Mr Cob Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I love artificial aquascaping. Looks great. I have used black waterfall foam a lot over the last few years. Jason's tank is amazing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresa Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 I think I have found the hydraulic cement. I can pick it up. We could get together any week night after 4, except for Tuesday and Wednesday. Ready to plan this out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 i can meet anytime wednesday & thursday. i can meet anytime before 4 friday i can meet anytime sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 hope we can get this done! im excited lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 looks like maybe thursday is our day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDoo Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 you can get supplies at tractor supply company. tis where i got my oyster shells here's mine. 3 months into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresa Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 you can get supplies at tractor supply company. tis where i got my oyster shells here's mine. 3 months into it Awesome. You did a great job. How long did it take your cement to cure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDoo Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 thanks, theresa. i didn't use cement. i used great stuff, epoxy, and crushed oyster shells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJones Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 How about we do it Thursday at 7:30? Can we make a new thread inviting anyone who wants to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 yeah, lets go for that! go ahead and start another thread if you havent already were doing it at theresa's place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 sorry to hi-jack the thread, but does anyone know if you can do a rock wall on the bottom of your tank? instead of having sand just cover the bottom in the "rock wall" material" that way it looks better than a bare bottom but without all of the negatives of sand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 i dont see why not. but how are you going to do that with manatee grass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 i dont see why not. but how are you going to do that with manatee grass? ohh you just wait and see........ Actually im stuck between doing a total rock tank (no sand, and rock on all glass surfaces except the front and one side) or do a sea grass tank with a small rock island in the middle with a couple of coral on it. essentially a saltwater version of a planted tank. but i have plenty of time to think about it as i wont do it until i move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 yeah, thats kinda what im doing too. i tried planted freshwater before and didnt do very well with it, so i decided to give it a shot but this time saltwater!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresa Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 I love artificial aquascaping. Looks great. I have used black waterfall foam a lot over the last few years. Jason's tank is amazing too. Didn't you also do a half circle tank as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Cob Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Here's the 144 half circle I did and then an 85g frag display tank with foam on the bottom and back: 85g along with a schematic: one important thing I do is first put silicone down so that the foam seals longterm, just apply the foam to the silicone while it's still wet. I also distress the foam so that it does not bubble up, makes for a much more natural look. sand and foam bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresa Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Awesome. Your work is beautiful. Do you still have the tank? I love it, now I know what to do with my next tank. I have four and plan to do them all. thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Cob Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Sold the 144 on a recent move, still have the 85g, just set that one up a few months ago. It's my personal tank but it's currently being used for my business, but I won't mention more until we become sponsors. Sent from my HERO200 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 i have been thinking about what i want to do as far as attaching my rock wall for my new tank. then i thought about using magnets and how i could use them. i figure i could wrp them in something or even put them in a plastic baggie so they dont rust. what do you guys think of this? if i did this, i could tke the wall out and clean behind it if needed. and this will also be easier when moving the tank in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresa Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 I don't think that is good to do. Why can't you use aqua silicone? Put the rock wall in the tank then seal around it. Seems like you would not need to clean behind it if it is sealed good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I don't think that is good to do. Why can't you use aqua silicone? Put the rock wall in the tank then seal around it. Seems like you would not need to clean behind it if it is sealed good. that is true, but you know how porous that rock is. i would think smaller animals could fit thru some of the holes that i may have accidentally not filled. i might just have to make sure i dont do that i wonder how thick i could make the wall? i want to make it thicker than the one you made, but im not sure how it would hold up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJones Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I think a thicker wall would hold up fine, if not better. You could always add a little bit more concrete to the mix to ensure strength, but I really wouldn't be concerned. I also wouldnt be concerned with animals getting behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 i already had 2 fish try to get behind my rock wall through the smallest holes i missed when filling them in initially. granted the holes are probably a lot bigger than any of the holes in the concrete. good thinking guys. well i finally got my 40 breeder (thanks Jurgy!) and im excited to get this thing on the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresa Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Congrats on the new tank. Happy for you. Are you going to rock wall it or what? I am ready when you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 yea i am im just trying to figure out if i want to make it an all-in-one again or something else. im thinkinh a small compartment on the back wall that i can put my skimmer. what do you guys think.. should i put my mp10 on the back wall facing forward or on the side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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