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the big kahuna

the big kahuna

Aimara
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I previously had black tile in my 300 but realized that everything eventually settled under the tiles over a period of time. I then used a thin layer of black sand but I miss the ease of tank maintenance with the tile. I want to remove the sand but I'm looking for an idea to have a black bare bottom tank. I researched pond liner type products that go on like paint but I'm not sure if it will look right. Any suggestions on getting a black bare bottom tank? I'm also considering the tile again and maybe adding a second powerhead aimed directly at the bottom of the tank to prevent anything settling.
 
Why is the sand tough to maintain? I love my sand....I have tons of water movement between multiple filters and wavemakers to eliminate dead spots and rarely vacuum. I do prefer a more natural looking tank to the sterile aesthetic. I guess its cool one way or th
 
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How about a coating of something on the bottom surface underneath the tank?
 
krichardson said:
How about a coating of something on the bottom surface underneath the tank?
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Too much involved with getting the troops to move this 300 glass again
Chefken said:
Why is the sand tough to maintain? I love my sand....I have tons of water movement between multiple filters and wavemakers to eliminate dead spots and rarely vacuum. I do prefer a more natural looking tank to the sterile aesthetic. I guess its cool one way or th
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It's not tough to maintain it just stirs up and I'm concerned about it getting into the impellers. Also as steady as I try to be, I always accidentally siphon tons of it when doing maintenance
 
Hmmm.... just thinking out loud... would it work if you raised the tile a half inch or so off the bottom of the tank then cut a hole in one of the tiles that would allow you to suck up all the dirt from under the tiles during a water change? Kind of like an undergravel filter with no gravel. Maybe two holes in opposite corners of the tank then a brisk pump that sucks from one hole and returns to the other hole inducing a good flow under the tile to sweep out all the dirt.

Just a thought.
 
Many folks use silicone over the gap between tiles. If you’re able to leave it dry for a week that would work and be relatively cheap. You aren’t sealing a tank so only a small bead is needed then flattened out with a finger.
 
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