Your son has to be one of the cutest children I have ever seen!! Good job!

Came for the scape, stayed for the kids commentary and involvement. Nice work Dad. AWESOME.

I enjoyed this video and I love that you involve your kids, it's so wonderful. Working on my first saltwater tank and this is part of my research.

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message! I love that my son enjoys it nearly as much as i do 😅 welcome to the workd of marine! Any questions feel free to sing out 😊

This is amazing....Love the fact u went into detail with your technique....Thank you and this is dope!!!!!!!

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Producer Reef thanks for watching! Hope it inspires your scaping tech ique too!

Your little buddy is doing a great job! Reminded me of when my sons were little, and they helped me with projects.

This is by far the best most informative video I’ve ever seen on scaping and I’ve seen loads, Your scape is awesome I really am going to try this for myself, thanks for this uploads and I can’t wait until your next one, thanks again from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, see you soon

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the amazing comment! Im glad it has inspired you to try too! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask and I'd love it if you could share with your local reefing groups! Lets banish the old school rock walls haha

Brilliant technique, I saw it on tidal gardens but they didn’t show in such detail. Thanks for posting

Hands down the best scape i have ever seen not in nature. Great job cant wait to see more!!!

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kinds words! Looks even better with coral on it now! Update coming very soon 😊

Great video. That ending was so funny and genuine. Also cool to include your kid in your hobby.

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Im lucky he loves the tanks and the youtube channel just as much as i do 😅

Beautiful hardscape, truly an inspiration

Great aquascape!! Inspiration and technique acquired, thank you

Gosh, it looks amazing and so easy and fast to set. I've been having trouble to use AF stone fix probably this method suits me better. Thank you so much, looking forward to try myself!!!!!

Man that is just awesome! Beautiful work! And awesome helper you have there!

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Alex Andonian thanks so much mate!

@alexandonian1273

3 жыл бұрын

First Time Reefer TV you’re welcome! I tried searching for the Korean KZread channel you referenced but couldn’t find. Care to share a link?!

Awesome mate! Your boy is picking this youtube thing up fast. This video is the best I've seen on this... like the detail is epic - if I ever make another scape I'm gonna do it for sure incorporating in some liverock ;)

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Sunny Goold thank you so much man! Im blessed to have him lovong the channel as much as i do! Please share the video with your local reefgeek groups!

Fantastic mate! Really looking forward watching this scape inside water!

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Posted a photo jjst now check it out 🤣

Man you’re rockscape is beautiful that’s gonna be so perfect for corals all over it 👍👍👍

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! can't wait to share it once i start stacking coral!

Outstanding sculpting!

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Jamie Parr thank you! 🙏

WOW dude thats awesome. Thata why i love this hobby. Been reefing since 2001 and still have wow moments very cool man

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mate! 🙏🙏🙏 love it when people get inspired from my work especially for those that have been around for awhile!

Can’t say the outcome looks natural, but appreciate the techniques which have gone into this, currently researching for my first tank, can’t wait to get my hands on some rock!!,

Pure brilliance David 🙌

Looking amazing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

Beautiful scape, i guess i need to order more shelf pieces as you've incorporated a good few and it looks spot on

Awesome 👌 I'll definitely subscribe, the narrative by your son was classic

Great work mate, cant wait to try this on my new scape!

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Reef Nerd thanks mate! Hit me up if you need help and Uncle Dan allows us to see people!

Great job David

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Awesome dude. Best NSA I’ve seen

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Hopefully it catches Ryans attention too haha

Best scaping method I’ve seen thus far

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

Amazing man!!!thanks for the video 🔥 🔥

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I would love if you could share with your local reefing groups to help inspire others to do the same!

This is so satisfying to watch, thanks for the tips David.

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching mate! Hope it inspires you!

@omarcadenas9

3 жыл бұрын

@@firsttimereefertv1588 it sure did David. i would love this aquascape on a frag system just like the new Cade frag system.

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

@@omarcadenas9 that thought really crossed my mind for my new cade frag tank but i do want to share how to run a frag system too so will start there! Buttr you never know when itll turn into a shallow reef with mangroves and pipefish 😅

@omarcadenas9

3 жыл бұрын

@@firsttimereefertv1588 yes that what I would like too Mangroves and pipe fish.

Man love your son he’s a cool lil guy Scape looks awesome

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate he can certainly be very helpful sometimes haha Thanks for the comment and please share to your local reefing groups to inspire others!

Omg brother, you've got yourself your very own producer/camera man 😂, i lost my shit. Cracking job Aston 👌

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Ive always dreamed on having a camera man hahaha Living the dream I am lol

your cameraman is super cool. nice tutorial mate.

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

Nice Aquascape video

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Would love if you could share with your local reefing groups!

Great video

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Appreciate the comment!

Amazing video

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! 🙏🙏🙏

Hi~ You did really good job on Marco Rock Scaping I really enjoyed your work Thanks

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for dropping by! Thank you for the inspiration too and showing me the method to create scape!

That’s insane I can’t wait 😩😩😩

Love it!

God bless the little guy cute touch

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 🙏 Hope the scape inspires you!

I smashed the like button astin 👍

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Corey Smith he thanks you!

Your son is Awesome!!!! Great little helper

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! He sure is 😅😅

@MastaBlastaa

3 жыл бұрын

@@firsttimereefertv1588 he looked like Baby Thor when wielding that mallet

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

@@MastaBlastaa youre not wrong 😂😂😂😂

Awesome job on the Aquascape. It would help us to see it if the finished product was on a darker surface.

Great job! It does not look like you stole anything from BRS. Give yourself some credit. I don't know how you popped up on my feed, but I'm glad you did! Excellent info! I'm going to take some of your video mixed with the information from BRS and see what happens! Thanks again!

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much mate 🙏🙏🙏 Hope it inspires you to create something awesome!

Think this is the most detailed and best rock scape build video I’ve seen, I wonder if you could find out how to colour it purple like the CaribSea Life Rock, that would be amazing 👌

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I really appreciate the comment! Please share with your local reefing groups to hopefully inspire others looking to do a different scape. To colour it purple you would just crush down carbisea life rock and use it as the final dusting once you've finished glueing

@Harolddespui

3 жыл бұрын

You'll need some very fine coral sand, acrylic paint and a paint roller. Mix 3 colors, first a light brown and paint the whole rock. Blow a bit of coral sand onto the still wet paint so it will stick. Let dry. Then mix a dark purple and paint again (but not the entire rock) and again blow a bit of coral sand into the wet dark purple. Let dry. Finally mix a light purple for the highlights.

Super ultra mega cool....

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Trent Walsh haha thanks mate!

You have an awesome camera assistant! 😅❤️👌

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Hes definitely super handy to have around haha

That looks fantastic! I was worried about the structural strength of these types of rock scapes but you have put my mind at ease. I was planning on following the instructions of BRS nsa but yours looks much faster, easier, cost effective and actually stronger than using gel glue. Great camera man too!

very informative, thanks

@firsttimereefertv1588

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching amd appreciate your comment!

Great vid David makes me want to rescape but no can do

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Well if you can't rescape you might have to just set up another tank! haha

Your son's narration is top notch man. :)

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks mate! He is certainly loving featuring in videos 😅

@turbocpt1

3 жыл бұрын

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@turbocpt1

3 жыл бұрын

@Amir Seth bots soon you'll be done

Bro I am setting up a 40 gallon breeder all in one DIY my first time ever building tank as far as filtration inside love this scape it would be perfect for what I want I am going for a frag system/display Tank! Words cannot describe how I feel about this scape! If I need any advice can I please reach out to you thank you for the video. Amazing! PS I love the commentary from the young one and I did exactly as he said subscribe

Awesome

Hey David, your aquascaping is really inspiring me. I’m having two pieces of big Macro boulders in the tank for about 5 months and I really want take them out to do a better structure, my question is, is that safe to do so? Does your method will suit for wet rock glue?

Hey is there a part 2 to this ? I’m going to set up a new tank in a few months and this is great !

Not gonna lie your kid really made the video, loved it😂

Thanks David. This is the best video demonstrating this method that I have watched so far. So keen to give it a go. Have the proreef S2 1500 coming next Wednesday so you know it’s on. If I have no FB or Insta account how can I get some of that glue off you?

@natalbreefing5934

3 жыл бұрын

First Time Reefer TV thanks so much man. I hope you don’t get spammed now. Sent the message so you can feel free to delete that comment.

Cool technique. Have you ever tried diatomous earth powder which is very fine and easily acquired instead of the crushed Marco rock?

Only just found this video, just in time as I’m about to start a new reef tank, excellent video, where do you get that glue from in Australia or do you recommend another brand

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Leigh! Sorry for the late reply!! Good luck on your new venture! I have glue available of youre still in need 😊

The kids a natural KZreadr 😂

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Haha hes ready for that famous life 😂

Amazing scape! I was wondering though... do you need to use the crushed base rock you're using or can you crush standard base rock or dead live rock?

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

I believe that this is the strongest way to form a bond but I think any aragonite material will also be suitable 😊

I’m scaping with live rock that I’ve collected over the years from my reef club that I’ve kept cycling. Anyways, trying to do this wet makes me want to throw up🤢🤮😂. But, it’s turning out so nice!!!! Thank you for this video!! Also, I don’t have any shelf rock😔

I use also sintetic fibers like a composite material

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

Watching this has made me want to rip my tank apart and re scape lol looks great 👍

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! I would love if you could share with your local reefing groups to hopefully inspire others!

@customaquascapeltd

3 жыл бұрын

First Time Reefer TV I will share on a few groups mate. I’m actually still considering doing a re scape on my tank after watching this video . By the way love the fact you get your son involved with the build it’s been great watching, future reefer right there 😎

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

DB’S Reef * thanks much appreciated mate! You totally should as you can see its incredibly easy to create nice scapes! Yes im getting hkm started nice and young and he absolutely loves being in the videos so ill keep him around as a camera man 😂

Sheboygan from gallery aquatica in brisbane Australia has allso been doing this for a long time too.

Spectacular, like making it look so easy...thou....is it?

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely is the easiest method to scape with!

This was an amazing video... quick question, how did you get the flat rock? How you cut it? Thanks

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏 please share with your reefing friends! The flat rock is also the same rock and its called “Stax Rocks” its great stuff!

Beautiful, just wondering if it will hold up in salt water a few years from now.

@firsttimereefertv1588

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes i have seen other hobbyists use this method and still holds years down the track

The Axia 911 is a mission to source! Do you have any in stock? Would you ship to NZ?

Those aqua scape is awesome. But I could never lift something this size. Can you do one doing them in sections so they can be easily moved around and lifted by some unfortunately like me with a now bum shoulder.

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! You can make the scapes as small as youd like!! Doing them in sections is actually better

How do you flatten the rock that way, or did you buy it like that? Do you know the best way to flatten a rock without it crumbling in pieces? I would assume like a Sanding belt or bandsaw but would like to know the best way to get the rock flat like the ones you have in this video.

AWESOME video!!!! until i cameacross your videoI had a different plan. You helped a mate from other side of the world!!!! how many bottle of glue did you use?

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Oh thanks mate! So glad its inspired you 🙌🙌🙌 For this scape I used about 20 bottles of glue! The axia was incredibly difficult to find so ive sourced my own brand and works just as well!

Great content man, but I have a question. Super glue supposedly deteriorates in saltwater over time. I think that's why they suggest gluing and puttying frags if you want them to stay in place (because eventually the glue gets worn down and loses its effect). Do you know if the same will happen here? Is there anything about the chemical reaction that prevents that deterioration?

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! This process I feel is completely different to glueing frags. With frags the glue consistency is thicker which therefore means the purity is lower as there has been a thickening agent added. The glue is use is 97% pure cyanoacrylate and it wicks into the powder that cause a chemical reaction to set. Unlike coral glue that stays as a blob of glue. Im confident over time that there will be no issues but will certainly report if there are any! I know other have used this method and their scape is still rock solid 4-5 years on. I question if putty would even last that long without cracking!

Hello David! New subscriber here! How’s the scape doing now? I just built one and was a little worried about the long term durability. How’s it going? Thanks!

I just don't trust superglue for an aquascape. I mean it's ok for small rubble, but for big jobs I use E-Marco 400. Nice scape though bro for sure!!

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Time will tell on how long this will last but from my research there seems to be no issues. Emarco400 is definitely very strong but also allows for slight flex to avoid breaking. But the process of mixing the product, short working times and mess afterwards doesn't make it my top choice. Thanks of watching!

@Harolddespui

3 жыл бұрын

Superglue alone is rubbish, but the trick is combined with powder you're basically making speed-cement which bonds like crazy. The fact you can't break it on the joints anymore tells me enough that this is very secure.

Amazing tutorial. I’m planning on making a very similar scape for a 75 gal 4’ long tank and I’m going to use the same glue. How much glue did you use?

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I used about 30 bottles on this scape but alot was used just to mess around 😅 for a 4’ long tank i would suggest 5 100g bottles

@beclee6459

2 жыл бұрын

@@firsttimereefertv1588 hi can I order glue please

Hey Dave very nice aqua scape. Can you help me get that glue?

I am planning to use river rocks for my first aquascape. Can I crush the same river rock to make powder like you did. If not are there any alternatives? BTW I love your works.

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck on your scape! Unfortunately i dont think the river rocks will work as itll require an aragonite base. You could try an aragonite sand amd sprinkle that on the rock joints and see if it sticks?

What's this method called please. Great video.

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

No particular name for the method but the scape style I like to call Bonsai Reefscaping. Please share with your local reefing groups!

do you feel like i need to use epoxy like i see in other scape videos like brs

Hey, bro any link for the glue. I'm tired of receiving glue that got set when they arrived...

Would like more detailed information on what kinds of rock you used and the glue. I am planning a 40 breeder and want something like this but I am guessing it’s just a mixture of shelf rock and Marco rocks?

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate! All the details are in the video but the rock is marco rock “base rock” and “shelf rock”. The glue is a thin viscosity cyanoacrylate glue. Are you based in the states?

@pdiehm

3 жыл бұрын

@@firsttimereefertv1588 yep. No rush it’s on hold

My experience has been that as the rock 'wets' the joint comes loose from the CA glue.. and falls apart eventually, especially when using sand as a filler... Epoxy is much better at those joints.

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback but time will tell! Ive seen others use this method and its still solid 4-5 years on. I will certainly report if I come across any issues!

@Harolddespui

3 жыл бұрын

I guess you haven't drenched the filler sand enough with glue, or used a too thick glue so it couldn't fully soak in.

Such an amazing scape! What type of superglue did you use? It looks like thin super glue, but where did you get it? Thanks!

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Where are you based? It needs to be a watery cyanoacrylate glue to work effectively

@mrschnigglepoo

3 жыл бұрын

@@firsttimereefertv1588 I’m in Virginia in the U.S. Thanks!

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrschnigglepoo Than at Tidal Gardens made a video about all the glues suitable to use in the States! Please check it out and leave a comment on their post saying i sent you 😅 let me know if you cant find the video ☺️

Where did u buy powder?

It looks neat but strength would be an issue

What level of cps super glue should i use?

Hey champ, nice work. Would you be able to make me some pieces for my cade s2 2100 im in Surrey hills

i am planning on doing this for my 15g peninsula waterbox build! i am about to buy the marco rock from BRS. How many pound of rock will you think i need to create a nice size negative space centerpiece for the tank?? also since the tank is so small do you think i can get away with just superglue or will i need the epoxy/mortar as well ?

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic you will love the marco rock! I would think 2 pound of base rock and 2 pound of shelf rock should be more tha sufficient. If you use the method i shared in this video you wont need mortar or epoxy!

@Botzz28

3 жыл бұрын

@@firsttimereefertv1588 your saying I only need 4 pounds of rock no way that is way to little lol ... I was going to buy 20 lbs of rock with a medium size foundation piece. Is 20lbs to much ? Maybe I should go 15lbs?

Fantastic. Could you send this composition to Italy? How much is it?

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately shipping would be extremely expensive to Italy. If you would like to consider making a wholesale order I can sort that for you 😊

Hey David how can I get you to get me some of that glue 😉 I need it ASAP for my aquascape. Need a box of it the 911 axia gold glue. Please let me know. Thank you.

Have you had issues of cracking after tanks all set up with water fish etc etc? Say a year down the road?

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Has been in the tank around 6 months now and have had no deterioration at all 😊 Many people i follow who use this method have had their scapes in the tank for years and they still hold up fine!

@jayrempel9339

3 жыл бұрын

@@firsttimereefertv1588 thanks man … just thinking about setting up my first reef and the stacks rocks of old doesn't look good. if I do decide to go ahead going to do something like this

So do you think you don’t need epoxy?

Do you have any of the glue for sale

Looks great, how much rock and glue did you end up using?

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I used approx 20-25kg of rock in total and quite a lot of glue. Only reason is because I was learning how to do this new method so wasted a lot of glue!

@peach0221

3 жыл бұрын

First Time Reefer TV thanks for the reply :) that’s a lot less rock than I would of expected, if I was planning for a scape like this how much glue would you reccomend getting?

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Peach02 for a scape this size and it being your first attempt I would get 20 bottles to begin with. If youre based in Australia ive got some large bottles coming to sell 😊

@peach0221

3 жыл бұрын

First Time Reefer TV thanks for the pointers :)

How dry does the rock need to be. I'm curing some old rock from an old tank and was going to try this method but didn't know if the rock needed to be super dry.

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate I have had others use this method with wet rock and it still works! I havent tried it myself though. Let me know how you go!

Wonderfull ideas from you...scape is brilliant...I have one question though, if you don't mind. Are the edges a bit rough for long fins/tails on fish when they swim through? Just a thought. Thank you. :>)

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mate! Its no rougher then what sps coral would be anyway. This is also natural rock and Im sure fish are aware of their surroundings!

@rosemarydudley9954

3 жыл бұрын

@@firsttimereefertv1588 Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. My gosh, we learn something every day.

@firsttimereefertv1588

3 жыл бұрын

@@rosemarydudley9954 sure do mate!

Where can I get the glue?

Nice thongs... I only know they're thongs because of Bluey! Cheers from the U.S., Mate!

che colla usi?

ok so, million dollar questions, where do i get that glue?