Stone background

hmt321

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I could not find this in a search, but the Force is not strong in me when it comes to search.

I saw these today while I was at Lowes: http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=354393-93840-20-616&langId=-1&storeId=10151&productId=3477519&catalogId=10051&cmRelshp=req&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

I will be breaking down a 75 gal tank and drilling it in a few weeks and am thinking of using these stone pieces as a background, I will just silicone them in place. has anyone used them before?

They appear to be natural slate, not a concrete product.
It is glued together with some sort of epoxy, I was unable to break the bond even by striking it on the floor (the piece was already broken)

Cost will be about $60.00 for the 75 gal tank (including a tube of silicone)

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rodger

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I'm interested. :popcorn:
 

hmt321

Gambusia
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I tested the re-seal on the tank over night. No leaks.

I drained the tank, dried it out and laid the stone.

I used just over one tube of silicone (roughly 36" x 16" of area).

After I lay the stone, I filled the gap under the stone (about 1/4" - 3/8") with silicone and then dumped sand on it (i use a very thin sand sub straight)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8fb5p2wfg4yc40z/2013-05-22%2017.25.45.jpg

I will fill in around the bulkheads with stone chips tomorrow.
 

FuriousFish

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I am interested... But link dont work... DANGIT! What is the product called i NEEED A WORKING LINK :D


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zimmermanst

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I love the look of that stone, I've been wanting to do that to one of the sides of ky 220

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Dark Rose

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First link worked for me... might have to stop in at my local Lowes and see what other styles they have... I seem to remember some kind of lightweight 'stone look' siding material at Menards, but don't recall what it was made from...

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