Spray foam background
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veni vidi vici
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I do ,the stuff you want to use is Great Stuff Pond and Stone Foam.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/319838/125-reef-tank-build
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/319838/125-reef-tank-build
rebelprettyboy
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I dnt have expierence w them, but I love the way the love!
wangotango
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Check out --. A lot of people there have been doing it. Seems like the jury is still out as to whether or not it holds up long-term.
I plan on doing it for my next tank.
-Justin
I plan on doing it for my next tank.
-Justin
maxalmon
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Seems like most reefers are using the Beckett black waterfall sealant. A few of the people I've talked to have said that once the sculpting is complete that you have a few options, 1) epoxy coat it 2) fiberglass it? 3) leave it as is and cover the surface while still damp with aragonite sand and let the coraline algae cover the surface.
I've decided that I'm going to use eggcrate to create the internal structures and for the flat panels for the bottom...(barebottom tank) but I'm going to cover the bottom of the tank with foam as well....
I purchased a can of the foam today and will do some trial/error testing to see how to work with this material. I'm going to have 7 sections that will be connected with hidden zipties and create a design so that the panels interlock. Mostly to hide the 2 huge megaflows inside of the tank...
I'm going to take my time, but I already have the design concept figured out.
I have some huge, ultra cool pieces of LR that I'll use.
I've decided that I'm going to use eggcrate to create the internal structures and for the flat panels for the bottom...(barebottom tank) but I'm going to cover the bottom of the tank with foam as well....
I purchased a can of the foam today and will do some trial/error testing to see how to work with this material. I'm going to have 7 sections that will be connected with hidden zipties and create a design so that the panels interlock. Mostly to hide the 2 huge megaflows inside of the tank...
I'm going to take my time, but I already have the design concept figured out.
I have some huge, ultra cool pieces of LR that I'll use.
veni vidi vici
Active Member
Originally Posted by maxalmon
http:///forum/post/2761200
Seems like most reefers are using the Beckett black waterfall sealant. A few of the people I've talked to have said that once the sculpting is complete that you have a few options, 1) epoxy coat it 2) fiberglass it? 3) leave it as is and cover the surface while still damp with aragonite sand and let the coraline algae cover the surface.
I've decided that I'm going to use eggcrate to create the internal structures and for the flat panels for the bottom...(barebottom tank) but I'm going to cover the bottom of the tank with foam as well....
I purchased a can of the foam today and will do some trial/error testing to see how to work with this material. I'm going to have 7 sections that will be connected with hidden zipties and create a design so that the panels interlock. Mostly to hide the 2 huge megaflows inside of the tank...
I'm going to take my time, but I already have the design concept figured out.
I have some huge, ultra cool pieces of LR that I'll use.
I opted for the epoxy and it worked out rather well after some trial and error.I had to let the epoxy start to set before i applied it or the sand would just run .
I was inspired by this tank built by Kannin on --, but wasnt even able to get it close to looking as good.
http:///forum/post/2761200
Seems like most reefers are using the Beckett black waterfall sealant. A few of the people I've talked to have said that once the sculpting is complete that you have a few options, 1) epoxy coat it 2) fiberglass it? 3) leave it as is and cover the surface while still damp with aragonite sand and let the coraline algae cover the surface.
I've decided that I'm going to use eggcrate to create the internal structures and for the flat panels for the bottom...(barebottom tank) but I'm going to cover the bottom of the tank with foam as well....
I purchased a can of the foam today and will do some trial/error testing to see how to work with this material. I'm going to have 7 sections that will be connected with hidden zipties and create a design so that the panels interlock. Mostly to hide the 2 huge megaflows inside of the tank...
I'm going to take my time, but I already have the design concept figured out.
I have some huge, ultra cool pieces of LR that I'll use.
I opted for the epoxy and it worked out rather well after some trial and error.I had to let the epoxy start to set before i applied it or the sand would just run .
I was inspired by this tank built by Kannin on --, but wasnt even able to get it close to looking as good.
veni vidi vici
Active Member
Originally Posted by maxalmon
http:///forum/post/2761261
Awesome looking!!!....Thats what I'm talking about.....Almost the exact same design...I have a 55g laying around that I'll start playing with sometime next week and will post results of some of my test on my build/move thread
I was in awe the first time and still today when i look at his tank.Its a pretty freakin awesome job
http:///forum/post/2761261
Awesome looking!!!....Thats what I'm talking about.....Almost the exact same design...I have a 55g laying around that I'll start playing with sometime next week and will post results of some of my test on my build/move thread
I was in awe the first time and still today when i look at his tank.Its a pretty freakin awesome job