Tank was sold about 9 months ago. Even after being moved I understand it's still doing fine. I guess the tank is about a year and a half old now.
Sealing plywood products pros and cons
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Tank was sold about 9 months ago. Even after being moved I understand it's still doing fine. I guess the tank is about a year and a half old now.
The "work around" in getting the viewing window to seal, using silicone, when you are using liquid rubber is very simple. You simple apply fiberglass resin to the viewing window frame area, silicone the viewing window in place, and then apply LR up to the edge of the silicone.
But that is not a true seal.... That is just storing the water between the silicone and liquid rubber in tiny pockets....?
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Doesn't sound so promising for long term..:: seems like over time the water will get between the 2 silicone and liquid rubber and deteriorate the fiber glass and then the wood.... Followed by massive tank failure
This is again going in a brand new home and I cannot stress how important it is to be perfect! It will also be framed into the house as it will look built into the wall.
Is there any products that are 100% reliable for long term and performance? That will completely seal the tank and completely bond to silicone
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Don't think pond armor will bond to fiberglass without being sanded. But that is a good question for Butch at pondarmor.com
Silicone bonds perfectly to epoxy and pond armor.
Pond armor is not zavlar/Permadri It's a potable water approved epoxy. Those others are what is also refered to as liquid rubber.
Silicone bonds perfectly to epoxy and pond armor.
Pond armor is not zavlar/Permadri It's a potable water approved epoxy. Those others are what is also refered to as liquid rubber.
Max ACR is the product you want to choose. For setting your windows, Dow 795 is your best option. It is what is used by a lot of zoos and aquariums and remains pliable unlike silicone.
Ok thank you!
Do you know any tanks constructed like this? What's the ages? Oldest? And problems they have had?
Thanks
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order a pond liner and call it a day....Especially because at some point in time that tank is going to flex. I use fire stone epdm 45 mil and "gold label" aquarium and pond sealer.... Amazing product and its worth every penny. My 650 is liner and acrylic but the product sticks to just about anything such as wood, stone, rubber, plastics and metal. To my own disbelief you cant even tell theres a liner in your tank, its extremly easy to get all the creases out. Hope you change your mind and choose a liner but goodluck with whatever you choose
I've told you numerous times that you should look at JohnG's and VLDesign's builds for those using Max ACR.
