reinforced with a reef cement or putty to make it permanently durable and safe from collapse
I was thinking that too. I haven’t re enforced mine... a lot of other people haven’t done theirs either. Maybe in 5-10years from now there will 100 videos on scapes collapsing haha. I hope not.
Thanks for the heads up! Ive been following quite afew people who have used this method and their scapes have lasted years without deterioration. Time will tell though 😊
It will last for a time especially if the rock scape is not too gravity defying and would just naturally sit on each other, if heavy overhangs etc are created that would be the weak spots that will ultimately be of concern...many people think cyanoacrylate it waterproof (i assumed so myself in the past) but it is only water resistant, i read that the strength reduces with time underwater and after about only 500 hours it has already reduced to 80% of it's original strength, there are a a few very specialist cyanoacrylate that have Phthalic Anhydride added to improve water resistance and give longer underwater longevity
The majority of Reefers these days probably dont run a tank long enough for it to become of concern before upgrading, rescaping etc...it would be more the type of reefer who sets a tank up and is happy with it for a couple of years or longer that would need to be very wary and take additional precautions taking into account cyanoacrylate's limitations
As you say time will tell....just little bits of history repeating
Agreed, did you know salt is even commonly used to remove superglue from skin as it quickly reacts and makes it brittle and breaks it down within minutes, so it just can't survive the salt in our tanks
You don’t know what you’re talking about
I’d like to some of your glue. Where can I buy some?
Link to purchase that glue??
If you would like to purchase glue please message me on my First Time Reefer tv facebook page and i can chat to you there!
What glue. Is this.
i can swear by this glue. I got a few bottles from David and my whole scape ia made with this stuff!
My man! Scape and tank are looking great btw!
@@firsttimereefertv1588 thanks bro!
How do I order the glue?
Dude your definitely not pioneering this method
Everyones entitled to their opinion! But im interested to know on what you are basing your comment on?
@@firsttimereefertv1588 your comment about being the first to pioneer the glue and rock dust technique. It has been used for a while in reefing community. Not sure why your implied your the first or inventor
@@brianredban9393 not claiming to have invented it at all and in fact have credited the people who inspirdd me in previous videos. I definitely am pioneering the negative space aquascapes in Australia as now they are common and I am distributing the very product to be able to do it that wasnt available to aquarists previously in Australia. But as I said everyones entitled to an opinion 😊 i just prefer mine to be positive for the world ✌️
@@firsttimereefertv1588 ok bud you keep telling yourself your the pioneer on how to put rock together 🤣🤣👍👍
@@brianredban9393 sure thing brother! Spread love not hate dude but i dont hold it against you! I care for you!