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rudy 01-02-2008 03:28 PM

Covering the back overflows
 
I am looking to silicone something over the back of my tank entirely that will not breakdown over time into the back of my built in tank(inside the tank). Does anyone have any suggestions on something to use and where to get it.

Thanks in advance

digital-audiophile 01-02-2008 03:35 PM

Is the tank empty? When I had my new tank built I had it made with black plastic over the overflow to cover it. You could find out what this material is and duplicate it?

rudy 01-02-2008 03:40 PM

Tank is empty. Overflowes are hang on style so I need something to cover the entire back. 7 foot by 30

digital-audiophile 01-02-2008 03:52 PM

I bought my tank through Golds, maybe send Albert a message and their tank builder could cut you the plastic that he uses to your required size :)

Tom R 01-02-2008 04:01 PM

You could use some of the corrugated plastic that signs are made of. Probably available at Home Depot or any sign shop.

rudy 01-02-2008 04:03 PM

Would that not break down over time?

untamed 01-02-2008 08:15 PM

Why not just a black or blue piece of acrylic?

spoot 01-02-2008 10:19 PM

You could use eggcrate. Then string chaeto through it. When the chaeto fills out, it will look like a hedge.

mark 01-02-2008 10:53 PM

What the builder did on mine was simply silicone 1/8" black acrylic sheet around the overflows.

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rudy 01-03-2008 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoot (Post 291552)
You could use eggcrate. Then string chaeto through it. When the chaeto fills out, it will look like a hedge.


Probably would not grow as well as I would want...it is freshwater ;)


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