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Old 08/19/2007, 04:58 PM
Moonstream Moonstream is offline
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Question to foam or not to foam?

I am getting my tank drilled and am debating using foam instead of rock for the auascape. this way I can create my perfect auascape, and make lots of caves and chambers. should I use it? need answers quick. also, how can I shape the aquascape, eggcrate?
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Old 08/19/2007, 05:33 PM
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if u use foam make shure that u have a VERY GOOD WAY to keep it down. i have seen a few people have there foam pop up while at work. i used a combo of diy live rock and pond foam to get some of my aquascape done.
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Old 08/19/2007, 06:12 PM
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if I foam it over rock, and place it directly on the bottom of the tank would that keep it ancored down? it will also probly be siliconed to the bottom.
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Old 08/19/2007, 06:21 PM
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test to see if it floats in the bathtub first and see how much silicone to use if u need to use it.
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Old 08/19/2007, 08:45 PM
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Ive got all the matierials, and am getting ready to set up the main frame. how do you get that rocky look?
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Old 08/19/2007, 09:05 PM
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I'm not sold on the whole foam idea.... It may resemble rock when you're done or it may resemble foam... At any rate you won't get the benefits of rock...

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