I had spare base rock that I didn't use when I originally set up my aquarium. Rather than just keeping it in the closet collecting dust, I decided I was going to slice it in half making shelf rock to create new arches and caves, and more real estate to place several more corals.
Estimated time: 15-30 minutes
Tools used:
- Power drill
- Variety of drill bits
- Hammer
- Chisel or flat head screwdriver
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| Base rock that didn't make the original aquascape due to its awkward shape and size. |
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| I started drilling several holes through the rock. then I would carefully hammer and chisel small pieces from the center. |
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| Once I had a cave formed, I continued working my way through the rock until it eventually broke in half. |
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| New shelf rock added to the aquarium. |
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| Both halves were used creating double arches for the fish to swim through and more surface area to place new corals. |
