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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

Rona

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 !!!!

Cheers Jo

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

Rgds
Rona

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

http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/pa ... round.html

Here's one more, this is my friends homepage http://jyrkiboy.aqua-web.org/stones1.html

I made a background out off styrofoam once (20 yrs. ago ) 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...

I heard paint with whatever, then seal with epoxy. Maybe somebody can confirme or reject this?

Thanks for the ideas and links