Diy rock-what cement?

Borderjumper · #1 10-26-2009, 06:27 PM

White cement is best, as it has less contaminates.. which is why its white. It also has less silicates.

I have a big bag of it. The only place I could find it was at some hardware place that starts with an S.. sorry I dont remember off hand.. I can split it with you if you like. I made walls for my nano and it turned out really well. It took 6 weeks to cure and to get the PH down from like 14 to 7ish.

Lemme know

GreenSpottedPuffer · #2 10-26-2009, 06:54 PM

Thanks for the info. I think for now I will just keep looking around for it. I doubt its worth shipping considering it should be cheap. I did find another white cement at home depot but I'm not sure its safe. I forget the name now too.

If I can't find any, maybe I will talk to you about getting some of yours. Thanks for the offer!

fkshiu · #3 10-26-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Borderjumper

White cement is best, as it has less contaminates.. which is why its white. It also has less silicates.

I have a big bag of it. The only place I could find it was at some hardware place that starts with an S.. sorry I dont remember off hand.. I can split it with you if you like. I made walls for my nano and it turned out really well. It took 6 weeks to cure and to get the PH down from like 14 to 7ish.

Lemme know

I think you are referring to Steels. Two locations: Burnaby and Surrey.

plutoniumJoe · #4 10-26-2009, 07:27 PM

Last time I got some it was from Vancouver Brick and Block. They used to be 1st and Boundary. I don't know where they moved to. I may still have half a bag if it hasn't solidified I can donate to your cause.

A great way to cure small sized rocks is to put them in the bank of your toilet tank. Each time you flush they get a fresh bath.

BTW Glad to see you back GSP.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #5 10-27-2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by plutoniumJoe

Last time I got some it was from Vancouver Brick and Block. They used to be 1st and Boundary. I don't know where they moved to. I may still have half a bag if it hasn't solidified I can donate to your cause.

A great way to cure small sized rocks is to put them in the bank of your toilet tank. Each time you flush they get a fresh bath.

BTW Glad to see you back GSP.

Ok I will look into them.

The plan was only to take a few months break and grow up a Greenspotted puffer from fresh water to marine. I was never actually without a tank

Going to be much simpler this time though (not much if any sps). Going back to the simple "lagoon" style tank with macro and softies.

Delphinus · #6 10-27-2009, 03:10 AM

Hey GSP, nice to hear from you.

Ron99 · #7 10-27-2009, 03:46 AM

Welcome back. Your six line wrasse healed from the anemone stings and is doing really well. I think it is enjoying all the rockwork in the 75 gallon tank

GreenSpottedPuffer · #8 10-27-2009, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron99

Welcome back. Your six line wrasse healed from the anemone stings and is doing really well. I think it is enjoying all the rockwork in the 75 gallon tank

That's awesome! Im glad he is doing well.

Fishward · #9 10-27-2009, 03:47 AM

i built my wall with a product called EMACO R400 architectural. It is the same as what everyone refers to as "Thorite" but that brand is no longer available. It cures relatively fast, and i havent noticed any ph problems in my tank yet. Any swimming pool mortar would work as well so if you call a local pool repair shop they might be able to recommend a product.

plutoniumJoe · #10 10-27-2009, 03:57 AM

Fishward. I love the look of your wall. It reminds me of the structures that the Rain Forest Cafe have. I think the EMACO R400 might be worth a try due to it's smooth texture. I would imagine though that any lime based cement is going to have PH issues.