Idea for Faux sand bed. Envirotex Lite high gloss finish.
- Thread starter mattjk
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aquariumclown
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Maybe you can make these boards in pieces. That way you can take it out easily.
Algae Blenny
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This is cool. Did you ever get an email back about whether it was safe or not?
eums
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what about also using polyester resin (the FDA approved type) or epoxy vinyl ester (like "HETRON 922" its suggested for marine applications and Meets FDA regulation Title 21 CFR. 177.2420 )? or what about using the normal home depot resin thats used to layupfiberglass or the glassing resin thats used in surfboards.
soooooo many choices, i would like to use the hetron 992 made by ashton chem ( i think ) but i have no idea where to buy it. would probly have to order it and pay a hazmat shipping fee.
soooooo many choices, i would like to use the hetron 992 made by ashton chem ( i think ) but i have no idea where to buy it. would probly have to order it and pay a hazmat shipping fee.
eums, you were close, but the company is actually "Ashland" and it looks like their general purpose 8425 resin is the one recommended for marine applications. The 922 has better corrosion resistance, but not positive it would be safe for aqaurium??
-HetronÃ"šÃ‚® 922 Superior corrosion resistance to strong acids &
bases. Inherent toughness and high elongation. Vinyl Ester Class1,25 or less Orange
-Aropolâ„¢ 7334 Excellent corrosion resistance including solvent
resistance. IsophthalicPolyester Class 1, 25 or less Green
-General Purpose 8425 Good corrosion resistance. Good for marine, waste water, etc. applications. Polyester Class 1, 25 or less Yellow
-HetronÃ"šÃ‚® 922 Superior corrosion resistance to strong acids &
bases. Inherent toughness and high elongation. Vinyl Ester Class1,25 or less Orange
-Aropolâ„¢ 7334 Excellent corrosion resistance including solvent
resistance. IsophthalicPolyester Class 1, 25 or less Green
-General Purpose 8425 Good corrosion resistance. Good for marine, waste water, etc. applications. Polyester Class 1, 25 or less Yellow
I think that Ashland stuff isn't really available to general consumer's unless you want to buy a 450g drum of it. I can't find it anywhere in consumer portions.
Here's another FDA approved resin, but it's like $25/gallon:
http://www.mertons.com/Epoxy/polyester_Resins/isophthalic.html
Here's another FDA approved resin, but it's like $25/gallon:
http://www.mertons.com/Epoxy/polyester_Resins/isophthalic.html
I just went and bought this envirotex b/c it was the meast easily available. I bought the 32 oz kit which was $22.95 at "Micheals" craft store. Pretty darn expensive so I hope it covers the bottom of my new 29G. I am going to do it today. Hopefully it will come out good@!
Matt, did you ever do your bigger tank?
Matt, did you ever do your bigger tank?
Here are some pics shortly after I did it. It is going to need to dry like 3-4 days. After that i will dump off any excess sand. Or else i may just buy some more and pour another coat on top (just the shellac, no sand). That would also help smooth it out. There isn't as much excess sand though as you'd think as it feels pretty firm to the touch already.
It should be fully cured now, its very hard and just looks like a sand bed pretty much so I am sure it will look nice when there is water in it. However, after all that I may not even be setting up the 29g b/c I think I am keeping the 75g (was originally getting rid og the 75)
the only reason I considered that was to seal in all the sand preventing loose grains from coming off little by little. I decided it's not a big deal anyhow and to not do another coat. However, if I did put it on, it would have been a thin coat and you wouldn't really see it b/c its clear
holeinone1972
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Isn't this all just going to be for not, when the corraline just covers it like glass and acrylic?
I like your idea, but it seems it will look good only very temporary.
Rob
I like your idea, but it seems it will look good only very temporary.
Rob
Bamm Bamm
Saltwater Guru
good point Rob.
I love the look and might try this one a spare 5.5g glass or maybe my Eclipse 6 nano. The main problem I always have is sand blowing everywhere. I guess I could just go BB if I set it up again.. Keep us posted after you guys have fish/corals in these setups for awhile//.
I love the look and might try this one a spare 5.5g glass or maybe my Eclipse 6 nano. The main problem I always have is sand blowing everywhere. I guess I could just go BB if I set it up again.. Keep us posted after you guys have fish/corals in these setups for awhile//.
