Paludarium Build

[adampetherick]

I'm creating a paludarium to keep FBT's, some tree frogs, german blue ram and panda cory's.

I've finished most of the construction now just need to know what I can use to cover all the structure/painted surfaces with to stop anything leaching into the water. I'm thinking of either epoxy resin or Polyurethane Varnish. Which is better and more durable? Has anyone used either before and can tell me a brand that is known to be safe and available in the UK?

Here's the pictures of the tank so far

[drm1217]

the background looks spectacular! Did u create it? and everything else is also magnificent. Its gonna be great to see what else you do to it.

[adampetherick]

The back tiles are Juwel (I think) just siliconed on, the land/water divider is made from styrofoam sheets from B&Q, these were cut to the shape and siliconed up in layers with pollyfilla expanding foam over the top (PIC 9). Once the foam skinned a bit I poked it with a spare bit of polystyrene to make it collapse back on itself and create a rock type effect.

Then the waterfall was just built up with more Expanding foam. All was then painted with a layer of black hammerite spray paint first then extra colours added with masonry paint.

Now just searching for something clear and waterproof to cover it all in.

[adampetherick]

Ok, found one and thought I'd share for the next person who needs it:

Pumadur DD

Spoke to one of the reps who confirmed it's safe to use in an aquarium, brochure also lists it as being suitable for food preparation area's.

http://www.resdev.co.uk/acatalog/dow...r-brochure.pdf

[Chu'Wuti]

Looks like you've found what you wanted. Just for future reference, then, you can check out the thread with this title:

Is epoxy paint really as safe as we think? (posts copied from a thread in "Snakes")