substrate support

[aquarium 308]

A substrate that is gonna be mixed seachem flourite and sand what wouldnone use as support if I was gonna make one side of tank shallower than other. My understanding is that if I do nothing for support thebwater pressure will level it

 

[Bichir Bro]

Poly plastic cutting boards work in doing this but I honestly have no idea how people cut them to fit their tanks/desires??????


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[Coryluv]

If you are only making it 2 or 3 inches different, plants, rocks and driftwood can be used to maintain it. I do that with no problem. More than that, or fish that dig around your substrate, you probably need more support to keep it from going more level.

 

[gemach7]

A substrate that is gonna be mixed seachem flourite and sand what wouldnone use as support if I was gonna make one side of tank shallower than other. My understanding is that if I do nothing for support thebwater pressure will level it

Could use either glass or acrylic precut sheets from a big box home improvement store. You will need a kit to cut them to size for the tank, different tools for both. Recently did glass for a DIY sump project.

To adhere the glass use pure silicone(not marked mildew resistant)
To adhere acrylic use epoxy.

Let stand 48 hours then add substrate. Would definitely use a plate when adding water for this project.


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[Clayman]

I've used ceramic tiles, pieces of slate, pebbles in pantyhose etc.

 

[gemach7]

I've used ceramic tiles, pieces of slate, pebbles in pantyhose etc.

+1 sounds much easier


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[PassengerTN]

I've seen people cut up Tupperware containers with scissors and use them as well

Jesse