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Reefing is my middle name
You have so many videos in which I'm a fan of. I have to do research just to find them. :clown::clown::clown:
halmus
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Is there any problem the we should be concerned with regarding the mold resistance properties of green board? What I mean is, it must have some chemical composition that resists mold; is there any chance that chemical can be introduced into our systems? I've heard of people having problems using the wrong paint because it can leach harmful vapors into the tank long after it's dry. I like the idea of greenboard. I'm just curious what the general understanding is. I'm also thinking about mold resistant silicone. That's something we shy away from in the hobby.
dave.m
Active member
Boy, you guys sure know how to get yourselves in trouble by giving incomplete descriptions or explanations! 
Green sheetrock has a mold inhibitor. It is intended for use in kitchens and bathrooms where there is expected to be high humidity levels on a regular basis. It does not "off-gas" this inhibitor, to answer halmus' question. Many kinds of paint will off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or worse. So do many glues and adhesives. The best paint for easy maintenance, enamel, is also the worst for giving off fumes and other nasties for several weeks after application.
That's why it is so important NOT to start finishing the house after you set up your aquarium. This stuff should all have been finished and given a chance to cure and the air in the house to have changed several times before introducing your tank. Is there a guarantee that these modern chemicals will kill your aquarium? No, of course not. They are just another POSSIBLE threat to your tank's health - and yours.
Dave.M
Green sheetrock has a mold inhibitor. It is intended for use in kitchens and bathrooms where there is expected to be high humidity levels on a regular basis. It does not "off-gas" this inhibitor, to answer halmus' question. Many kinds of paint will off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or worse. So do many glues and adhesives. The best paint for easy maintenance, enamel, is also the worst for giving off fumes and other nasties for several weeks after application.
That's why it is so important NOT to start finishing the house after you set up your aquarium. This stuff should all have been finished and given a chance to cure and the air in the house to have changed several times before introducing your tank. Is there a guarantee that these modern chemicals will kill your aquarium? No, of course not. They are just another POSSIBLE threat to your tank's health - and yours.
Dave.M
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Boy, you guys sure know how to get yourselves in trouble by giving incomplete descriptions or explanations!
Green sheetrock has a mold inhibitor. It is intended for use in kitchens and bathrooms where there is expected to be high humidity levels on a regular basis. It does not "off-gas" this inhibitor, to answer halmus' question. Many kinds of paint will off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or worse. So do many glues and adhesives. The best paint for easy maintenance, enamel, is also the worst for giving off fumes and other nasties for several weeks after application.
That's why it is so important NOT to start finishing the house after you set up your aquarium. This stuff should all have been finished and given a chance to cure and the air in the house to have changed several times before introducing your tank. Is there a guarantee that these modern chemicals will kill your aquarium? No, of course not. They are just another POSSIBLE threat to your tank's health - and yours.
Dave.M
So are you saying I am to late.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Just fashionably so.
Dave.M
Great. Thanks Dave.
prop-frags
SPS Slave
Looking good Wayne, I can almost smell the salt water now.
Tub liner for the win! I love that stuff. Can't tell you how many times it saved by bacon.
Tub liner for the win! I love that stuff. Can't tell you how many times it saved by bacon.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Thanks Mike. I did the first mud and spackle yesterday. Will do the second layer later and sand.
Actually it's shower liner. I learned from my first tank and I used it now on my 225. So doing it on this tank was a no brainer. But the real surprise starts Tuesday hopefully fingered crossed.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
What you've changed your mind on the tank again? Is this ever going to be finished or are you going for the ultimate high score in number of posts on a single thread.
I will never have the highest score for ETOTM. Well maybe I will but I didn't change my mind on the tank. It will happen no matter what. I have to much time invested and only I won't make this happen.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Thanks Stylo. Delivery of the tank is schedule for 25 Oct. I drywalled the top and sides and
evened the floor to extend to the stand. Will show pics later.
owenspackman
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Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
That's at least 11 days and counting.
Stylo328
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Very excited for you. Looking forward to the pics.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Someone was breaking their tank down and was giving everything away so I jumped at the chance. I forgot to take pics of the acros but I did get some super acans.
