My 15 gallon project: Using fluorite, but not really...

jpappy789

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This is as close to anything DIY I can get...

Empty tank.

Some washed fluorite. I found out that no matter what the bag says, WASH!

Now here's the "project" part. I purchased some of these cosmetic containers and siliconed them to the bottom.

And filled them with the fluorite!

Now here's the tentative plan. (Yes, I am bored)

The rest of the substrate will consist of this white play sand I picked up at Menards

More to follow!

 

jpappy789

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.................hello?

 

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why dont you at least take the time to scrape off the back and repaint it.

 

jpappy789

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Eh, its not a huge deal to me. I might just "cover it up" with a black background.

 

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Should look cool. I'm glad you found a way to separate the two substrates. Keep the updates coming!

 

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• Jul 31, 2009

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Look's good, how tall are the containers you used?

 

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at least get spray paint and try to paint over it.

 

jpappy789

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Thanks jb! I randomly stumbled on the website after searching for hours trying to find something.

krytan: Approximately 2"...I wish they were taller but none of the plants have much of the root sytem so I'm hoping that is not a problem. I actually was planning crypts but skipped because of the lack of depth.

edit; btw, HM not HC :lipssealedsmilie:

 

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try root tabs too

 

jpappy789

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thanks MG, I actually have some laying around that I never really used.

would I need a specfic type of paint for glass?