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	Styrene plastic models as decorations?
ccrdrjo Small Fry Posts: 5 Kudos: 2 Votes: 0 Registered: 08-Oct-2006	I'm relatively new to aquariums (I set up my 8-year old daughter's 10-gallon tank last year, and it's been mine for about 11-1/2 months), but I got the bug. I have an empty 55 gallon tank that I'm getting ready to set up, and I was thinking about using self-made plastic models as part of the decor (I'm thinking about a WWII-themed ship and airplane graveyard sort of thing). What are the risks? The models would likely be painted and weathered using a variety of paint types. Standard solvent glue (model airplane glue) and cyanoacrylic adhesive (superglue) would be used. For weighting, I would probably use lead shot for weighting (the tank will be freshwater, so oxidation and leaching shouldn't be a problem). Thanks in advance for your help.
Posted 26-Oct-2006 07:15
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	The big answer here is no for certain. Reason there would be enough chemicals combined with the lead to kill every thing in the tank very quickly. If you wish do that type of aquscaping you would be far better hunting several LFS or the internet for suitable decorations especially made for aquariums. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Oct-2006 08:41
ccrdrjo Small Fry Posts: 5 Kudos: 2 Votes: 0 Registered: 08-Oct-2006	Is it the lead that causes the biggest problem? That can be replaced. Does styrene create chemical issues?
Posted 27-Oct-2006 05:28
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	No the lead is only part of the problem. I would be concerned with any chemicals/glues used in an aquarium unless especially designed for that purpose of aquarium use only. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 27-Oct-2006 08:21


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