Re: Need advice re: DIY fake decorations

"EGMono" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I would like to try making my own scenery objects, has anyone
(successfully or
> otherwise) tried this? What kind of materials, adhesives, paints can be
used?
> TIA.
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> E.G.Mono
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Materials and adhesives must be inert (ie: silicone, epoxy, fibreglass).
Paint cannot usually be made completely inert.  Here are some links on
making styrofoam structures.  The articles cover a lot of ground on what
can and cannot be in contact with water.

http://cichlidinspiration.net3services.com/show_articles.asp?category='Co
nstructions%20-%20Background'
http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/panis/pu_background.html
http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/aquainfo/invent1.html
http://www.goddijn.com/aquarium/index.htm
http://www.thekrib.com/TankHardware/janne.html
http://www.african.uklinux.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?topic=1926&forum=8&153
http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua/art_other_netmax_styro.htm

hth
NetMax