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Dragonchild Fingerling Posts: 40 Kudos: 12 Votes: 0 Registered: 06-Feb-2003	I've recently built a stand for my new 55g aquarium, but I can't decide how to finish it! It's a 2x4 frame with a 3/4" birch plywood shell. I cannot decide if I should risk staining the birch a nice cherry or oak colour and risk potentially ruining it, just varnish it the way it is (very light and bright), or simply stain it black. I'm concerned that as it is, it will detract from the fish by being so light/bright. Thanks for your help, Dragonchild
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	go with a dark wood or a black.. Minwax makes a stain called ebony... which is basically black.. try that with a couple of coats, and a polyurethane coating over the top to protect it! also, with the polyurethane coating make sure you use one that is for out doors, which can handle the potential for water!!!!!! PM me if you have any ?'s 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Dragonchild I personally prefer the natural look as it shows the natural beauty of the timber. To me black is dead and lifeless it shows up every mark or scratch, some say it is trendy so what, stick to something which is practical and will outlast all trends/fashions/fads. 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-Jan-2006 11:26
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Nothing can beat a natural look in wood. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26


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