40G Breeder Twin Verts - Page 3

johnachilli · #21 (**permalink**) 09-07-2010, 09:28 PM

Agreed that silicone can be a bit tricky on smooth shiny surfaces. Look into using gorilla glue instead of silicone I think it is a much better method.

GRIMM · #22 (**permalink**) 09-07-2010, 09:35 PM

I agree with John. The Gorilla or Titebond glue methods are much better and will last a heck of a lot longer then silicone/coco. It costs a bit more, but in the grand cost scheme of things it isnt much of a difference. It's positives greatly outweigh the added cost.

JaredJ · #23 (**permalink**) 09-08-2010, 03:04 AM

I have some Gorilla glue... do you just brush it on cause it's kinda thick? Can you thin it out?

johnachilli · #24 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 02:15 PM

Yes you can just brush it on. I got one of those cheap chip brushes from Home Depot, something like 99 cents. I cut the bristles real short to make it extra stiff and used that. The gorilla glue actually spreads pretty good and you'll be surprised at how well it covers. Then I just misted the glue with some water and pack the background material over it, thickly since the glue does expand quite a bit.

gbeauvin · #25 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 05:08 PM

Does your gorilla glue dry white or clear? If it dries white, does this present a problem if you get incomplete coverage with the cocostuff?

-GB

johnachilli · #26 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 05:18 PM

It dries white, but getting good coverage isn't a problem since the glue expands a bit when drying and holds good to the cocofiber. It the same as Great stuff in terms of material, so it looks like great stuff when dried. I'd recommend using twice as much background material as you need and pack it down once it's dry flip the tank back over and the extra will fall off and you should be good to go.

JaredJ · #27 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 10:19 PM

Well I got the rocks painted with acrylic paint and sealed them with the Liquitex.... I suck at painting but I'm sure it will look better once the background is coated with the Gorillla glue and dirt. I took it outside so I didn't have to look at the actinics anymore. The 6000K bulbs will be here monday.

JaredJ · #28 (**permalink**) 09-13-2010, 11:51 PM

So I took some time today between work to get a side covered in peat/coco. Gorilla glue is fun. I found that you have to keep pressing it down because the expanding would crack the soil and push it up out of the way but I think it's turning out ok. I got the 6000K bulbs today and should have a pic of tomorrow.

Mitch · #29 (**permalink**) 09-14-2010, 12:11 AM

Looking good!

pearldrums2 · #30 (**permalink**) 09-15-2010, 05:36 AM

Looking really good!! Anxious to see what it will look like when it is finished