[coltion]

While doing some AquaScaping I found that my local Lowe's sells 12x12 slate tiles for $1.88.
that is a lot cheaper then my LFS at 2.95 per lb.

After taking a hammer and file to them they stack/Get GE S1 Glued together very well.

If anyone is interested i can post some picture.

 

[hs5964]

I get them at Home Depot, they have a package that sells for like $10, comes with about 7 or 8 nice sized pieces. For some reason the Lowes around here don't sell slate.

 

[hbbyhorse]

While doing some AquaScaping I found that my local Lowe's sells 12x12 slate tiles for $1.88. that is a lot cheaper then my LFS at 2.95 per lb.

After taking a hammer and file to them they stack/Get GE S1 Glued together very well.

If anyone is interested i can post some picture.

I would love to see some pix, I never thought about DIY stores, I found a local landscaping place that sells it for 38¢/lb

 

[sjnovakovich]

Could they be siliconed to egg crate? I would think that would make an awesome backgroud. Anyone try this?

 

[GTZ]

I recall someone trying this directly to the glass (I think) and had a hard time filling in gaps.
Found it, turned out well...
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpBB/view ... p?t=180796
Another...
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpBB/view ... p?t=184535

 

[hbbyhorse]

Could they be siliconed to egg crate?

I have been contemplated doing much the same thing with a 28g bowfront w/mirror back, but what is this "eggcrate" I keep seeing?

 

[BillD]

It will work if you like all those sharp edges; I don't. the slate I use is all from Lake Ontario, and all the edges are worn smooth by water action.

 

[GTZ]

what is this "eggcrate" I keep seeing?

Ceiling light diffuser.

 

[wdywarrior]

does slate affect water hardness or ph?

 

[DJRansome]

No.

 

[hbbyhorse]

Thx GTZ, I actually thought y'all were talking real egg crate, lol