----- Original Message -----
From: "Denkhaus, Robert" <Robert.Denkhaus_at_fortworthgov.org>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 12:07 PM
Subject: RE: NANFA--plywood aquariums?
> Just kidding with the 200 gallon thing... I actually was considering
making
> approximately 20 gallon tanks using FRP laminated on 3/4 inch plywood for
the
> back, sides, and bottom. When I first used FRP, it came pre-laminated on
1/2
> waferboard but in Texas it seems that you can only buy the FRP sheets
alone
> and have to laminate it yourself. I also have considered using it to
> waterproof much bigger tanks but only if it was covering the actual
framing
> material such as a total built in tank. Your thoughts are appreciated!
>
> Rob Denkhaus
> Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Steve Thomas
> > Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 11:00 AM
> > To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> > Subject: Re: NANFA--plywood aquariums?
> >
> >
> > Wait lol Don't blame me for that :). Are you going to use it
> > as the walls?
> > The impression I got was that you were going to glue it to a
> > already made
> > tank just for looks. I know it is 100% water proof.
> >
> > Yes I know what you mean by it being slippery. They make
> > their chefs wear
> > sneakers in the cutting area.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Denkhaus, Robert" <Robert.Denkhaus_at_fortworthgov.org>
> > To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
> > Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 11:47 AM
> > Subject: RE: NANFA--plywood aquariums?
> >
> >
> > > Thanks for the input Steve. Now, when I build my 200
> > gallon tank in my
> > living
> > > room and it blows out, can I tell my wife that you said it
> > would work? :)
> > >
> > > I've done quite a bit or work with it in a lot of settings
> > but I never
> > thought
> > > of using it on floors. I know that when it gets a little
> > sawdust on it it
> > is
> > > slipperier than snot!
> > >
> > > Rob Denkhaus
> > > Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Steve Thomas
> > > > Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 10:44 AM
> > > > To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> > > > Subject: Re: NANFA--plywood aquariums?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I know exactly what you are talking about. This stuff is
> > > > meant to be easily
> > > > wiped down. If it is 100% safe for food stores I'm
> > guessing it will be
> > > > perfectly safe for the fish. You idea is great and seeing a
> > > > tank with that
> > > > would be cool. The back of it which you would glue to the
> > > > tank in completely
> > > > smooth. So a little silicone and you're in business.
> > > >
> > > > I own a local construction business and we've worked with
> > > > this stuff many
> > > > times. It's just plastic and it is 100% safe for humans. I've
> > > > seen places
> > > > use this as their floor under the cutting tables. It
> > gives a non slip
> > > > surface and is easily cleaned.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Denkhaus, Robert" <Robert.Denkhaus_at_fortworthgov.org>
> > > > To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
> > > > Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 11:33 AM
> > > > Subject: RE: NANFA--plywood aquariums?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > I've been toying with the idea of using a material known as
> > > > "glassboard"
> > > > or
> > > > > "FRP" over plywood or chipboard for aquaria. It's easier
> > > > to work with
> > > > than
> > > > > formica laminate and is just as waterproof. It is the
> > > > material used to
> > > > cover
> > > > > walls and ceilings in public restrooms. The problem, and
> > > > the benefit, is
> > > > that
> > > > > the material has a tetured surface (kind of a bubbly
> > > > texture) that may
> > > > hinder
> > > > > adhesion but also offer an interesting texture for algae
> > > > growth on the
> > > > back of
> > > > > the tank.
> > > > >
> > > > > Any thoughts or experience?
> > > > >
> > > > > Rob Denkhaus
> > > > > Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
> > > > >
> > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > From: Brian Haas
> > > > > > Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2003 11:50 AM
> > > > > > To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> > > > > > Subject: Re: NANFA--plywood aquariums?
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Both methods have been working for me for about three years
> > > > > > now with zero
> > > > > > leaks. I had some problems with a formica method tank, but
> > > > > > only because I
> > > > > > was stupid and tried the old "hey, let's be a moron and move
> > > > > > the aquarium
> > > > > > while it has 150 gallons of water and 50 lbs. of gravel in
> > > > > > it" trick. That
> > > > > > is not good for seals, in case anyone didn't already know :)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Travis Haas
> > > > > > Hazel Green, WI
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