Help with elevating complete rock scape...

[2Plus2]

Hiya everyone!

I come to you all for help .

I have finished my aquascape and some how managed to build what I think is an amazing aqua scape with all real reef rock.

Had this rock for over 15 years, and some how it was just just enough to build the scape.

I built it all on top of plywood measured out to my tanks dimension, but.....
My sand bed is 2" deep and I dont want my scape buried, what options do I have to evenly lift my whole aquascape 1"-1.5"

I was thinking Nano-Tech Bio-Blocks since they're 4"x4"x1"

 

[Jekyl]

Bio blocks will degrade over time and wouldn't be recommended.

As for what to use otherwise, if me, I would wet saw some flat pieces to go underneath. Then glue them to the structure. Creates stability and security that the structure can't topple. Size depending you could even have places rock comes up from the sand, adding extra character.

Easy option would be some pvc grate.

 

[2Plus2]

Bio blocks will degrade over time and wouldn't be recommended.

As for what to use otherwise, if me, I would wet saw some flat pieces to go underneath. Then glue them to the structure. Creates stability and security that the structure can't topple. Size depending you could even have places rock comes up from the sand, adding extra character.

Easy option would be some pvc grate.

I thought about that, but I dont have a wet saw I need roughly 6 1" cubes

 

[Jekyl]

I thought about that, but I dont have a wet saw I need roughly 6 1" cubes

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805629790001.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

Something like this will work fine.

 

[2Plus2]

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805629790001.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

Something like this will work fine.

OHH!!!!
EGG CRATE!

 

[fishface NJ]

Use pvc pipe and cut rings for elevation

 

[2Plus2]

Use pvc pipe and cut rings for elevation

I also thought about this lol

 

[Dread Pirate Dave]

Use pvc pipe and cut rings for elevation

I'll second this. This is what I did for the rock in my biocube. It keeps it steady and my diamond watchman goby can clear everything out from under without an avalanche. lol

Edit note: just wanted to add that I covered the outside of the pvc with epoxy putty to give it a more natural look, like part of the rock. Then covered that with glue/sand. It blends right in when it is visible.

 

[2Plus2]

I'll second this. This is what I did for the rock in my biocube. It keeps it steady and my diamond watchman goby can clear everything out from under without an avalanche. lol

This is my exact reason, I want to host everything.

 

[JayM]

I drilled mine and used 1/4” clear acrylic rods as legs. Keeps the scape stable and allows for the sand movers to do their thing.