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jsshark1
11-10-2008, 12:23 PM
Hi every one, I need some help,
I have found a 2" crack in the epoxy paint on the bottom of the pond.
This is the paint I used.
http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/3048/Epoxy-Paint-1-Gallon (http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/3048/Epoxy-Paint-1-Gallon)
What can I use to repair the small crack with the salt water still in the tank.... the company that sold me the paint could not help? Something that won’t kill my sharks ;)
Thanks
snaggle
11-10-2008, 2:01 PM
I woudn't risk it, I would get a holding tank move every thing over and fix the tank.
It would be best to remove the fish if at all possible. That way, you can let the crack dry and really inspect the site.
jfoxx81
11-10-2008, 6:55 PM
any pics.... never seen a saltwater pond!!!
jsshark1
11-10-2008, 10:15 PM
www.jsshark.com (http://www.jsshark.com/) i have my pond on this site
DragonKeeper
11-11-2008, 2:04 PM
IMO the only way to properly correct the problem is to drain, dry and repair. Underwater repairs are difficult and not friendly to fish.
Keeper
Wow, would have never thought about using the preformn like that. Any more pics. showing it running w/sharks?
TheFishJunky
01-12-2009, 3:40 PM
WOW!!!JSSHARK!!!!!!AWESOME (WOW!!!@JSSHARK!!!!!!AWESOME)!!!!
Dr Joe
01-12-2009, 9:09 PM
Two part underwater epoxy putty for pool repair.
djarmstrong
01-13-2009, 3:33 AM
I woudn't risk it, I would get a holding tank move every thing over and fix the tank.
Agree ^
www.jsshark.com (http://www.jsshark.com/) i have my pond on this site
Wow they look great !
supreme
01-13-2009, 9:41 PM
nice
KLee79
01-13-2009, 9:47 PM
yea the best bet would be to drain it. they do sell two part epoxy for underwater repair but i dont know about the fish safety factor. the paint definately helps. but if your buying sweetwater, try their gelcoat. it would be more rigid. and if you want more strength use fiberglass w/ the sweetwater epoxy. just coat it well with several layers of the paint.