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 what type of paint can i use for my background

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PostSubject: what type of paint can i use for my background   what type of paint can i use for my background Icon_minitime4/2/2010, 6:11 pm
that wont harm my fish. it seems like that will be the only way i can get the concrete to stay sealed onto the styrofoam instead of flaking away unless someone has a suggestion on that
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PostSubject: Re: what type of paint can i use for my background   what type of paint can i use for my background Icon_minitime4/2/2010, 7:37 pm
If the concrete is flaking off it might be drying to fast. You should start with a thin pimer coat of concrete followed by 3-4 heavier but still "thin" coats. You should give 24 hours between coats. I have read to spray it with water 3-4 times a day while it is drying to slow down the drying process.
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I was just about to make a post about this. thanks
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PostSubject: Re: what type of paint can i use for my background   what type of paint can i use for my background Icon_minitime4/10/2010, 7:45 am
Has anyone done a DIY background? I have not so I am short on info here. looking for some help. Thanks

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PostSubject: Re: what type of paint can i use for my background   what type of paint can i use for my background Icon_minitime4/14/2010, 2:39 pm
Aquascape.com I believe has step by step and videos. My wife is going to do a 36gl.
I'm bad with pics but I'll try to document the progress. Also youtube has videos.
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PostSubject: Re: what type of paint can i use for my background   what type of paint can i use for my background Icon_minitime4/14/2010, 2:42 pm
Jesse-
I would use stucco color (comes in a small box at home depot) use it on your final coat. After all the rain and snow does not harm it, just make sure you fill and empty you'r tank a few times to reduce the PH.
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could always use an expoxy resin to cover the cement, you would have to make sure that the resin was completely dried before placing the background into the tank.
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PostSubject: Re: what type of paint can i use for my background   what type of paint can i use for my background Icon_minitime4/14/2010, 3:13 pm
check this out!!!!
its for a SW tank but looks awsome!!!
and i sure as hell think it would work for FW!!!!

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=202837

that thing came out AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to the 3rd power!!! lol
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PostSubject: Re: what type of paint can i use for my background   what type of paint can i use for my background Icon_minitime4/14/2010, 9:29 pm
KMX wrote:
Has anyone done a DIY background? I have not so I am short on info here. looking for some help. Thanks

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My dad used to make and sell slate ones about 40 years ago...... I'm about to put one into use


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