Need advice re: DIY fake decorations

[EGMono]

I would like to try making my own scenery objects, has anyone (successfully or
otherwise) tried this? What kind of materials, adhesives, paints can be used?
TIA.
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E.G.Mono

[NetMax]

"EGMono" > wrote in message
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> I would like to try making my own scenery objects, has anyone
(successfully or
> otherwise) tried this? What kind of materials, adhesives, paints can be
used?
> TIA.
> --
> E.G.Mono
>

Materials and adhesives must be inert (ie: silicone, epoxy, fibreglass).
Paint cannot usually be made completely inert. Here are some links on
making styrofoam structures. The articles cover a lot of ground on what
can and cannot be in contact with water.

http://cichlidinspiration.net3services.com/show_articles.asp?category='Co
nstructions%20-%20Background'
http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/panis/pu_background.html
http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/aquainfo/invent1.html
http://www.goddijn.com/aquarium/index.htm
http://www.thekrib.com/TankHardware/janne.html
http://www.african.uklinux.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?topic=1926&forum=8&153
http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua/art_other_netmax_styro.htm

hth
NetMax

[AK]

I found this site http://www.petfish.net/PVC_cave_tower_instuctions.htm is a
really good idea. I built some of these caves myself, just for my freshwater
setup. I don't know if it wouled work in a sal****er, maybe...
Well hope this was what you were looking for.

AK in SC

"EGMono" > wrote in message
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> I would like to try making my own scenery objects, has anyone
(successfully or
> otherwise) tried this? What kind of materials, adhesives, paints can be
used?
> TIA.
> --
> E.G.Mono
>

[~*~ Vosklady ~*~]

"NetMax" > wrote in message
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> Materials and adhesives must be inert (ie: silicone, epoxy, fibreglass).

So I'm guessing that . . . AllGlass Aquarium Silicone would be the
"silicone" to use . . . is this correct thinking Max? :)

TIA

~*~ Vosklady ~*~

[NetMax]

"~*~ Vosklady ~*~" > wrote in message
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> "NetMax" > wrote in message
> .. .
> >
> > Materials and adhesives must be inert (ie: silicone, epoxy,
fibreglass).
>
> So I'm guessing that . . . AllGlass Aquarium Silicone would be the
> "silicone" to use . . . is this correct thinking Max? :)
>
> TIA
>
> ~*~ Vosklady ~*~

Two parameters of interest with silicone are toxicity (herbicides) and
strength (sealants vs adhesives). If your interest is in gluing
structures inside the aquarium, then your primary interest is in
toxicity. GE Silicone 1 for windows & doors is non-toxic last time I
checked.

If you are interested in holding glass together, then GE also has an
aquarium product line (check their site) which is good for up to 5g, so
at least you know it is not toxic, but it's not available everywhere (and
who wants to build a 5g tank?). The industrial versions GE said were
safe to use were: GE012 (clear), GE12A (clear), GE112 (white), GE312
(black) and GE361 (clear), but this is not advertised (use at your risk).

I just picked up a GE RTV100 series and I'm checking if that is aquarium
applicable. I'd think that AllGlass Aquarium Silicone would be the right
stuff ;~), (might be a bit pricey), and if you're using it to build an
aquarium, surface preparation is as important as the silicone.

NetMax

[~*~ Vosklady ~*~]

"NetMax" > wrote in message
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> "~*~ Vosklady ~*~" > wrote in message
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> > "NetMax" > wrote in message
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> > >
> > > Materials and adhesives must be inert (ie: silicone, epoxy,
> fibreglass).
> >
> > So I'm guessing that . . . AllGlass Aquarium Silicone would be the
> > "silicone" to use . . . is this correct thinking Max? :)
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > ~*~ Vosklady ~*~
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> Two parameters of interest with silicone are toxicity (herbicides) and
> strength (sealants vs adhesives). If your interest is in gluing
> structures inside the aquarium, then your primary interest is in
> toxicity. GE Silicone 1 for windows & doors is non-toxic last time I
> checked.
>
> If you are interested in holding glass together, then GE also has an
> aquarium product line (check their site) which is good for up to 5g, so
> at least you know it is not toxic, but it's not available everywhere (and
> who wants to build a 5g tank?). The industrial versions GE said were
> safe to use were: GE012 (clear), GE12A (clear), GE112 (white), GE312
> (black) and GE361 (clear), but this is not advertised (use at your risk).
>
> I just picked up a GE RTV100 series and I'm checking if that is aquarium
> applicable. I'd think that AllGlass Aquarium Silicone would be the right
> stuff ;~), (might be a bit pricey), and if you're using it to build an
> aquarium, surface preparation is as important as the silicone.
>
> NetMax
>

Thanks so much for the info Max . . . as always, it's appreciated. ;)

Regards,

~*~ Vosklady ~*~