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08-05-2003, 07:14 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Robert H:
Now, what I would do is take this a step further and add more fine detail. Affix some kind of glitter to simulate flecs of mica. Add peices of twigs for roots, and small peices of cork bark. I'd even hand paint shading and different colors, although I do not know what kind of paint would be safe to use.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thats a good idea Robert.

I can't wait to do the same project in the future but on a lot bigger tank. I will definitly implement some roots and other wood elements.
There is a big minus to bigger tanks --> plastic divider in the middle of the frame. Entire model has to be cut in the middle and glued together inside. Cut has to be done at ~45 degree angle or even less to prevent from over-exposing "model crack".
As for as shadowing and paint. There are probably paints available for underwater use but I wouldn't use them:

1. Scare to loose fish if turn out to be toxic in time.

2. You can't predict the light in the tank, over shadowing plants etc etc. Shadows will form automatically. Look at my 10G tank.

08-05-2003, 07:14 AM	#25 (permalink)
Posts: n/a Plant Points:	<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Robert H: Now, what I would do is take this a step further and add more fine detail. Affix some kind of glitter to simulate flecs of mica. Add peices of twigs for roots, and small peices of cork bark. I'd even hand paint shading and different colors, although I do not know what kind of paint would be safe to use.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Thats a good idea Robert. I can't wait to do the same project in the future but on a lot bigger tank. I will definitly implement some roots and other wood elements. There is a big minus to bigger tanks --> plastic divider in the middle of the frame. Entire model has to be cut in the middle and glued together inside. Cut has to be done at ~45 degree angle or even less to prevent from over-exposing "model crack". As for as shadowing and paint. There are probably paints available for underwater use but I wouldn't use them: 1. Scare to loose fish if turn out to be toxic in time. 2. You can't predict the light in the tank, over shadowing plants etc etc. Shadows will form automatically. Look at my 10G tank.