DIY Background advice

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DIY Background advice

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After viewing McEve's website and some of her wonderful tanks, I have decided to make my own sculpted background out of polystyrene/styrofoam with caves built in and fixed with 100% silicone adhesive.

The guides I have been reading so far, mention products mainly available in the US. Can any of you, more local, fishy dudes advise me of the type/brand of paint and/or sealant I can buy in the UK that would be safe in a tank to help me recreate a rocky background?

Thanks all

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Hi
I have made some slate ledges for my tank and used clear aquarium sealent that I bought from pets at home. It is 100% safe in the water and is used to make tanks sticks really solid as well Bouns :lol: !!!!
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Cheers Jo

Anyone got any ideas on paint that is safe in the water?

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This one is written by a guy in Belgium, might be helpful :)

http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/pa ... round.html
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Here's one more, this is my friends homepage http://jyrkiboy.aqua-web.org/stones1.html
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Post by John »

I made a background out off styrofoam once (20 yrs. ago :oops: ) and i did paint it then with blackboardpaint , back then it was available in black, green and brown.
Don't remember the brand though.
I was told then this was the best paint to use, maybe there is some people to confirm this?? cause it's a long time ago...
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I heard paint with whatever, then seal with epoxy. Maybe somebody can confirme or reject this?
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Thanks for the ideas and links :)
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