Fake Rocks

[mrteach3]

Hey all,

Looking to buy a fake rock (epoxy or plastic) to cover the top filer box. Something I have always wanted to get, but never did. I have one covering the bottom filter box, but it came with the kit. Anyone have a good place to get this type of fake rock?

 

[sissy]

I know they sell 2 foot wide by 8 foot long sheets of fake rock looking stuff to hide the underpinning of mobile homes at mobile home stores and at lowes also .Plastic that looks like fake rocks

 

[zeuspaul]

Try typing *fake rock* in the search box at Lowes or Home Depot. They have them for irrigation or pump covers.

 

[Mattstark44]

Check Amazon, Ebay and I think I saw the cheapest believe it or not on Target's website.

 

[mrteach3]

Thanks everyone. I didn't check Lowes or Target, but haven't had much luck with the others. Either crazy expensive or not exactly what I need size wise. Appreciate it.

 

[sissy]

There are video's of how to build them on you tube .Using cement and wire mesh .

 

[CreatureBlackLagoon]

I need one, too. They are like $100 on Amazon! I couldn't believe it. Will check some of these sources. Thanks!

 

[sissy]

Check out house sales on auction zip. com .I got one of those big fake rocks for my sister at one for 10 dollar bid

 

[mrtrumpet]

Once I found one at a KMart Garden Center at end of season. It was a big one and only $17! Most recent one came from Amazon and was about $30. Also big enough to cover electrical post. I have used Hypertufa (concrete, peat, and vermiculite) & wire mesh to make a a lightweight fake rock to fit over my pump/filter cover. It works, but I have tried other projects with hypertufa and it can be difficult to work with. Check youtube for videos on how to make stuff with it.

 

[Faebinder]

Mine is from a pond magazine. It's really nice.

 

[Gemma]

Some of those fake rocks look great! ....amazing what they ask for a piece of plastic though