Jack-the-reefer Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) I was searching around for a reef safe epoxy to use on the inside of the bowl that will be the tidepool tank. I came across this on another forum. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=392144 He laid down a layer of sand, then just covered it with this pour on epoxy sealant. Looks pretty sweet. It still looks like a sand bed, but is easy to clean like bare bottom. Edited June 18, 2015 by Jack-the-reefer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 My friend did the same thing but eventually you will get coraline all over it.looks good though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Was I that friend? I have done it. It does get covered in all types of algae and it is a pain to clean. The gritty surface is an excellent algal foothold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 MIKE! You were and are that good friend, a bit of a mentor when I first got hooked by the coral bug, an enabler of sorts Lots of DIY and experimental stuff back in the days, and generous free frag exchange. Do you still have any pics of the setup? I know some one else who has done the same thing recently and it looks pretty smooth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I would suggest pants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 There is a two-part hobby epoxy that I used for covering a black pond foam background, then covering it with fine coral sand before it dried. I let it set overnight before adding it to the tank. I believe I waited a couple of days, just to add extra curing time.(wear rubber gloves with this stuff! lol). Bob Smith Hobby Epoxy has been recommended by quite a few reefkeepers, http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/5-minute-quick-cure-epoxy-1027614/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackice Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) I would suggest pants. Are you sure about that???? I thing your more of a short shorts kinda guy???? every time I see your tank half your bottom it hanging out for everyone to see!!!! Edited June 19, 2015 by Blackice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Here is a couple pics of a friends tank with the fake sand bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 MIKE! You were and are that good friend, a bit of a mentor when I first got hooked by the coral bug, an enabler of sorts Lots of DIY and experimental stuff back in the days, and generous free frag exchange. Do you still have any pics of the setup? I know some one else who has done the same thing recently and it looks pretty smooth. I'll have to look around I have pics stashed all over. That was the clam tank where the whole tank overflowed into a gutter system and then to a sump. It was cool. Like a weeping wall tank. I'll try to find some pics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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