DIY - Foam/Rock background

[winland]

Check out my first attempt.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=12366690#post12366690

winland

 

[viowyn]

Very impressive. I like the idea of the rock salt it's cheaper than using reef sand and it will probably give it a better texture. How tall is that back wall? It looks huge but it may just be the angle the picture was taken.

 

[winland]

The panel is 27" tall and 24" wide. The inside of my tank is just over 29" tall. The salt will give it a nice texture, but the salt itself with be washed and soaked off of the foam. Then I will apply Z-Poxy to the foam and I will sprinkle some sand over the Z-Poxy before it hardens. Like I said, it is a big experiment. Will keep you posted with results, good or bad.

In addition, We went down to Reef Systems Coral Farm, north of Columbus and picked up a bunch of Lace Rock to add to the center of the tank, in front of the foam wall.

Pictures to follow.

Chuck

 

[viowyn]

I'm afraid to see pictures because it will make me be more upset that I didn't do that to my tank. But post them anyway