Water feature dilemma? - Page 2

beckdg · #11 (**permalink**) 01-31-2009, 04:04 AM

it might, but i wouldn't bet on it. that air will just be pounding down, not circulating and is more likely to just reduce heat and dry leaves than keep your substrate dry... you could try it.

all4x · #12 (**permalink**) 01-31-2009, 04:08 AM

Thanks beckdg

so duh I'll just put them on the outside! Uh, but will a ceiling fan work if I wanted to use it??

all4x · #13 (**permalink**) 01-31-2009, 04:08 AM

ope nvm:| didn't know you posted again so fast

beckdg · #14 (**permalink**) 01-31-2009, 04:09 AM

also probably won't be too affective at reducing heat in the summertime... when you need it most... if it is it will most likely get too dry.

all4x · #15 (**permalink**) 01-31-2009, 04:14 AM

Alright I'll do some research on some fans, divider, and using plastic with rocks to make my river. This is going to be a lot to do but I want to really do it

I'll try to get some pics up and a log when I do get a chance! Thanks again If I have any questions I'll let you know

thanks sooo very much again!

beckdg · #16 (**permalink**) 01-31-2009, 04:24 AM

a long mound of gs can work as a divider and a nice transitional area if sealed right... i'd suggest it to hide any divider anyway. plastic rocks??? why rocks are cheap and natural looks so much better!!! something porous like lava rock would be good for many reasons but many people don't like the bold red. like i said drs foster and smith have fans, i think they're under the fish section for hood cooling... just go to drsfosterandsmith.com and search fan... shouldn't be too hard to find. you may also find it under the section relating to cooling.

froggsong · #17 (**permalink**) 01-31-2009, 04:43 AM

You can also get PC fans for very cheap, even free. Just post ads asking for fans from old PCs. Look for ads where people are giving away computer parts. Do you have any old computers laying around? If so, you already have fans! Even an old piece of crap that no longer runs will have fans (or at least one). The older the computer, the bulkier the fans.

all4x · #18 (**permalink**) 01-31-2009, 09:37 AM

I have extra fans I can use

me being in computer geek that I am:| lol Oh and sorry about the confusion about plastic rocks I meant pond liner (pointed out by froggsong) that you would glue rocks too so it would make an elaborate river

How exactly is a good way to use the GS if I want to make it a divider? Can i shape it? I think it if I remember right gs is really sticky so shaping would be hard or should I put some coco fiber on it to try to shape it? I don't have tons of room but I wanted to either use a corner or a little sliver for the water to drain too.

beckdg · #19 (**permalink**) 01-31-2009, 10:34 AM

decide where you want your water to end and spray a line or 2. if you want the water high you will have to build up slowly ensuring that each layer is dry b4 applying next layer. once it is cured you can shape it with a knife, rasp or whatever you got sharp or rough enough. then seal it.

all4x · #20 (**permalink**) 01-31-2009, 10:43 PM

As far as sealing wise should I seal only on the parts it is touching the glass or should I seal in between each line I make to build up the gs? I've never really done sealant before but I'm pretty handy, I bet I can get it on the first try!