Idea for Faux sand bed. Envirotex Lite high gloss finish.

[NicoleC]

I think you need to long-term test that stuff for reef compatibility. It may not leach anything into the air -- but salt water is a different environment entirely. I have no idea what to test FOR, though.

If it truly doesn't produce any by-products, that could be sweet for ya'll BB types.

 

[mattjk]

Well, the guy gave me an example of epoxy that is used for sealing powerheads, Same stuff... but who knows. I'm going setup my pico reef again after the faux bed cures fully. I guess I can do somekind of water tests on it. Maybe Randy in the chemistry forum can chime in.

 

[mattjk]

I sent the manufacturer an email.

Hi,

I'm interested in using Envirotex Lite in a Salt Water Aquarium. Would this be safe to use? Will it leach any harmful checmicals?

Thank you,
Matt

 

[Lostmind]

Pretty neat idea.

 

[OUinLA]

Your right, lots of stuff like this is used in equipment we already have submerged. I hope this is one of them. It's much nicer looking than another attempt i've seen of this on RC. Thanks for the info.

 

[clown2be]

Dude nice science project. It came out perfect.now long term test- you have to keep this thread updated at least monthly. I'm interested.

 

[gho]

Hey Matt,

Looks great. But what about algae growth on the bottom? I guess snails would eat it off?

 

[mattjk]

yeah, snails should have no problem eating algae, but the idea of going bare bottom is virtually no algae from having no phosphates leaching out of the sand bed.

 

[gho]

But wouln't phosphates leach from LR, its the same suff, no? Do phosphates leach from argonite?

 

[TangTied]

just tagging along...this I gotta see!

 

[gho]

Hey TangTied, you know you can subscribe to any thread by just clicking the "Subscribe to this Thread" button just below the "Reset Form" button for the Quick Reply box. Just thought you might want to know.

 

[mattjk]

But wouln't phosphates leach from LR, its the same suff, no? Do phosphates leach from argonite?

Heck if I know! :lol:

 

[gho]

ah, not much of a BB proponent, eh?

 

[mattjk]

just tagging along...this I gotta see!

It's pretty much hardened fully now. It looks amazing, I wish you guys could see it in person. Pictures won't do it justice. Looking from the top, you would swear it was loose, dry sand.

 

[mattjk]

ah, not much of a BB proponent, eh?

Bare Bottom? I hate the look.

 

[TangTied]

Hey TangTied, you know you can subscribe to any thread by just clicking the "Subscribe to this Thread" button just below the "Reset Form" button for the Quick Reply box. Just thought you might want to know.

Yea, but does that method give you credit for a post? (number of posts accrued) 'cause I need the numbers as you can see
I've never tried it before...something to experiment with I guess.
Thanks for the info though

 

[TangTied]

It's pretty much hardened fully now. It looks amazing, I wish you guys could see it in person. Pictures won't do it justice. Looking from the top, you would swear it was loose, dry sand.

You and I are only a few mile away...I'd like to see your setup whenever its finished if possible.

Whenever I ever get my mess straightened out, you might want to take a gander at my custom setup later this month.
90 gal mounted on a pony wall (room divider) with sump plumbed out to garage in a waterproof enclosure over garage sink.

As a matter of fact, I could certainly use some pointers/suggestions/critisms from local reefers if any of you are in the Garden Grove area. This is my first sump...always used canister before, so I am kinda wingin' it for now on my own.

 

[mattjk]

Meet at TangTied's place!!! lol

It's a tiny little tank... less than 1 gallon. I can bring it by.

 

[tptp279]

so where's this plastic store? i wanna get some and try it in my qt tank and possibly my new seahorse tank.

 

[TangTied]

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