24 gal build

[satch12]

I'm in the process of setting my old 24gal nano back up for a reef. And yes this is actually going to happen this time lol. This is going to be a drilled reef mainly sps tank. I will have a 250 watt halide that will be housed in a custom canopy over it. It will be plummed into a 29 gal that will be under neath a custom stand. I will have a prizm protein skimmer with a fuge area with cheato and a mag 7 for a return.

I already have the back of the tank drilled and will post pics as soon as I get my camera back.

I want your guys thoughts on what i should do with my background. I really like the idea of a rock, foam, and egg crate wall but im worried about sealling it to the nano's back. I don't want any detritus to build up behind the wall though. So should I attempt the foam rock wall or just leave the black back as is...

Thanks in advance,
Ryan

[marinelife]

I vote for Foam Rock Wall!!!
No dirt should get behind it at all.
I will be watching for pictures

[satch12]

the thing is though i have a few holes in my back ground now and think that crap will get back between it. i dont know i might just be over reacting.

[marinelife]

over reacting

[satch12]

over reacting

alright thats kinda what i figured. well i'll probably start that once i get some black pond foam.

[marinelife]

Amster on DaytonReef had some for sale. Or many people have been using Great Stuff foam from Lowe's/Home Depot with great results. I have a can I am going to use near the bottom of my tank.

[satch12]

yea i was origanlly going to use Great Stuff and might still use it i just like the black look. but its more expensive. I'm going to incorporate rock, sand and crushed coral into the wall and hope it looks "natural"

[Cloran]

I think Home depot also sells the pond stuff. Its like $11 a can, thou. You can get black silicon to cover the great stuff.

[marinelife]

Ryan if you do find the pond stuff at HD let me know I may want some.

[satch12]

yea im surprised if HD carries it but i'll go check it out. i should only need one can. i also need to get the epoxy resin. Not sure if HD or lowes would have the right stuff.