Hello all,
Just wondering if the Drylok would be safe to use in a tank. My idea is to create a native streambank paludarium using one of those fancy terrarium tanks with the sliding doors in front. I would like to create the stream bank from polystyrene foam painted with Drylok latex masonry waterproofer. Would this be safe ?
UGL Drylok Masonry Waterproofer
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, Jan 16 2012 08:21 PM
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Posted 16 January 2012 - 11:06 PM
I know of several backgrounds made in this manner, specifically using the latex Drylok. I don't remember if it's totally inert once set, but i've seen it used long term setups with many different species with no ill effects. I can't speak for the oil-based Drylok.
Josh H
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Posted 18 January 2012 - 10:23 AM
I currently have a tank with a homemade background using it and so far, no ill effects. I don't know about long term but I would imagine if there were any problems with it it would have shown up by now.
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Posted 21 January 2012 - 10:15 AM
Thanks for the info guys. I made a turtle ramp for my 75 from the foam and Drylok and so far no ill effects.
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Posted 21 January 2012 - 12:13 PM
Hrm, I hope you're putting it on thick. Turtles scratch foam backgrounds up pretty bad, often breaking through drylok in a short time.
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