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02/22/2010, 01:37 PM
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Sand glued barebottom?
Im working on a DIY pico project. I was planning on going barebottom, but i dont really like the looks of barebottom. Is it possible to glue a very thin layer of coral sand to the bottom? I have never seen this done, but i dont see why it would not work? Look good and still give some of the clean effect of barebottom. I am aware that the glued sand may not stay white.
Any comments on this? 
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02/22/2010, 02:09 PM
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my initial thought is that coralline algae will eventually cover the sand like it would if it kept BB, so it may stay looking good for a few months then it will become purple/pink sand.
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02/22/2010, 02:18 PM
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Do a search for Faux sand bed, and you'll find several people, myself included, that have done this.
I used two part epoxy from Michael's mixed with sand and poured into a mold. I'll try to find a link. Worked, well, got covered in algae, just needed a scrub every couple of months. Aaron
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02/23/2010, 12:00 PM
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I would like to see that .
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