L Lenna1 New Member Joined Jan 29, 2024 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Location Mississippi Jan 29, 2024 #1 Just need some help in regards to making a tank out of a one piece no seam epoxy resin tank. Would it be something people would buy ? Regards
Just need some help in regards to making a tank out of a one piece no seam epoxy resin tank. Would it be something people would buy ? Regards
MaloK ><(((*> Joined Nov 15, 2023 Messages 1,555 Reaction score 1,713 Location Canada Jan 29, 2024 #2 Bisphenol-A (BPA), is a known endocrine disruptive agent and is a main building block of epoxy resin. That doesn't sound very good in an aquarium sales pitch. I don't know if marine-grade epoxy resin would be suited for the task and If cured aquarium safe epoxy would be "clear" enough to be used.
Bisphenol-A (BPA), is a known endocrine disruptive agent and is a main building block of epoxy resin. That doesn't sound very good in an aquarium sales pitch. I don't know if marine-grade epoxy resin would be suited for the task and If cured aquarium safe epoxy would be "clear" enough to be used.
OP OP L Lenna1 New Member Joined Jan 29, 2024 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Location Mississippi Jan 29, 2024 #3 Thank you for your response. There are epoxy resins with no BPA and food safe. I'm sure I can make it and it will be as clear as glass. My issue is doing so and putting money into it will there be a demand for them ?
Thank you for your response. There are epoxy resins with no BPA and food safe. I'm sure I can make it and it will be as clear as glass. My issue is doing so and putting money into it will there be a demand for them ?
MaloK ><(((*> Joined Nov 15, 2023 Messages 1,555 Reaction score 1,713 Location Canada Jan 29, 2024 #4 If you can put out a product that competes with acrylic regarding: Price Does not yellows as much with age And a good resistance to scratches You can have a wining combination. That is why glass remains an unbeatable product for smaller tanks.
If you can put out a product that competes with acrylic regarding: Price Does not yellows as much with age And a good resistance to scratches You can have a wining combination. That is why glass remains an unbeatable product for smaller tanks.
OP OP L Lenna1 New Member Joined Jan 29, 2024 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Location Mississippi Jan 30, 2024 #5 Much appreciated. What would be the best dimensions for a tank or the most popular size L × W× H I don't mind making one and letting someone test it.
Much appreciated. What would be the best dimensions for a tank or the most popular size L × W× H I don't mind making one and letting someone test it.
MaloK ><(((*> Joined Nov 15, 2023 Messages 1,555 Reaction score 1,713 Location Canada Jan 30, 2024 #6 Probably 10 gallons: 20” L x 10” W x 12” H.