no; sorry.
--- In AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com, "Noura" <n-ocean@...> wrote:
>
> Good to know I have a little more choices on hand. Thanks, Al.
>
> Any experience with the adhesive I mentioned below "Polyurethane"?
>
>
>
> From: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Al Keep
> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:44 PM
> To: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [AquaticLife] Re: DIY foam & concrete background question
>
>
>
>
>
> oops sorry Noura... I forgot to get back to you.
> yes spar varnish is a bit shinny, but it's not as noticeable when it's under
> water.... and less so when it gets a bit of stuff growing on it... :-)>>>
>
> --- In AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com> ,
> "Noura" <n-ocean@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi, turned out my silicone tube has expired. I couldn't find any fungicide
> > free silicone yet, but I found a solvent-free and fungicide-free
> > polyurethane adhesive (Akfix brand – Turkey). I grabbed it anyway because
> I
> > may not find any of it a few days later because of the import
> difficulties.
> >
> > I searched in the internet and found that many fish pond owners use it for
> > underwater repairs. The manufacturers (of all brands) do not clearly state
> > the fish safety status of this product.
> >
> > I intend to use it to glue the foam background to the tank.
> >
> > Any advice?
> >
> >
> >
> > Noura
> >
> >
> >
> > From: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com> ]
> On
> > Behalf Of Noura
> > Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:14 AM
> > To: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: RE: [AquaticLife] Re: DIY foam & concrete background question
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks Al, I remember that thread and how you wanted those rocks so
> badlyJ.
> > Is this "spar marine varnish" mate? I don't want a shiny coating to spoil
> > all of my efforts towards building a naturally looking rock panel.
> >
> > Noura T.
> >
> > From: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com>
> > [mailto:AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com> ]
> > On
> > Behalf Of Al Keep
> > Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 4:25 PM
> > To: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: [AquaticLife] Re: DIY foam & concrete background question
> >
> > hmmm. could you get "spar marine varnish?" I've used it to coat limestone
> > rocks that I've wanted to use....places that have boat supplies should
> have
> > it...but as you say, it may be tough to find... I'm sure you folks have
> more
> > important things on your minds; other than going boating.
> >
> > --- In AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:AquaticLife%40yahoogroups.com> ,
> > sevenspringss@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Noura,
> > >
> > > Any concrete exposed to water will leach out its lime, raising the pH
> far
> > > above even what your Malawi Cichlids prefer. I don't know if Epoxy would
> > be
> > > what is used to seal this against leaching, although it should be inert
> > once
> > > it sets up and hardens. Not knowing epoxy's properties for certain, I'm
> > > unable to recommend it. Maybe someone else here has had experience with
> > it.
> > >
> > > Ray </HTML>
> > >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
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