acrylic or polyurethane pond sealant for plywood tank?

[krisRTC]

which should i use to seal my plywood tank?
polyurethane or acrylic paint?
will they work?

[Dr Joe]

How big is the tank and does it have any flex in it?

I favor epoxy (on small tanks) or one of the more flexible coatings.

Dr Joe

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[krisRTC]

it is 5ftx 5ft and 2ft deep for my rectic rays it has a plywood base and 4 large viewing panels of acrylic not pu in yet, i can get hold of epoxy but my LFS has polyurethane and acrylic they dnt know if it will stick to timber or not?
thanks for any help

[Dr Joe]

If you use one that hardens make sure that the box cannot flex (ie lots of bracing).

If you have aparticular brand contat the manufacturer.

Some polyurethane, acrylic or epoxy coatings are not submersible 24/7 as they get soft or dissolve, especially paints. Same with roof coatings.

Dr Joe

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[Gator]

Check out the Sweetwater Epoxy (http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/3048/Light-Blue). Easy to use even if its your first time with 2 part epoxy.

[krisRTC]

they are pond coatings for concrete ponds, so id hope they are 100% waterproof 24/7!!!! lol
gator im in UK to much for the postage!
i will be ordering A1 pond paint look it up on google its epoxy
cheers for the help

[krisRTC]

and the frame work wont bow its solid as a rock will post pics in a min

[johnptc]

try pond shield pond armor


http://www.pondarmor.com/

[krisRTC]

does pond armor go hard like glass or fibreglass resin or stay rubbery? because the pond stuff i have mentioned goes rock hard if thats any good?

[johnptc]

does pond armor go hard like glass or fibreglass resin or stay rubbery? because the pond stuff i have mentioned goes rock hard if thats any good?

its hard but should stay flexible enough with the plywood

check with butch at pond shield

[MyFishEatYourFish]

ever consider pond liner? its easier and cheaper and looks just as good.

[ITHURTZ]

I agree with pond liner, did it on my tank and just put in a acrylic window.

[krisRTC]

my tank has 4 large viewing windows in it maybe a bit tricky with the pond liner,
plus i have very cheap acrylic through my contacts just need to sort the base!

[ITHURTZ]

my tank has 4 large viewing windows in it maybe a bit tricky with the pond liner,
plus i have very cheap acrylic through my contacts just need to sort the base!

hog wash
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/6162/1009192nb3.jpg
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/470/1009193fq1.jpg
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5600/1009190zj2.jpg
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/7697/1009195vl8.jpg

[krisRTC]

not being rude but my mrs wouldnt want that in her front room id be shot if that turned up, i will post a pic now and it will explain, thanks for the help tho, i will be ordering epoxy pond paint tonight and hopefully the acrylic in by sunday night!

[ITHURTZ]

Its only ugly looking because its in my bedroom, no need to look nice:(

With ur paint and acrylic, paint a boarder on the acrylic where the adhesive will go. Or you can just scuff up the boarder and throw on some 3m 5200 marine adhesive (what I used). On the tube it says PERMANENT so it AINT comming off.

[krisRTC]

cool just in middle of posting pics

[krisRTC]

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/picture.php?pictureid=15209&albumid=1450&dl=1233685427&thumb=1 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1450&pictureid=15209)
mitred corner top rail
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/picture.php?pictureid=15210&albumid=1450&dl=1233685427&thumb=1 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1450&pictureid=15210)
full tank shot


http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/picture.php?pictureid=15208&albumid=1450&dl=1233685427&thumb=1 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1450&pictureid=15208)
mitred corner posts at bottom













http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/picture.php?pictureid=15206&albumid=1450&dl=1233685427&thumb=1 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1450&pictureid=15206)
'L' shaped rebated section for acrylic panels

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/picture.php?pictureid=15207&albumid=1450&dl=1233685427&thumb=1 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1450&pictureid=15207)
base



the timber used is
corner posts 5x5" CLS
base structure4x3"CLS
top rail 6x3
acrylic panel frame 4x3
25mm plywood base panel
lots of screws

does it look anygood?

[ITHURTZ]

very nice!