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Hey guys

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for cheap decorations. I've used PVC pipe and terra cotta pots, but I was wondering if anyone else had any cool ideas...

I've use the top part from a 100 Pack of CD's. Cut it in half, cut out the top. Then cover with aquarium silicone and roll it in gravel or attach rocks. It works as a support for the rocks, without adding too much additional weight.

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Where do you get aquarium silicone? Like a homedepot type store? Is it called "aquarium silicone"?

Look in a hardware shop (is that what homedepot is?) and they should have a whole range of silicone. Read the labels and you should be able to find one that says "safe for aquariums" or something like that. Good luck

Yes, I got mine from homedepot...(actually haven't found a Local hardware store around here ). You do need to be very careful that you get aquarium grade, there will be some marked "marine" you don't want that or any that are marked "antibacterial". If I remember correctly my tube was in a teal package :%).....and about half the price of the one you'd buy @the LFS.

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Thanks a lot, I will have to pick up some of that, it will make my PVC pipe look a little better.

Silicone:
http://www.arcatapet.com/fullsize/453.jpg

http://www.aquariumpw.com/images/silicone.jpg

You can always try epoxy, which is cheaper if your using alot.

http://www.marinedepot.com/IMD/mi_as_epoxy.jpg

Again, make sure its aquarium safe.

Why mark " aquarium safe" on a product when you can sell " aquarium silicone" for twice as much in a smaller tube?


Personally, I use GE silicone I " for window and door". It's 100% silicone rubber and clear...no anti mildew chemicals, etc. The GE silicone II says " not for aquarium use" but the silicone I does not... but it doesn't say " safe for aquarium use " either, but it is.

WIth a company that makes both aquarium silicone and regular 100% silicone with no anti- mildew/bacteria, etc chemicals...compare prices, then compare ingredients. Call the company and ask them what the difference in ingredients is.... you'd be surprised.

I also use all glass silicone, but only the black color for those projects where ya just need some black silicone..ya know? That's only because I couldn't find any other black silicone, hehe.

I purchase my silicone in caulking-gun size. If you're truly a diy aquarium person, there is no other option, lol.