I already have about 90lb of live rock covered in coralline (this is just my display, have another 1lb or so in my refugium to which I'd like to add more). I was hoping to add a little artistic structure to what I have so far, assuming that the coralline will spread.
My idea is to sculp a piece that looks natural with a little bit of 'flare' to top off they rock work and really give it a piece of originality. Not to mention I think it would offer a tad more places for the fish to hide out in.
I want to make it relatively hallow/porus so that it's light enough weight as to not stress the tank itself. Then I planned to fire the clay so that it's hardened.
Has anyone attempted this before? What type of clay would be most suitable? Is there any risk of introducing a clay structure like this to the tank (chemically, etc)? :nilly:
My idea is to sculp a piece that looks natural with a little bit of 'flare' to top off they rock work and really give it a piece of originality. Not to mention I think it would offer a tad more places for the fish to hide out in.
I want to make it relatively hallow/porus so that it's light enough weight as to not stress the tank itself. Then I planned to fire the clay so that it's hardened.
Has anyone attempted this before? What type of clay would be most suitable? Is there any risk of introducing a clay structure like this to the tank (chemically, etc)? :nilly:
