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Has anyone tried this stuff yet? I am planning to redo my 60 hex to add a stream starting about 2/3rds up from the rear of the tank to wind down to a shallow pool. I want to have a series of tiers starting from the stream in the rear of the tank, down to the pool area. I planned on using fine wire mesh as an armature to mold the mortar around for the stream. For each layer or tier, I have used small plastic boxes which I perforated at the bottoms for drainage and then covered with silicone. I next spread a mix of coco fibre and jungle mix to the wet silicone to hide the plastic and allow plants and moss to eventually grow up the sides.
It's a false bottom setup now I just wanted to add the stream and layer the substrate a bit to add some height and dynamics to the viv.
Anyone that has had any experience with this mortar stuff I would really appreciate your input. Thanks.

Shawn

I have never heard of it, where did you find it? I am thinking of doing a large tank and will be fabricating a stream for it and would like to look into the mortar you're talking about.

Sorry for the delayed reply, comp problems.
I found the mortar at a site called Terra5Designs, but their site isn't fully functional yet. I attempted to place an order but it didn't go through the shopping cart process.

Shawn

Here's a link to the site

Terra5 Designs

Go to www.vivariumconcepts.com and go to fruit flies, food & supplies. They have exactly what you are looking for. They also have some awesome picts of the finished product. It's not very expensive but they told me to get the 16oz to begin with b/c the 8oz is only for patch jobs.

You can also add rocks/wood into the mortar as it is drying to get less of a "cement" look.

Have fun and take your time!

Nicole