tel Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 could anyone please give advice on the following please.stand coming soon so i need to get my a into g! 1 place to get comb for overflow,and whats the best way to attach it ie;jointing strip(pvc)to sit it in? 2 right type of silicon to do this and fit tank fittings/plumbing. 3 eggcrate or similar for reef rack,where to get this.also what are the safe type of cable ties to use or any other system of making racks. 4 im painting the back of tank using gloss spraypaint (ocean blue) is it ok to paint the silicon joint at corners? any imfo or advice greatly appreciated.want to do all this tomorrow if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/tels-n ... t9308.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted October 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 thanks anthony,have pasted the above in this forum now so everyone ignore the above link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 yeah unless it involves alot of numbers or chemisty youll get more attention here. chimera got his overflow comb laser cut up there somwhere, but you can also buy them ready made at the LFS. the silicon used can be bought at the LFS sometimes as well alot of people suggest fosroc (sp), i havent found a supplier of that in hamilton so i have to use selleys stuff, (has a viniger smell and doesnt contain any anti fungal agents) i didnt quite understand the first q. you can paint the back (including silicon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted October 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 ive seen a system where pvc jointing strip (the type used to join fibro etc)is siliconed to the box so the comb just sits in it .is this good or just silicon comb straight to box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 i would just silicon it on, personally im making the whole thing out of acrylic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 I remove my comb bi monthly & clean it, it clogs with stuff! eg star polyp, xenia etc oh & the stuff rotting in my rocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Your local LFS should supply the comb and groove piece. Hollywood sells it...It comes from overseas and is expensive, but is good stuff. It is also black and inconspicuous. You want to be able to remove it as Jetski said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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