DIY Slate wall

[Bk718]

Thanks for the comments

The gravel behind the wall came out to be an inch higher than the front. But i still hope to raise it even more.. just need to get a bit more gravel.

 

[tennesseemom]

Ok, you've inspiried me bk, I'm off to lowes today to get some slate. I'm also going to try to make a pleco cave. Though the last time I was there, they only had slate floor tiles, which had me thinking how lovely they would look in my bathroom, they would actually make a decent cave for the pleco. Doesn't have to be pretty, as I'll bury it most of the way. Anyway... come on over to my ouse and make me a hood for my corner tank, ok?

 

[BadDogsPa]

Definately going to lowes,never thought of tiles. Patio bricks,driveway stone,pvc pipe covered with rock..Have a long weekend this week,must play master builder after seeing this..

 

[Bk718]

lol thanks guys and good luck on your projects, glad i was able to inspire someone with this. hmmm a slate cave, interesting might think about that 2. How about a slate background i saw some member on here have one. soon i will have slate fishes swimming around.. all this slate is driving me nuts.

 

[irishspy]

Did you make that coconut cave yourself, or is it pre-made, like those I've seen at Petco in the reptile area?

I'm going to have to try one of those rock walls myself. I've always wanted a terraced effect.

 

[Bk718]

Made the coconut cave myself (have 2 actually) initial purpose was to make it a moss covered coconut but didnt really work out since i didnt give it enough time to anchor on. Petco coconut caves are a rip off.

 

[irishspy]

Petco coconut caves are a rip off.

Given how easily I broke one in the local Petco the other day, I believe you.

 

[Bk718]

Today added the walk way.

 

[beviking]

:headbang2: Not bad at all

The foam is to alleviate some weight and pressure points and prevents scratches too. It isn't absolutely necessary with smaller projects. HD and Lowes sell white sheets of styro that is 3/4" thick that would probably work better for many people.

It's not too late for that mossy coconut...the one in the tank, not on your shoulders . You can buy brown hair nets (usually 3 for $1 at pharmacy). Pull the cave out, sprinkle it with moss, stretch the hairnet over it and tie it off underneath. Cut a small hole where the door is (it'll stretch so start small) and you're set. Put it back in and in a few weeks it'll be grown in.

tennesseemom, I have in my sig of pics my diy corner tank hood if you're interested. One thing I would change is a single hinge at the front instead of two.

 

[Bk718]

:headbang2: Not bad at all

The foam is to alleviate some weight and pressure points and prevents scratches too. It isn't absolutely necessary with smaller projects. HD and Lowes sell white sheets of styro that is 3/4" thick that would probably work better for many people.

It's not too late for that mossy coconut...the one in the tank, not on your shoulders . You can buy brown hair nets (usually 3 for $1 at pharmacy). Pull the cave out, sprinkle it with moss, stretch the hairnet over it and tie it off underneath. Cut a small hole where the door is (it'll stretch so start small) and you're set. Put it back in and in a few weeks it'll be grown in.

tennesseemom, I have in my sig of pics my diy corner tank hood if you're interested. One thing I would change is a single hinge at the front instead of two.

Thanks.
About the styrofoam.. USE WHITE ONLY lol the pink is a crazy floater and will require plenty of rocks to hold it down and balanced.
lol mossy coconut.. shoulders lol funny. I will give that idea a try but would like to try it with maybe another type of moss. Flame would look nice.
I revived your thread in photo section so you MUST post some updates there :silly: