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Unread 11/09/2005, 05:27 PM   #374
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PVC Rack, Be very careful what kind of paint you use to cover up the piping. I didn't use any paint but I did test out the idea. I wasn't satisfied with the finished product and was worried about the paint releasing harmful compounds. The stuff in the picture is the styrofoam I used and it is supposed to become inert after it cures. I also chose fiberglass resin (Cheap generic stuff from HD) since many large aquariums are constructed with this material and it also becomes inert after about a one week off-gasing (curing)process. The sand was applied to the drying resin with a paint brush to add texture and provide a realsitic color match (same as base rock) until the corraline algae could take over. I will provide pictures over the winter months when possible.


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