Eggcrate setup
I have used the eggcrate method explained in SRK,
modified to fit my desires. This shows the framework build
of plastic eggcrate to which I attached the live rock. Note the tent like
structure that has open ends which become entrances to cave like areas
for the fish to hide, especially at night. The entire structure is
held together with "Nylon Cable Ties"available at any of the larger hardware
stores. After the "Ties" are pulled up tight, as shown, the long
ends are clipped off. With an electric drill, I made holes in the
back of my selected pieces of live rock, and
attached them to the eggcrate structure with the same
"Ties"
This shows my modified spray bar underneath the eggcrate
Here's the spraybar in the reef tank. The ruler gives
you an idea of the size.
Note the holes in the 1 1/2" support tubes to which
the eggcrate platform
was attached using the handy "Ties". The 1 1/2"
tubes are attached to the
glass bottom with silicone, the 3/4" spraybars
sit into the notches cut
into the support tubes.
Note the black hole below the "Toadstool" --
just to the left of center. This is an entrance to one of the
cave areas. I strongly suggest having such caves for your creatures to
escape the activity around your reef aquarium.
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