Stone background

[FuriousFish]

I see ot now thanks


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[rodger]

I really hope this is successful. I am building a 6X6 out of used 200's and have been trying to figure out a good background. I was goung to use foam rocks, but that will be a pain to clean algae from. This will be like cleaning rock! LOL

 

[jadedreams]

Wow, really cool idea - going to have to run by Lowes. Keep us updated on your background..

 

[hmt321]

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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That stuff is a concrete product. Some of it may even be open or closed cell foam, with tinted stucco over it. I would suspect that it may be treated to prevent termite/insect infestation.

 

[Dark Rose]

That stuff is a concrete product. Some of it may even be open or closed cell foam, with tinted stucco over it. I would suspect that it may be treated to prevent termite/insect infestation.

And more than likely treat = toxic to fish, correct?

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[hmt321]

I would think that any type of termite treatment would be toxic to fish.

To be clear what I installed is natural stone, it looks to be slate.

I plumbed the tank and filled it up, here is final result.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/rutitih5spywhim/2013-05-25%2016.03.25.jpg

I will let the water sit overnight then drain it and put fish and plants in it.

Just in case you are wondering what my filtration set up is:

fluval 205,
Auto drip @ 10 gal per day, with overflow.
I have the filter return rigged to a valve so i can fill the tank by opening a valve.

 

[hmt321]

Fish and plants have been in the tank for about 30 hours. Fish is acting normal, he even ate this morning.

I will post again in a few weeks and give an update, but it looks like this stuff works out as a background.

If I had to do it over again, I would put a bevel on the tile so that it can meet the glass a little cleaner (the silicone seal keeps it off).

here is a picture:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/28464tu4crj0rru/2013-05-28%2015.41.39.jpg

 

[hmt321]

I am about a week in, no signs of any sort of toxicity.

I had a minor bacteria bloom, lasted about 2 days, then cleared up.

Unless I something goes wrong or there are any questions I will probably not post again.