Idea for Faux sand bed. Envirotex Lite high gloss finish.
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What you've done is basically the same as "walkway coating"
At Boeing we used it on both civilian and military aircraft on the wings as a non-slip surface to walk on.
The same method applied....brush/spray an epoxy coating on the surface and then sprinkle common sand on top of the epoxy before it dries. When cured, it makes a rough, durable, anti-slip surface to walk on when servicing the aircraft. Pretty cool stuff!
Of course, you simply added more sand to completely cover the epoxy and make it more asthetically pleasing for a reef tank.
not sure about the toxicity concerns though...only time will tell
At Boeing we used it on both civilian and military aircraft on the wings as a non-slip surface to walk on.
The same method applied....brush/spray an epoxy coating on the surface and then sprinkle common sand on top of the epoxy before it dries. When cured, it makes a rough, durable, anti-slip surface to walk on when servicing the aircraft. Pretty cool stuff!
Of course, you simply added more sand to completely cover the epoxy and make it more asthetically pleasing for a reef tank.
not sure about the toxicity concerns though...only time will tell
mattjk
Premium Member
clown2be said:
This.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=2806856#post2806856
and then someone made one out of starboard.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=372666&highlight=acrylic
but due to the bracing on my tank, there is no way I could fit a large piece of starboard in my 60 gallon.
(Off subject, but well worth mentioning)
Paul,
If you've never taken advice from a complete stranger please do so now:
Pull it together NOW while you still can, otherwise you will end up having to go back to college at the age of 40 like me (pretty pathetic) I am finally starting graduate school in the fall to complete my MBA, but believe me...its only out of necessity, tenacity, and the well-being of my family; nothing to do with intelligence or luck.
If you don't complete college AND get your master's degree (not just a bachelor's), you'll regret it for the rest of your life...I SWEAR TO THAT...TRUST ME!
No one told me these things when I was your age and now I'm paying for it...literally. I wish I had a mentor at the time to light a fire under my a _ _ life would be so much easier!
Sorry about the rant.
you'll see what I mean...somedayGood luck!
tptp279
Active member
haha... yeah, i know, i just can't pick the major i really want. Bio major and becoming a vet is what i really want, but all those bio kids scare the daylights out of me with their 4.0's and what not, only reason why i'm afraid, but i know, i'm gonna be going to both UCR and RCC next year to gain enough credit to graduate early and go to graduate school, thanks though 
Word of caution:
plan your graduate study early (school choice/registration process), because everything is EXTREMELY competitive. not to scare you, just to warn you that you should plan early and get you applications in early
I have a 3.9 GPA and I still could not get into UCLA, USC, or UCI
Have to settle for Claremont or CSULB...haven't decided yet
I'd have to say that "community service" and other volunteer work is very important...as well as "references" when it comes to being accepted by a school of your choice.
mattjk: sorry to highjack your thread, man...all for the greater good!
plan your graduate study early (school choice/registration process), because everything is EXTREMELY competitive. not to scare you, just to warn you that you should plan early and get you applications in early
I have a 3.9 GPA and I still could not get into UCLA, USC, or UCI
Have to settle for Claremont or CSULB...haven't decided yet
I'd have to say that "community service" and other volunteer work is very important...as well as "references" when it comes to being accepted by a school of your choice.
mattjk: sorry to highjack your thread, man...all for the greater good!
AEALOVESHERGIRLS
Premium Member
I would imagine if you put saran wrap on the bootom of the tank, and then poured it on top of the saran wrap, it would come out. However, you'd have to remember it would be one solid piece, so if you did want to take it out, it would be impossible to do so in one piece because of the brace on the top of the tank, as well as the ridges on the top of the tank. However, if you did it in sections, say 4 inches wide by 24", or however deep the tank is, I would think you would be able to slip the individual pieces out.
Good luck, it looks nice. I would just never do it myself because I place a lot of corals in my sand as well as clams. Also, I have a mandarin and I need the sand for the pods. But, I do think it looks very nice!
Amanda
Good luck, it looks nice. I would just never do it myself because I place a lot of corals in my sand as well as clams. Also, I have a mandarin and I need the sand for the pods. But, I do think it looks very nice!
Amanda
