do you seal your wood for the cabinet and canopy?

[fungia]

i am going to set up another tank soon. i know some people seal their wood inside their cabinet and canopy to protect it, do you? what is a good sealant to use to protect against saltwater? my first tank furniture is not sealed because i did not know about it back then, it is still doing fine though after 5 years.

 

[Anonymous]

It really depends on how much salt spray and how much ventilation you have. I would seal mine but it is too late. There is slight mold growing on the stand due to the skimmer too tall for it.

 

[Anonymous]

YES!

Inside both my canopy and stand are three coats of flat white oil based enamel.

B

 

[jaredhc]

Using a flat white paint product called Killz on the inside will help lots to protect from water damage and prevent mold. It is made for use in wet areas. A solid coat of varnish over that will make it pretty much bullet-proof as far as water is concerned.

 

[Anonymous]

Yes. I painted the insides on my canopy and stand with a white exterier paint. the outside is sealed with poly.....

 

[Buffalo]

Its a good idea to seal top and underneith . Underneith for the accidents that might happen. (skimmer overflows, tip a bucket of saltwater etc.)