29 Gallon Long PDF Build <My Sons Tank>

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Ok Brief update. The first round of background and supplies arrived this weekend. So we were able to do a bit of work.

We got the egg crate cut and decided to do a box type bottom instead of the using PVC supports. This picture was taken before we straightened the cross beams


We wrapped the egg crate in a membrane to prevent the substrate from falling through into the void


Here it is with the final fitting into the tank. It is very very snug.


My son then spent several hours over a few days laying out the cork bark and wood until he settled on a layout. The 2 pieces of wood at the edge are temporary. Not sure what we will use, but the general idea is to create a wall to keep the substrate from falling off the edge into the water feature. Will most likely break up chunks of slate to create the wall. What ever we do will be covered in moss.




He then covered the back in spray foam. We talked about getting more cork bark but ended up deciding to order some Moss and Hygrolon from Bill's friend for the background.



Now we wait. We will let the foam cure for a couple days then carve it some while we wait for the Hygrolon and Moss to arrive. We also ordered the Foam Coat for the waterfall, so we will have some forward progress on the waterfall in the near future.