24x24x18 Exo build

[DigitalPunk]

Coming along nicely!

[sp13126]

Second coat of titebond is done. Looking good but plants would be nice. Started to add some of the stones in. Thinking about add some long fiber sphagnum moss which is light in color to the background to give it more contrast.


A close up shot of the pond area.

The only thing I didn't think about when I made the pond area is the flow back to the pump. I'm relying water to flow threw the gravel and the gap that I left under the slate. Well once everything has time to sit Ill add water and see what happens and see if I got that one little water leak off the side the water fall fixed.

[sp13126]

Let everything setup for awhile and tried the waterfall found a small leak out the side of the waterfall. So I came up with this, using a paint brush and black silicone. I'm silicone the cracks between the stones and adding small plebes to change flow of water to where I want it. Well try to. When I'm finish I'll let the silicone sit for a couple days before I try the waterfall again. At least I'm learning a few things with this build for the next one lol.

[DigitalPunk]

The issue you will either fight or learn to use it to your ability is that any water that touches your background will wick its way across the background. I had a similar issue in a previous tank that lead me to kill my waterfall all together. Hopefully you can beat this thing!