Recent content by iaclmac

Coralline???? HMMMMMM ... I guess that I should have told you that I am putting this packground in a freshwater tank. Sorry for the confusion

At least you are at the point to start experimentating. As for me, I am still analyzing. I did find you are right about the pink insulation. I also found that it is available in thifkness from 3/4" to 3" thick. This will go a long way in varying the size and depth of the rocks. As far as...

I was surprised to find so few responses to my question. I thought for sure someone out there had a better answer. Well since my first post on this topic I have done more reading. I am fairly confident that using a paint is not the proper approach. I can remember going into zoo aquariums...

Ok ... I have read lots of articles as well as viewing on youtube the process of creating rock backgrounds uising styrofoam and concrete. In all cases, it is suggested that the concrete can be colored if one desires it. But no where do they say exactly what can be used to color the concrete...

I just saw a video on youtube where a guy made an aquarium background using pink strrofoam covered with quickcrete concrete. It looked interesting but I was concerened about 2 things. First the slats contained in the concrete. and second the chance that the concrete will crack being so thin. Has...

OK ... Here is the the deal. Recently I purchased an acerage that is mostly wooded. There are a lot of trees and logs around the place. What would be the upside and downside of using some of that material in my 75gal tanks???? I am getting tired of just using things commercially available...