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Post by murdock6701 on Jan 2, 2009 14:32:42 GMT -5
even though it's till snowing and willbe for months to come, I am thinking about my outdoor pond....as you all know, I creted it out of a black rubbernade horse watering trough - is there any lind of paint I can put on it to make it whaite? it would be nice to actually be able to see the fish! I could rebuilt it out of wood and but a plastic liner for it, but was just curious if anyone knows of a paint or similar product not toxic to fish that would bond to the tank - thanks
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Post by bikeguy33 on Jan 2, 2009 14:47:42 GMT -5
you could use a marine paint designed for boat hulls. it isnt cheap but i have heard it works well as long as the paint agheres to plastic
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Post by murdock6701 on Jan 2, 2009 15:35:00 GMT -5
I thought most "marine" stuff was toxic to tropical fish, like marine grade silicone....
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Post by bikeguy33 on Jan 2, 2009 15:37:55 GMT -5
carl would know better....but as long as it is properly cured i have heard it is fine...
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Post by Carl on Jan 2, 2009 22:50:32 GMT -5
I cannot speak for marine paint myself, as I have not used it.
I have used epoxy resins, that have colors added. I have built wooden aquariums and ponds using this (I was taught by an aquarium builder in the late 70s and early 80s). This I know is safe. Both of my stores had indoor ponds with aquariums overhead that were made to display koi and goldfish (which I built)
As for Marine Silicone, the problem is not toxcity, rather the additives that allow adhesion to plastics (Silicones to not naturaly adhere to plastics). These additives do not allow the strength necessary for building aquariums.
Carl
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Post by murdock6701 on Jan 3, 2009 15:12:20 GMT -5
thanks, I learned something today - will probably just put a liner inside the wood frame and remove the tub entirely.....the frame was for decor but is built out of 125 year old 2-1/2" thick hemlock.....it ahould hols back 900 lbs of water, probably weighs that much itself!
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Post by Carl on Jan 3, 2009 15:47:45 GMT -5
thanks, I learned something today - will probably just put a liner inside the wood frame and remove the tub entirely.....the frame was for decor but is built out of 125 year old 2-1/2" thick hemlock.....it ahould hols back 900 lbs of water, probably weighs that much itself! That is as good an idea as anything. I guess that is why you're and engineer  Carl |
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