Spartacus Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 I'm making a DIY background with polystyrene and layers of concrete. Possibly mixing in some acrylic paint, cause I have no idea where to find cement paint or something to colour it. What can I use as a sealing final layer? More importantly, where can I buy it? How much is it approximately? I have minimum experience with these things, and all the videos and tutorials use american products. I have read many things leak toxins into the water, so I want the safest thing possible. Not "marine-grade" things as I've read they aren't safe over a long time. Any help? Thanks in advance if anyone can help me. I've read through some of the posts here on DIY but I need to know where to buy these things, and what is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Normal house paint did mine, still in the tank after 3 yrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Just outdoor paint? Did you use any special kind? I'm not sure if I want to use this, just in case, because it is for a baby axolotl tank, and they are extra sensitive. I will keep the option in mind though, cause I don't know what better luck I will have. Have you noticed any cracking or peeling? pH spikes or anything with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 What makes axys so sensitive? have used this with frogs and also marines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 I'm making a DIY background with polystyrene and layers of concrete. Possibly mixing in some acrylic paint, cause I have no idea where to find cement paint or something to colour it. Mitre10, Bunnings. Should have concrete pigment, I know I've seen a variety of colors at mitre 10 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 ce-mix do a range of products.i used quick patch,multi bond and aqua stop.to colour it they make oxides .i used all these over polystyrene.mix up a slurry paint it on with a paint brush,many light coats.no need to seal it thats what the aqua stop doesthese were designed to do water tanks and ponds i think,cant remember what was on the containers.mine has been in with my africans for about 3 years.no problems at all. only issue i had,and it was my mistake,not the products. was put plenty of coats on to get a good thickness as when a rock or something damages it you get a white hole showing.i only did about 4 coats,in hindsight i should have doubled that number.all availiable at bunnings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Ok thanks for all your input everybody I had a wee look at Mitre 10 for concrete pgiment but couldn't really find anything. I was probably in the wrong section. I'll check Bunnings as well, and see what I come up with. Appreciate all your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Also, axies as a whole aren't too sensitive, but their babies are. My background is for my young ones tank, so want it as safe as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 rear mine from hatching on tap water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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