Zoo Med Retpi-waterfalls?

Evilwezal · #1 (**permalink**) 09-04-2008, 12:19 AM

Does any one own one of these items? I'm thinking of purchasing one for my Paludarium to replace the i30filter in it. The Filter is unsightly and messes up the look of the tank. But I don't think the Repti-falls has a filter in it,it just circulates water. I've also thought about getting the Repti-Filter from Tetra? It looks like a rock waterfall also..but it's just got a i15 filter inside of it?

Any one have experience with these items?

froggsong · #2 (**permalink**) 09-04-2008, 03:39 AM

You could always build a cover for your 30i out of foam, and customize your own waterfall, fairly easily, and with less expense. I'm always one to do it myself to get just the look I want. If you want any tips on how to build one yourself, just ask!

Evilwezal · #3 (**permalink**) 09-04-2008, 05:30 AM

I've thought of that. What kind of paints do you use on the foam?

froggsong · #4 (**permalink**) 09-04-2008, 12:35 PM

As far as I know, you can use acrylic paints, they are non-toxic. You will have to find a non-toxic water proofer to go over them though. You can cover it with concrete or habacrete too, which you can color with the acrylic paint, according to what I've read. You can also cover it with silicone, silicone and rocks, or silicone and peat moss/coco fiber (which may wash off after a while). I would recommend that you use a combination of GS and polystyrene, or just polystyrene, rather than just GS. It will make it easier to control your design. If you DO use GS, make sure you use that awesome GS tip that someone recently posted, it is a great tip, especially for molding water features.

thriftyaaamom · #5 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 12:16 PM

After doing some research and after I had cemented my water feature, I have discovered that Krylon Fusion is aquarium safe. It is a plastics spray paint and is inert when fully dry/cured. Hope this helps, wish I had know this last week, it would have been a lot less labour intensive and cheaper than cement, colouring, and now epoxy resin!

Evilwezal · #6 (**permalink**) 09-25-2008, 02:09 AM

I ended up going with a Tetra Fauna waterfall...I went the easy route lol. I was wondering if the Fusion was Aqua-safe the other day at walmart my self...good to now.