Black foam

o2manyfish · Feb 11, 2013

I used the black pond foam to mount slab rock on the back wall of my 400g display tank. Some of the rocks weigh over 40lbs. The tank was setup over 8 years ago and I haven't had any issue.

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majicmike · Feb 12, 2013

Wow thank you for all the responses. I was going to use gloves we have this foam at work for packing and that crap stays on forever. But I also might look into the cement. But thank you again!

majicmike · Feb 14, 2013

So with the Emaco cement what is the cure time/process to get it ready for the tank? How long does it have to soak? Or does it?

mike007 · Feb 14, 2013

Why can't you just stack the rock? Done it for years and never had a problem. I wouldn't put that in my reef.

majicmike · Feb 14, 2013

mike007 said:
Why can't you just stack the rock? Done it for years and never had a problem. I wouldn't put that in my reef.

I have a plan I've had "stacked rock" in all my tanks and every other tank I've seen. It is boring to me.

Dave3112 · Feb 14, 2013

mike007 said:
Why can't you just stack the rock? Done it for years and never had a problem. I wouldn't put that in my reef.

Why not? I've had the plain foam in my reef for years and didn't have an issue with it.

majicmike · Feb 15, 2013

I did a search and found all the answers to my emarco questions. Ordered some today thank you!

Jlobes · Feb 15, 2013

what were the questions?? and answers?

I have been wondering about using that stuff for awhile now.

Im guessing the "plan" has some overhangs, or arches. somesort of pillars. gotta love tho possibilities with some foam/putty/cement/whatever works for ya!

Jlobes · Feb 15, 2013

so, I just did some research and found this, thought it might help.

http://www.buildingsystems.basf.com...ildingsystems/products/items/docs/tgp_tdg.pdf

http://www.buildingsystems.basf.com...ildingsystems/products/items/docs/0zz_tdg.pdf

Emaco GP, Fast Setting Waterproof Repair Mortar (50lb)

majicmike · Feb 15, 2013

Jlobes said:
so, I just did some research and found this, thought it might help.

http://www.buildingsystems.basf.com...ildingsystems/products/items/docs/tgp_tdg.pdf

http://www.buildingsystems.basf.com...ildingsystems/products/items/docs/0zz_tdg.pdf

Emaco GP, Fast Setting Waterproof Repair Mortar (50lb)

Ya found all that. Thank you. The product to use can be found at narco rocks.com. E-Marco-400

majicmike · Feb 15, 2013

Marcorocks.com*

Jlobes · Feb 15, 2013

why buy it there?? ill buy five times that much for half the price.

kschweer · Feb 15, 2013

Jlobes said:
why buy it there?? ill buy five times that much for half the price.

+1 does seem kind of expensive. My problem is that I am having a hard time finding it anywhere else. Any suggestions?

Jlobes · Feb 17, 2013

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andip3 · Feb 17, 2013

I used the pond foam for a gecko cage that had a waterfall and after about a month it shrunk up I think you are okay if you use a skeleton for it though.