Vinyl tile

[Airgoose2222]

Anybody used non-stick vinyl tiles in an aquarium. Thinking about this and using silicone to adhere them to a slow leaking plywood tank. Any response is welcome.


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[Oddball]

Aside from nearly a third of available vinyl tiles containing lead and or cadmium, many manufacturers use Bisphenol A or formaldehyde as emollients to allow for rolling vinyl during the manufacturing process. Even tiles may contain these chemicals since vinyls are initially made in a wide roll before cutting to size prior to packaging.
If you're sure that the source doesn't include lead or cadmium, you could outgas the vinyl by placing it unstacked in a well-aerated area (better outside) and allow the vinyl to outgas for a couple of months.

 

[Airgoose2222]

Thank you for the information on that. Would a sealant work at all in that like I've seen used on some 3D DIY backgrounds?


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[deluther]

It sounds like you are breaking the tank all of the way down. If that's the case, why not use epoxy paint, marine resin, or liquid rubber? What is currently sealing the tank? Sealing already wet plywood doesn't sound fun. Good luck to you.

 

[muskieboy]

Someone made a plywood tank out of this stuff. I'll try and find the link for you.

edit: Here it is.

 

[Airgoose2222]

Thanks Muskie for that link. So the plywood dried (it was a slooooow leak) and the tiles have aired out. I installed the tile and used silicone to both adhere the tiles to the plywood and to seal the seems. I'll do a leak test in a few days to let the silicone completely dry. Hoping for success!! If/when success occurs, I'll look for ways to absorb any "leaching" that may occur. I think I'm good, and I like what that thread sowed with the carbon tossed in for a while. Any other absorption ideas are welcome


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[spiff44]

IMO- this would have the same con as epoxy- its a brittle setup that won't handle any flexing of the unit.. even if the flexing is microscopic in scope. Something like Sanitred or the liquid rubber would move with the unit and stay sealed.

 

[Airgoose2222]

I hear ya. I'm hoping it will work out. It's now been full of water for a couple days and no water leakage (knock on wood). I'll be sure to keep a sharp eye on it though. I reinforced the tank now that it's on its stand. We'll see how it goes from here Wish me luck. This is my first build and hoping its successful.


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[Airgoose2222]

And put a pond liner in it too for a third layer of protection. Hope it works!


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[spiff44]

Cool beans! Good luck! That bodes well so far..