My rock wall project

[thursyanna]

I'm in the process of building my rock wall. I just finished the 2nd coat of quikrete today but I think I put it on too thick. It's not "pretty" like my first coat was. Any advise before I put the 3rd coat on tomorrow?? I was thinking of sanding it some or wiping it with something to smooth it out a little. These are 2 separate pieces that will go together in my 55 gal. tank.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

I think it looks great
I wouldn't worry to much on the looks. For 1 its going to be in the back of the tank so seeing any flaws may not be noticeable. Once it ages in the tank it will start to look a little different. And for last algea and plants or what not will make it blend right in

 

[Hholly]

Cool! How much does it weigh?

 

[thursyanna]

I know it's ugly but it's mine!

I finished my first rock background. It's not as pretty as I had envisioned in my head. Maybe if you squint, it'll look better. I hope it looks better when I get plants planted and fish in the tank.
It's for my 55 gal tank.
Any nice advice would be appreciated.

 

[thursyanna]

I think it looks great
I wouldn't worry to much on the looks. For 1 its going to be in the back of the tank so seeing any flaws may not be noticeable. Once it ages in the tank it will start to look a little different. And for last algea and plants or what not will make it blend right in

Here it is finished. I hope it looks good in the tank. I'm going to plant some live plants in there. I was at a lfs today and was learning about the different types of plants and "groundcover".

 

[thursyanna]

Cool! How much does it weigh?

I don't know how much it weighs but it's not real heavy. It's lighter than my 20 lb cat! I'm hoping with a little weight and a lot of silicone, it won't float! LOL!!

 

[Hholly]

Wow, looks really great! Can't wait to see it in your tank with plants.

 

[thursyanna]

Thanks! I'm excited to get my tank cleaned and cycled. First I have to cure the rock wall and make sure it's safe to start cycling. I wish I could do it faster but I guess patience is a virtue! Maybe in a couple of weeks I'll be ready for fish.

 

[Convict2161]

Wow came out awesome

 

[thursyanna]

Thanks!
I've been obsessing over it for awhile. I hope it looks good in the tank. I can't wait to get it in there.

 

[Teakwood]

I finished my first rock background. It's not as pretty as I had envisioned in my head. Maybe if you squint, it'll look better. I hope it looks better when I get plants planted and fish in the tank.
It's for my 55 gal tank.
Any nice advice would be appreciated.

It looks awesome!!! And I'm sure it will be great in a tank

 

[Convict2161]

Looks good. Great job

 

[thursyanna]

Thanks guys. I am my own worse critic! I see every flaw and then some!! LOL!!

 

[emerald76]

That looks great! Nice job. A jungle theme around that would look stunning I bet.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Looks good all finished

 

[Ziggy953]

Threads merged

 

[thursyanna]

That looks great! Nice job. A jungle theme around that would look stunning I bet.

That sounds cool. I do want some groundcover and a lot of live plants. I don't know what the stuff is called but it looks like little clover or something that's ground cover. I'll have to look it up.

 

[thursyanna]

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/members/60903-albums9520-picture49169.jpg

Do any of you know what kind of ground cover that is? I love that!

 

[emerald76]

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/members/60903-albums9520-picture49169.jpg

Do any of you know what kind of ground cover that is? I love that!

I think it is HC(dwarf baby tears). A rather finicky, difficult plant. I have some that is doing pretty horribly. Does it look like this?




Sorry about the bad pic

 

[thursyanna]

I think it is HC(dwarf baby tears). A rather finicky, difficult plant. I have some that is doing pretty horribly. Does it look like this?


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Sorry about the bad pic

I'm pretty sure that's it. I found some on a website that looks like that. I might try it first in my starter tank and then if it does well, move some to my 55 gal tank. Thanks!