Backyard Aquaponics
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I want to try a wood heated hot tub, and I have access to a old fiberglass tank that would be perfect, however it's a bit itchy! any recommendations?
I was wondering if drylock would make "bottom friendly", or do I need to epoxy it? I'm looking for cheap, I don't have much free income right now

I thought this might be a bit to off topic for the hardware forum? If it should be here just let me know

Thanks!

dont use epoxy on fiberglass it doesn`t bond to good and may flake causing sharp edges.
if your going cheep then use a cheep external paint to seal those loose fibers then use that latex stuff to waterproof the lot

Remember a poor man pays for things twice
If ya going to do something do it once and do it wright

Ok, I take your point about paying twice. So just so I can consider all of my options properly, what would you recommend as a not-so-cheap-but-the-right-way-to-do-it solution?


Thanks in advance by the way!

hay chance... long time no chat.....

you could mix up some straight fiberglass resin and roll it on the surface.... it will be like putting
on a clear coat to seal the fibers...

jT

Hey JT! How is life treating you?
It has been awhile! I'm finally getting all settled in here at my new place, and I have to say it's nice being out in the country. Hopefully I will be setting up an IBC based aquaponics system this spring now that I finally have a yard to put it in!

I think I'll use the resin suggestion, thanks

good to hear your settling in..... same ole same ole here..... hope to finally finish my AP system before it gets to cold...

next time your in town... stop in

jT

A flowcoat with styrene

I am new to this board and to aquaponics, however I have 30 years of experience keeping fish of all kinds including reef aquariums. And even a few more years growing anything I have space for.

The link below is a product that will make your project go smoothly. In fact this web site has a huge amount of great products if you are not already familiar with it.

Scott

http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories ... on/epoxy/0