Slate tile

[Becca]

Just wanted to give everyone a heads-up that the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Gaithersburg has a good amount of slate floor tile available at deeply discounted prices. These make decent breeding slates for angels and other fish that like to lay eggs on smooth surfaces. They weren't quite the right sizes for my uses, but they might be great for someone else's project.

 

[Localzoo]

Hey sweet
I think Baltimore had roofers who still deal with slate. I was gonna call but haven't gotten to it. I'll let you know so you can add them to your 55


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[harlowe777]

I took two nice pieces of flag stone.. Bust em up and was able to fill up a 55 and a 60 with slate stackalbles for free as well..flagstone is about 50lbs. A piece..and drain ditches use a lot of granite (grey boulders)..free and there lovely shapes and sizes..and look good under water..

 

[Localzoo]

That sounds cool
post some pics


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[dogofwar]

This heads up alone should be motivation for both of you guys to join the club

Matt

 

[harlowe777]

Ill post some of those rocks tonight..i can get as much as you guys want..heres my 240 ill be done with next week..built from scratch..

 

[dogofwar]

Very cool...but looks hard to clean... What are the dimensions?

 

[cichlidaddicted]

Ill post some of those rocks tonight..i can get as much as you guys want..heres my 240 ill be done with next week..built from scratch..

Looks a lot bigger than 240

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[Localzoo]

Nice
Is it built into the wall? It looks huge
Where are you hiding the filtration etc


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[Localzoo]

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Becca
They prob won't give their broken tile away but you could wrk something out
Called but the guy said would have to talk to his boss so that's prob a good sign?
But it's worth calling a few in Baltimore and DC never hurts to ask


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[Becca]

Thomson Remodeling Company, Inc
tel301)654-1312

Becca
They prob won't give their broken tile away but you could wrk something out
Called but the guy said would have to talk to his boss so that's prob a good sign?
But it's worth calling a few in Baltimore and DC never hurts to ask


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Thanks! I'll check it out - I've got to check out the Habitat Restore in Frederick this weekend, too, and it looks like my dad has a few leads.

I've left messages for a few people but haven't heard anything back. The roofing slate is appealing because it is about as thin as a standard cardboard box, maybe a little thinner, and very light-weight. The weight means it doesn't put a lot of strain on glass.

 

[dogofwar]

Becca - I have a box of tile that Sam gave me. You're more than welcome to some... I can bring to the Jan meeting... or you can pick it up from my porch...

Matt

 

[harlowe777]

Not hard to clean..I bought scuba gear.lol..dementions of glass alone are 6' long 4' tall 16" deep with background..the filtration is hidden behind the lower right corner..easy to get to..hard to see..

 

[Localzoo]

Not hard to clean..I bought scuba gear.lol..dementions of glass alone are 6' long 4' tall 16" deep with background..the filtration is hidden behind the lower right corner..easy to get to..hard to see..

Nice btw everyone always loves pics so thank you


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[harlowe777]

I made the light up stand as well..and yes the bigger one too..lol..