Being as you all do alot of post on wood based aquariums I figured ya'll would be the best peeps to ask.
I'm currently working on the final habitat for a frilled dragon. I want it water tight on the bottom and sides as i'm plumbing a waterfall into it.
I've read about using marine epoxy paint to seal the wood. Should I paint all my interior pieces before assembly or should I get everything together and then paint several layers?
I also figure that the seams will need to be sealed as well. I recall ge silicon 1 for windows and doors is aquarium safe, but is there something better that ya'll reccomend? My family has told me about taping the edges of the edges, laying out the silicon then spraying it with windex makes for a smoother going seam. Would I be better off nixing the windex and just spread it out?
The background I was planning on doing would be made of polystyrine foamcarved to look like a rock wall covered in a type of aquarium safe grout. What are some aquarium safe grouts are there (if any), also is great stuff foam aquarium safe?
I'm currently working on the final habitat for a frilled dragon. I want it water tight on the bottom and sides as i'm plumbing a waterfall into it.
I've read about using marine epoxy paint to seal the wood. Should I paint all my interior pieces before assembly or should I get everything together and then paint several layers?
I also figure that the seams will need to be sealed as well. I recall ge silicon 1 for windows and doors is aquarium safe, but is there something better that ya'll reccomend? My family has told me about taping the edges of the edges, laying out the silicon then spraying it with windex makes for a smoother going seam. Would I be better off nixing the windex and just spread it out?
The background I was planning on doing would be made of polystyrine foamcarved to look like a rock wall covered in a type of aquarium safe grout. What are some aquarium safe grouts are there (if any), also is great stuff foam aquarium safe?
