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69cichlids

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I seen your tread on mfk, I would follow his instructions other than silicon to the tank, it is a huge pain to take off if something goes wrong. Maybe get some glass and silicon your back ground to that and then place glass up to your tank, I would think the weight of the glass would hold the styrofoam from floating up plus if something went wrong you can just pull it out rather than scrapping everything off in your tank with a razor blade. Also with siliconing it to the glass sheet I would think you could put your back ground in with your fish in there also BUT I WOULD SOAK THE BACKGROUND IN THE BATH TUB A FEW DAYS FIRST! That way if anything were to leach out of it it will leach off in the tub and not your tank

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Hawkman2000

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I should point out that 1 piece of foam at 2'x2'x3" is enough to function as a flotation device for a child, maybe even an adult.

I have been reading page after page on different forums trying to find out definitively which clear coats are aquarium safe. A couple of threads stated that it takes anywhere between 2 weeks and 30 days for most paints to completely cure. I would also think that using carbon in your filter for awhile wouldn't be a bad idea.

I am interested in PJ1 Clear Epoxy Spray and Krylon Fusion clear coat. I personally would prefer using the epoxy due to pleco munching. Anyone ever use these before.
 
Italy592

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69cichlids said:
I seen your tread on mfk, I would follow his instructions other than silicon to the tank, it is a huge pain to take off if something goes wrong. Maybe get some glass and silicon your back ground to that and then place glass up to your tank, I would think the weight of the glass would hold the styrofoam from floating up plus if something went wrong you can just pull it out rather than scrapping everything off in your tank with a razor blade. Also with siliconing it to the glass sheet I would think you could put your back ground in with your fish in there also BUT I WOULD SOAK THE BACKGROUND IN THE BATH TUB A FEW DAYS FIRST! That way if anything were to leach out of it it will leach off in the tub and not your tank

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Yeah i posted in three different places because you never know what the different opinions or experiences you might get but yeah i think im going to follow the guy on the other thread he was answering all my other questions and seems like it should work so ill try it and well se ill keep everyone updated on the other threads !!!


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69cichlids

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If you get the flame to close to the styrofoam yes, then you blew it out fast. If you keep it a distance away it well melt the styrofoam leaving I with a hardend/textured piece if styrofoam

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69cichlids

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Walmart or a hardware store...some auto stores with have a torch also...

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Hawkman2000

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If you make a shape out of chicken wire (or any other flexible cage material) you can spray foam inside it and make some very realistic naturaly looking shapes without the need for sculpting. I guy I knew in florida used to make artwork for landscaping that way. I takes some practice, but it works.

I never thought about coconut fiber, very cool idea. Especially for the roots.

Instead of tile morter or grout, I would try portland type 5 cement. It dries smoother so you can have a completely smooth surface or you can add texture.
 
69cichlids

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I'm guessing that the spray foam will create a water tight seal, just guessing tho based off of homes inspection...they say it creates a water tight barrier...

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Hawkman2000

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The foam does create a water tight barrier. Especially if you coat it with type 5 cement and seal it with a aquarium safe clear coat. This allows you to put weights inside the structure to weigh it down.

Still would like to know if PJ1 clear epoxy spray would be aquarium safe.
 
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