I'm picking up some black HDPE sheeting on Saturday morning. I don't have much info on it, other than it's 8 feet long by 18 inches wide by 1/4" thick. Is there any reason I can't use this as my false bottom? I've been searching, but can't find any definitive discussion. I will use it elsewhere in the set up if needed. Just wondering if there are "types" to avoid using on the bottom of a reef tank...
Black HDPE for bare bottom? (1 Viewer)
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What would your thoughts be on giving it a rough sanding and then coating it will reef safe cement to weigh it down, keep it from bowing and give it a more natural look?
Some folks have done a sand/epoxy mix to have the natural look but never have junk accumulate in the sand. All in what your going for, in hindsight I wish I would have done gray/black instead of white and then something to prevent bowing (I have a big area with no rocks might be part of it).
Good to hear it turned out nice. I have a sheet of black acrylic I need to cut down for my bare bottom, but am wondering if I need a 2nd sheet as well? What made you decide to add a 2nd sheet? Any pics?
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Marty's comments. I may have a perfect piece for you. I will try to post a pic
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You expecting your aquarium to catch on fire that often?
Kind of convenient that the smoke alarm is there. I never knew why. I'm actually still figuring out if I should put the tank elsewhere. Hard to beat the year round climate control of its existing spot...
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Haha, will do. It's a slow process. I forgot what a process it is to get going. I think I'm using a 75 as my sump. Nothing (including the 30 breeder sump you gave me) fits where I wanted to put it, so I'm going a little larger for added system volume since I can't hide it anyway. Maybe have a big spot for mangroves instead.