Faux (fake) Rocks: Build Log with Pics.

[mh32]

The thread I'm following says there is no need for a sealant. The paint I used said waterproof and if it eventually wears off I'm not too worried. It looked pretty good before the paint.

[froggsong]

That's good that the paint is waterproof, most of the acrylics I have used aren't. DO you mind posting the brand that you are using? I'd like to know for when I build my faux rocks.

[mh32]

The brand of paint I use is DecoArt. I got it at Hobby Lobby they have about a million different colors.
DecoArt, Inc.

[mh32]

Well I've put in the sand, put in the filter, and done some planting.

This is what the viv (I guess technically it's a paludarium) looks like now. It defiantly needs some more plants. There is a small water fall in the top left where I have the plants coming down.


The other waterfall is from the filter. It's a whisper 10i I just covered it with some wood. I think it looks ok. That is one thing that will be changed in the near future. I want it to look a little more natural.

[froggsong]

Nice! Looks great. I actually like the way the water pours down the wood, but you're right, it doesn't look very natural just sitting there. It looks very staged. Still looks good though!

[Gold3nku5h]

how did you get it to stay down half submerged?* is it siliconed to the bottom of the tank?

[mh32]

It's not siliconed to the bottom there actually is a little gap at the bottom so the water can flow under a little bit. It is siliconed on the sides and top. It was actually much more buoyant than I thought it would be.

[repman01]

very nice tank is anything going in that

[mh32]

Right now I only have a few little guppies. I am thinking about some fire belly toads though.

[repman01]

i bet they would love it