Recent content by Tcarnes

I'm in the process of making a sandfall waterfall and taking pic every step. There's not much info online about how to make but I got it figured out. Pretty simple really. I'll post pics when it's done in a weak or so.

I've started several new setups for people. I always put something from my existing aquarium into the new tank. This introduces a lot of the needed bacteria. Sort of gives a boost to the cycling. Also I recommend a few smaller fish and by the time they start to get bigger the cycling should be...

Thanks but I think I'm going to ditch the whole concrete thing. I'm worried about leaching and water hardness trouble. Looking for other ways

Is there supposed to be a food grade stain ? Or is that just a standard type and then seal it.

Thanks any idea were I might find it. Maybe Lowes or ?

I'm no expert but the plastic in a candy container should be certified non toxic. I would go ahead and use it without worry.

You could put large blobs of silicone on the points where the rocks touch the glass. Just let them dry completely before you put them in.

Was wondering if any body knew of an aquarium safe paint or stain to color a concrete background, and if it would need sealed before I put it into my tank.