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Custom build 1300mm x 560 x 400

Luke Bassett said:
Got some polystyrene out of some flat pack furniture to build a Base for my substrate. (money saver) it's all in place ready for siliconing together then I will be using silicone to stick it to the Base.
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I realize others have chimed in on this already, but i wouldn't use the polystyrene, you'll be amazed how much weight it takes to hold it down. A better solution is to use this stuff http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301275373...49&var=600307014784&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

It's cheap, doesn't float and with a bit of hot glue or silicone it's not going anywhere. It's also way cheaper than eggcrate. I used it in this scape https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/james-60p-no3-aka-orange-n-green.43042/
 
Hi everyone. I have finished the stand. Ordered the pipe work, cut the mdf sides and front in. The polystyrene is siliconed down ( heavily) substrate in and I purchased a piece on lava rock I really liked to start off.
HELP***
I'm in need of Christmas moss. And alot of it. Does anyone have an idea where I can put have it from for a reasonable price?
Maybe someone local can help
 

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MrHidley said:
I realize others have chimed in on this already, but i wouldn't use the polystyrene, you'll be amazed how much weight it takes to hold it down. A better solution is to use this stuff http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301275373657?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=600307014784&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

It's cheap, doesn't float and with a bit of hot glue or silicone it's not going anywhere. It's also way cheaper than eggcrate. I used it in this scape https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/james-60p-no3-aka-orange-n-green.43042/
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Hi mate. I just saw this reply.
Unfortunately I have committed to the polystyrene. With the amount of silicone I have used. And the rocks in be using on it too I doubt very much it is going anywhere. Hopefully my ignorance doesnt slap me in the face in the near future
 
Do a test with some spare polystyrene & run a silicone line- wait a couple days & the try to pull it off - that will give you an idea of how secure your silicone bond is
 
MrHidley said:
I realize others have chimed in on this already, but i wouldn't use the polystyrene, you'll be amazed how much weight it takes to hold it down. A better solution is to use this stuff http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301275373657?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=600307014784&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

It's cheap, doesn't float and with a bit of hot glue or silicone it's not going anywhere. It's also way cheaper than eggcrate. I used it in this scape https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/james-60p-no3-aka-orange-n-green.43042/
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I have literally just seen the last link you sent on this message. Thats aquascaoe is lovely. Nice job. I'm really struggling with rock placement. Centre overflow/weir at the back is proving to be a problem and also not wanting to take up half the tank with substrate is an issue too as I want space for my fish to swim
 
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