My new 10 g Coldwater build

[brencrazy]

jaw dropping I can't believe I made this for 182$

 

[Raymond Gathright]

Okay, I've got to ask... How did you do your wall?!? That's so cool. I'm seriously thinking about doing a nano for my office, and this would be perfect!

 

[brencrazy]

Okay, I've got to ask... How did you do your wall?!? That's so cool. I'm seriously thinking about doing a nano for my office, and this would be perfect!

Waterfall foam, I suggest to buy 2 cans for ten gallons I ran out.

 

[Raymond Gathright]

I've never heard of it... where do you get it? And what did you use to paint it with???

 

[brencrazy]

I've never heard of it... where do you get it? And what did you use to paint it with???

So I DID NOT USE great stuff foam. I used a black waterfall foam and I sprayed it in and packed it with rock salt. I gave it a few days to dry and then washed it off. Then I would fill it drain it repeatedly till no salt was left.

 

[brencrazy]

If you attempt this there are a few precautions for reef tanks. I don't know what difference it makes but most people put a layer of resin on top.

 

[tyler1503]

If you attempt this there are a few precautions for reef tanks. I don't know what difference it makes but most people put a layer of resin on top.

The background looks fantastic!
People use the resin to seal the foam and to attach sand to the surface. Some of those foam products have additives to stop UV damage or weathering. Those additives can be harmful in a reef.

 

[brencrazy]

The background looks fantastic!
People use the resin to seal the foam and to attach sand to the surface. Some of those foam products have additives to stop UV damage or weathering. Those additives can be harmful in a reef.

Is that why you can't use great stuff?

 

[Raymond Gathright]

Cool! I think I'm going to give it a try. If I use sealant, I ougt to be able to paint to as well. I'm thinking the black, along with a dark redish to maroon color.
Thanks! Raymond

 

[tyler1503]

Is that why you can't use great stuff?

Not too sure, I'm not familiar with that one

 

[brencrazy]

Not too sure, I'm not familiar with that one

Ok thank you

 

[brencrazy]

the wall is coming to life.

 

[brencrazy]

how's it looking?

 

[brencrazy]

 

[Tahoe61]

Well that turned out fantastic, following.!

 

[brencrazy]

Well that turned out fantastic, following.!

Thank you

 

[brencrazy]

feeding time

 

[brencrazy]

the tank is almost 2 months old and is so easy to maintain
Starfish are a pain but other than that filter setup is working great

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Ha! I love seeing the starfish move around through your photos. They seem to be pretty active in there!

 

[brencrazy]

Ha! I love seeing the starfish move around through your photos. They seem to be pretty active in there!

Yes sir they move extremely fast come and hang out of the top the glass when they are hungry. They are pigs they are eating 8 clams a week