newb..first construction:)

[motor-head82]

hello all,

So after purchasing a tank and finding a rather large chip in the corner that made me feel uncomfortable about keeping it filled to the max, i decided i would do something i always wanted to do and build a palu...thanks to this web site its inspired me to go forward with this project! so here is some pics of the start of my 55G project..the cutting completion of faux rock and water fall. now just waiting for the crete. 1111.jpg[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]vivarium #1 008.jpg[/ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH]

[motor-head82]

anybody found a good online dealer for permastone that doesnt charge a arm and leg for shipping?

[Mink]

im also about to put up my build log so far for my 55gal long palu build.

as far as permastone the best place i have seen is artists supply source, i think shipping is 14$, but ive been too unsure of how much ill need to place an order

[motor-head82]

ill have to check that out, i have went on the activia home page, the prices seem ok but i havent seen anyone purchase from them since 2009. plus im in the same boat not knowing how much ill need.

[Mink]

The prices were the same as anywhere else. It was the shipping they charged double for.

I ended up going out and buying thinset to get a rough idea. Of the fifty lb bag I used about a fifth of it on a similar sized ball of greatstuff/ducktape so ordered 15 lbs. If I need more so be it but I feel semi comfortable that I will have a bit of excess.

[motor-head82]

what kinda thinset you get? i have seriously debating the same and just soaking for 2 weeks! i see alot of ppl using ultraflex2 but my homedepot doesnt carry that so im thinking any thinset morter will probably due.

[Mink]

Most will do, just want one with a polymer as the different layers will stick together better