Has anyone used polyurethane foam?

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by geologeek, Dec 14, 2005.

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  1. geologeek

    geologeek Fire Worm

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    Has anybody used this foam in their tanks? i know people use it to seal waterfalls and the ilk in ponds but wondered if it was reef safe?

    i want to build a wall out of lava rock with this foam to cement the pieces and alow the carving of caves and such like.....any suggestions?

    levi
     
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  3. billrwilson

    billrwilson Fire Worm

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    yea i was wondering to what a guy could use to build a fake 1 piece reef. like they do in zoos and aquariums.
     
  4. GraviT

    GraviT Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I've seen a couple of articles online from people who used the spray foam insulation stuff to create backdrops in their tanks. I'll see if I can dig up a link.
     
  5. geologeek

    geologeek Fire Worm

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    Thanks that would be a great help!, ive read a few about a black stuff you guys in the states get...just a shame we dont have home depot over here.....or any of your marine retailers for that point!

    Levi
     
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  7. geologeek

    geologeek Fire Worm

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    thanks for the link....thats a whole lot of reading....with a fair few muppets thrown in too...

    i may just give it a go in the new year with the new tank....a little thought needed though

    levi
     
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  9. Trickman2

    Trickman2 Bristle Worm

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    have you seen the reef ceramic walls?
     
  10. geologeek

    geologeek Fire Worm

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    no and to be honest i dont know what they look like....i can picture it though, as well as the price! lol. and i dont think the better half would let me bake moddeling clay in the oven!.....but we do need a new one - lol

    levi