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Old 02-05-2005, 09:14 PM
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Hey all well i wanted to setup my other little 20gal tank. But i have a clear overflow and was thinking of using some type of foam to create a rock effect???? Maybe that Window Expanding foam???? After that is applied was thinking on some kind of paint? Or i guess i could use crushed liverock. Anyone know of anything??? a safe foam to use????????
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Old 02-05-2005, 09:35 PM
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this will keep you busy...277 replys and 12 pages

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...expanding+foam
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Old 02-05-2005, 09:47 PM
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there's someone here that did a 25 i think with foam...can't remember what kind, but I believe it all becomes inert after it's cured..then just painted with a marine paint of some kind..

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http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12343



I still think that looks uber cool
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Old 02-05-2005, 10:56 PM
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albert_dao here on the board done this.

It's starting to get encrusted with coraline now and is looking good.

Maybe pm him for more info on what he done.
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Old 02-06-2005, 01:10 AM
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well here it is my Glass Foam Overflow. I used eggcrate to create overhangs and used PVC and eggcrate to create a cave



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Old 02-06-2005, 08:21 AM
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Cool! You should probably paint it or something though. I didn't paint mine and it started shrinking on me. It lifted away from the glass and allowed things to get behind the foam. Make me mad. Coral sticks to it mad fast though!
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Cool! You should probably paint it or something though. I didn't paint mine and it started shrinking on me. It lifted away from the glass and allowed things to get behind the foam. Make me mad. Coral sticks to it mad fast though!
what would you use to paint it?

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Marine enamel.
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Marine enamal for anywhere? Any brand?
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Old 02-06-2005, 06:55 PM
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thgat was my plan iw as gonna paint it up. thanks
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