DIY custom fish caves from acryllic

sneasle · 07-31-2008, 09:54 PM

I bought a sheet of acryllic (about 24" by 32") to make a mount for my huge stump thingy. I ended up with lots left over so I've decided to make some caves for my coreis, plecos, and loaches.

As I get further along in this I'll post lots of picks about how I cut the material and work it into the shapes I want. Hopefully it will come out well.

I do have one question before I get too far into this. Does anyone know of a paint that is safe to use on these caves? Since the acryllic is clear I'd like to paint it so it blends in better.

akangelfood · 07-31-2008, 10:03 PM

I've heard people recommend marine paint for this purpose, although I personally cannot vouch for the legitimacy. You may want to do some research on the idea, though. Additionally, you could paint it with *insert any random paint here* and then seal it very thoroughly with an aquarium sealant.

k-dawg- · 08-01-2008, 11:44 AM

Krylon Fusion for plastic is cheap, easy to use, and aquarium safe

sneasle · 08-01-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by k-dawg-

Krylon Fusion for plastic is cheap, easy to use, and aquarium safe

Perfect.

Hopefully I can get some more stuff posted this weekend.

Ricker · 08-01-2008, 09:12 PM

YAY I was right in Chat get the H20 stuff maybe looks nice lol. but could rube off,

07-31-2008, 09:54 PM	#1
sneasle Airplane Nut Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auburn, AL Age: 21 Posts: 181	DIY custom fish caves from acryllic I bought a sheet of acryllic (about 24" by 32") to make a mount for my huge stump thingy. I ended up with lots left over so I've decided to make some caves for my coreis, plecos, and loaches. As I get further along in this I'll post lots of picks about how I cut the material and work it into the shapes I want. Hopefully it will come out well. I do have one question before I get too far into this. Does anyone know of a paint that is safe to use on these caves? Since the acryllic is clear I'd like to paint it so it blends in better.

07-31-2008, 10:03 PM	#2
akangelfood Kixxy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Anchorage, AK Age: 29 Posts: 190	I've heard people recommend marine paint for this purpose, although I personally cannot vouch for the legitimacy. You may want to do some research on the idea, though. Additionally, you could paint it with insert any random paint here and then seal it very thoroughly with an aquarium sealant. __________________ *Be kinder than necessary, because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.* 55 gallon community tank, heavily planted; 55 gallon severum tank; 30 gallon Angel tank; and three 10 gallon tanks.

08-01-2008, 11:44 AM	#3
k-dawg- Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 181	Krylon Fusion for plastic is cheap, easy to use, and aquarium safe __________________ Kevin 5.5G Nano Reef 50G Reef

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