Small Tank in a Bookshelf

[borillion_star]

I was looking to put my small 9 gallon into the lower shelf of bookcase, and find myself worrying about water damaging whatever material its made of. Is there some kind of clear sealant I can use to protect it?

If pics are necessary Ill clear it out and take some.

 

[borillion_star]

Is using acrylic spray paint, in a clear coat an option? Isn't that supposed to be water resistant? I'm not planning on leaving standing water anywhere.

Either

Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating Spray 11 Oz 1303

http://www.krylon.com/products/crystal-clear-acrylic/


Or this:

Krylon Satin Indoor Outdoor Varnish Spray Paint 11 Oz 7002

http://www.krylon.com/products/clear-varnish-coating/

 

[snulma1]

you could just get shelf liner from a home goods type store and line them, that might be easier

 

[borillion_star]

LOL, I dunno. Not into that look so much. I think I'm leaning on the varnish.

 

[Reefer54]

Is your shelf HARDWOOD? If it's not, I would not put a tank of even half a gallon on a composite or pressed wood shelf.....ever. It will get wet.

You can use a polyethylene varnish.

 

[Breadman03]

Is your shelf HARDWOOD? If it's not, I would not put a tank of even half a gallon on a composite or pressed wood shelf.....ever. It will get wet.

You can use a polyethylene varnish.

^^^ +1

Let's just say that you're 9 gallon tank will weigh 150 lbs to allow for a bit of a safety factor. Will your shelf safely support that weight without bowing?

 

[borillion_star]

Thanks guys wasn't thinking it through completely. The weight is to great for this particle board sawdust crap to hold up the tank, and I would need to re-enforce it to do so, but any moisture would probably melt it.

At this point I would rather build a new one from scratch, and I might as well just build or purchase a proper stand.