Diy 3d background w/cave

[Krystle]

Doin finishing touches this weekend. Howling usually do you wait until putting anything in after install. I know I have to test and get the right numbers but just need to know how long it usually takes to get to safe levels. It's a 55 gal tank.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Doin finishing touches this weekend. Howling usually do you wait until putting anything in after install. I know I have to test and get the right numbers but just need to know how long it usually takes to get to safe levels. It's a 55 gal tank.

I waited a day and a half on the last one I made simply because my fish were living in a couple inches of water. The one before I let it sit for 3 days after it broke loose. But my nerves with it were shot. All drying times are different for silicon so you need to read the package to see what it says.

 

[Krystle]

Oh I was talking water wise. How long does it usually take for the levels to get to where they are safe for inhabitants?

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Oh I was talking water wise. How long does it usually take for the levels to get to where they are safe for inhabitants?

My bad lol
Not sure I didn't have a problem because I have african Cichlids witch require a high ph. So not sure

 

[Krystle]

Lol it's ok just wanna get it fully set up fast! A garage would really come in handy right now lol cause I don't think mixing and painting concrete would work out in the rain!

 

[Krystle]

The concrete is cracking is that gonna be a problem. My bf is sayin we need to patch it with silicone

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Mine didn't do that hmmm. Did you put it on to thick at once? If it was me I'd patch it with quickrete so it blends in. Or is it cracking when you pick it up and move it around? Could be you didn't get it on thick enough.

 

[Krystle]

Put it on thick and when it dried I picked it up and some small cracks appeared. I'll just wait till I install and patch it up.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Ya that's why it cracked, it should have been put on thin but a whole bunch of them.

 

[Krystle]

Got the color done gonna install tomorrow and fill the cracks

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Looking great

 

[Krystle]

Thanks so excited!!!!

 

[Krystle]

Rocks in, cracks sealed ready to start the fill ups tomorrow

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Rocks in, cracks sealed ready to start the fill ups tomorrow

awesome

 

[Krystle]

Got it all set up and cycling tested water yesterday and ph was at 7.0 but tested just now and it's off the charts. Is that because of the concrete?

 

[Andrew McFadden]

So it stayed put? Looks fabulous, you did such a great job! Sure beats paying a few hundred dollars for one online or in a store.

 

[Krystle]

Yeah that sucker ain't goin no where lol I'm really happy with how it turned out. Just ready to let the turtles enjoy it gonna try a couple more water changes in the mornin to get the ph down. Thanks again