Help please :)

[Metta]

Hey guys, so the right side of my wood is glued to slate under the sand, the left side won’t take, so it’s loose, what could I use to weigh that side down around where the area circled is? That won’t look untidy?

 

[Rocky998]

Hey guys, so the right side of my wood is glued to slate under the sand, the left side won’t take, so it’s loose, what could I use to weigh that side down around where the area circled is? That won’t look untidy?

I don't see an issue?? Is the tank even filled with water? If the other side has a strong enough hold to the slate, I wouldn't be too concerned about the other end lifting... And if it does you can just wait it out. It will usually go down in a few weeks

 

[Metta]

I don't see an issue?? Is the tank even filled with water? If the other side has a strong enough hold to the slate, I wouldn't be too concerned about the other end lifting... And if it does you can just wait it out. It will usually go down in a few weeks

There is no water in yet no. But before I plant and then add water I want to get the sand how I want it and not worry about it lifting when water is adding that was all.

 

[Deleted member 149562]

How big is the slate?

If the slate is at least 60% of the entire length of the wood. it should counterbalance any lifting on the non-anchored end, the counterbalance ability is increased with the substrate on top of the slate.

 

[Metta]

How big is the slate?

If the slate is at least 60% of the entire length of the wood. it should counterbalance any lifting on the non-anchored end, the counterbalance ability is increased with the substrate on top of the slate.

I would say it’s about 60% yeah, thanks guess there’s only one way to find out! Clean my rocks and plant and fill her up!

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I would say it’s about 60% yeah, thanks guess there’s only one way to find out! Clean my rocks and plant and fill her up!

Really the only way you will know is to fill it up with water. If it won’t sink quite yet, just wait 2-4 days for it to sink. Spider wood water logs very quickly compared to others species of wood.

 

[Rocky998]

There is no water in yet no. But before I plant and then add water I want to get the sand how I want it and not worry about it lifting when water is adding that was all.

I do see your concern but as @wasmewasntit said, the weight of the slate should counter the weight of the wood and keep the wood down. And even if it does raise (if it raises it will be very minimal) then it should only be a few days to a week where the wood will sink fully

 

[Metta]

Perfect thanks for the help! I’ll fill it up tomorrow just needing to add my moss and a few other bits and bobs

 

[Byron]

I have had this, and it is easily solved by finding a piece of river rock (smooth rock) that will fit on that fork in the wood circled in the photo. After a while it may become so realistic you leave it, but the weight of the piece of river rock should hold down that end until it is waterlogged.

 

[Metta]

update - this is how we stand so far any ideas for any more hard scape?

 

[Rocky998]

update - this is how we stand so far any ideas for any more hard scape?

Maybe try to spread the rocks out a little so it looks a bit more natural

 

[Metta]

Maybe try to spread the rocks out a little so it looks a bit more natural

Thanks! I’ll do that but not right now the wood tried to float. So got it wedged down! I’ll show you how it’s planted once the bubbles settle