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Post by ErikRasmussen » Fri Apr 28, 2017 12:34 am

aussieJJDude wrote:Yeah the divider will, rocks should be fine

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Ill replace it with a glass one. What about plexi glass and silicone makes them not get along?

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Post by aussieJJDude » Fri Apr 28, 2017 1:53 am

Even if you replace it with glass, the silicone doesn't bond well to the plastic. It's more the plastics and plexiglass having a slick surface, so the silicone doesn't latch onto it well. Substitute it with weld-on for example, which actually melts the plastic, and then it may hold.

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Post by ErikRasmussen » Fri Apr 28, 2017 11:00 am

I did sand the edges where I was going to silicone before I glued it. But good ideas ill use them when I get back from my trip.
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Post by EPAS » Fri Apr 28, 2017 11:29 am

Awesome pools. What size is your tank?
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Post by ErikRasmussen » Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:20 pm

right now a 55. Depending on how my new move goes i may upgrade, i have a crab thats also getting really big too. It only takes him a few strides to cross the width of the tank
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Post by aussieJJDude » Sat Apr 29, 2017 3:05 am

ErikRasmussen wrote:I did sand the edges where I was going to silicone before I glued it. But good ideas ill use them when I get back from my trip.
Sanding may work longer, but imo will still leak.... better to be safe rather than sorry

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Post by DarthKrab » Tue May 23, 2017 8:57 pm

What's that mesh stuff? Curious for my current water project
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Post by daws409 » Tue May 23, 2017 9:08 pm

DarthKrab wrote:What's that mesh stuff? Curious for my current water project
Plastic canvas sometimes called mesh... You find it in the craft section of Wal-Mart. Probably Michael's and hobby lobby too!

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Post by DarthKrab » Tue May 23, 2017 9:14 pm

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DarthKrab wrote:What's that mesh stuff? Curious for my current water project
Plastic canvas sometimes called mesh... You find it in the craft section of Wal-Mart. Probably Michael's and hobby lobby too!

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Post by daws409 » Tue May 23, 2017 9:23 pm

DarthKrab wrote:
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DarthKrab wrote:What's that mesh stuff? Curious for my current water project
Plastic canvas sometimes called mesh... You find it in the craft section of Wal-Mart. Probably Michael's and hobby lobby too!

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Post by GotButterflies » Wed May 24, 2017 6:13 am

Walmart sells them in packs. Michaels sells them in individual sheets. You can also use the 40% off coupons at Michaels. I call it craft mesh...lol


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Post by DarthKrab » Wed May 24, 2017 6:41 am

GotButterflies wrote:Walmart sells them in packs. Michaels sells them in individual sheets. You can also use the 40% off coupons at Michaels. I call it craft mesh...lol


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Awesome! I'm going to go get some today and (hopefully) finish up my new pools :)

However, I'm curious to know if anyone thinks I should add steps and not just use mesh for them to climb in and out with..? Image

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Post by GotButterflies » Wed May 24, 2017 12:17 pm

That looks great! I use the craft mesh on one side and it gets used repeatedly. I zip tied mine in. I'll see if I can find a picture


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I made a water thing

Post by GotButterflies » Wed May 24, 2017 12:18 pm

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Re: I made a water thing

Post by DarthKrab » Wed May 24, 2017 12:52 pm

That looks really cool! I didn't even think about putting mesh between the two as a sort of bridge (the actual bridge is neat too :)) do you think the same aquarium safe silicone adhesive would work instead of zip ties? I might end up using both either way lol but wanted to ask.

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