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Old 03-03-2008, 07:48 AM   #11
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Re: Plywood Tank??Epoxy?

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If you wanted a very strong wall, you could cover fiber glass cloth in the resin/hardener combo, and put it on the walls of the tank, it would for sure not break. It's closer in strength to steel.

That is what I need/plan on using, shall asume it is non toxic to fish. But the paint I use underneath? Any sujestions? Going to use floor paint, but i know that is toxic. Can I use any ordinary paint? (not kitchen and bath).

There is also alternative paint's. Hobby paint food safe paint. But I mean dose this really make a diference? It shall be burried by 5/6 layers of rock hard resin! That should seal anything and every thing. But i would still like to find a "potable paint" . The only ones I have found are clear.

Will the resin have trouble sticking to the paint? I know not alot of people have built these, as such feel free to theorise! But If my resin peels off the paint the tank will leak!
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Old 03-22-2008, 08:37 AM   #12
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Re: Plywood Tank??Epoxy?

I think I remember reading that you can buy what you are looking for at a pool supply store. I've been considering building one myself.
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