sealing plywood tank?

[Joefish]

How about Joe's 1700gal plywood shark tank? i believe he has some great info

Guy did one hell of a job on it! IMHO

http://groups.msn.com/TheSharkTank/shoebox.msnw

and some more in depth info

http://cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_1700g_tank_1.php

 

[Dr Joe]

To answer your question, maybe.. spred some silicone sealer on the same kind of wood you'll be using for the tank. Let it cure per directions (plus a day ) then paint it with your pool paint per its instructions. Let cure / dry. If it says to give it a second coat do so. Try to do just what you would for the tank. when it's all dry / cured check to see if it peels, bubbles up, or causes the silicone to degradate. If all is good Yeah ! etc.

If not go with Sani-tred or Drylock or fiberglass & resin (or just resin) or gelcoat.

Do all this in a well ventilated area.

Good Luck and let us know what you find out, Take pics of the process too.

Dr Joe

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