BB question

[thirty6]

Any member who is currently, or in the past i guess, run a system with bare bottom: did you put anthing under the rock to protect glass? if so what?
i am getting ready to set up my new tank and debating the sand idea. the member i picked up the tank from had a few barebottom set ups and they looked really sharp

 

[astoriareefer]

When i did run a BB system i used starboard on the bottom to prevent any damage to the glass from the rocks , a bit pricy but well worth it, bad part is it will get coraline all over it

 

[thirty6]

how long did you run the system bb for?
i really liked the way the tanks i saw looked. the bottoms were painted black, colors really popped

 

[TRIGGERMAN]

lol Joe you should already know this. Call me brother.

 

[CoralMeister]

you can put a sheet of acryllic under. Very durable, and is clear

 

[albano]

If you don't want detritus around the rock work , you should drill the base rock and install acrylic 'legs' to keep them off the bottom glass.

 

[Awibrandy]

Great idea! I'm gonna paint the bottom of my 20 bb. Almost put sand in to block the sump light from lighting the tank at night, which is creating green film algae on the the bottom glass. Other then that I have no complaints.

 

[thirty6]

lol Joe you should already know this. Call me brother.

i know i know, i keep changing my mind!

 

[thirty6]

acrylic inside aquarium, any negatives long term? i didnt realize so many "brands" of acrylic, all basically the same?

 

[E.intheC]

Acrylic can warp. I would just order a piece of starboard. How large is your tank? As far as colors, you can get white, sand, black, blue even..

I've used thecuttingboardcompany.com twice now and have been very pleased.

 

[Jmmyroj]

Any member who is currently, or in the past i guess, run a system with bare bottom: did you put anthing under the rock to protect glass? if so what?
i am getting ready to set up my new tank and debating the sand idea. the member i picked up the tank from had a few barebottom set ups and they looked really sharp

Hi I I set up my tank for like a month now, still learning. If you don't mind me asking what is a BB system?

Jimmy

 

[thirty6]

BB is bare bottom. - no substrate on bottom of tank
Topic can be cause for debate, like most things it comes down to preference i guess. Bb can also limit ability to keep certain live stock

 

[TRIGGERMAN]

Acrylic on the bottom is an option but I would probably silicone it otherwise you will get all kinds of detritus underneath it.

 

[CoralMeister]

Acrylic on the bottom is an option but I would probably silicone it otherwise you will get all kinds of detritus underneath it.

Thats a good idea also

 

[thirty6]

Acrylic might be better option starboard is pricey, didn't realize til I checked online. I recall a post discussing spray paint that was safe to use for inside aquarium? If i remember correctly someone sprayed PVC pipes that were in the tank... Anyone know what I'm talking about?

 

[E.intheC]

If you go with acrylic, make sure it is VERY thick. Acrylic will warp overtime if it's too thin.

I've heard of people spray painting things like overflow boxes, but there's no way I'm putting something that's been spray painted inside the tank. I just don't trust it at all.

 

[albano]

Acrylic might be better option starboard is pricey, didn't realize til I checked online. I recall a post discussing spray paint that was safe to use for inside aquarium? If i remember correctly someone sprayed PVC pipes that were in the tank... Anyone know what I'm talking about?

Krylon paint...used it on PVC in my tank

 

[JonnyJ]

Krylon fusion to be exact. It has been reported reef safe.

 

[Koyfam16]

Tagging along..might go bare bottom in my next set up whenever that will be..lol

 

[albano]

Krylon fusion to be exact. It has been reported reef safe.

Yes, sorry...Over 2 years in tank, no problems !