37 Column with Cork Tree

[Tom Highum]

Mind if I kinda copy that idea?

[birdsflybackwards]

Mind if I kinda copy that idea?

I'm pretty sure he has it patented, but you would have to check.

[Mike]

Yeah sure that's why I posted it, although I'm going to do another method for another tank using carved foam (not expanding, something that water can pass through) and clay so I'll post that next when I'm done. I try to use a different landscaping method / design with each tank I make so they don't look the same and keep the collection diverse.

[Tom Highum]

Carved foam? what kinda clay/ do you have to bake it?

[Mike]

By carved I just meant I would take the foam and using a knife, carve it (into the shape of a buttress tree). I'll use a mixture of bentonite and red art for the clay coating.. no baking necessary, if the tank stays moist enough it will hold and won't crack, the bentonite is an excellent binder.

[JubJub326]

superb job! the tank looks amazing and the babies are so cute

[Tom Highum]

I hope it works well. So many new ideas.