Can i use fiberglass?

Hi ive been searching arround and have been getting conflicting information! >

Can i use fiberglass to construct an overflow box?

I currently have an acrylic one but need to move the overflow to the centre of the tank and it now needs to span a bracing bar.

I have got a few quotes for getting new parts cut out of acrylic but wondered if fibreglass was "reef safe"

I have some polymer resin that i have for my surfboard whould that be ok to use or do i need the epoxy kind?

any input will be greatly recieved ;D

 

You could build one yourself!! I assume this is an external overflow. I don't know much about fiberglass, but I think they make fish holding tanks out of it for bass boats and such so, I do not see why it wouldn't work. I used acrylite from home depot that can be cut with a disposable blade. It is about $12 for a 28" x 24" sheet. Acrylite is GE plastics acrylic. Check my page at:

http://www.podzilla.us/aquascapeDS/overflow/overflow.html

I just got this page up.  ;D
You also could check:

http://www.melevsreef.com

 

Thanks for the advice! and great links!

But the only stores that sell sheeting of any form if they have it in stock, or if i am there in the right season: sell PVC and not acrylic....

I have had no success with it yet, as it is too "brittle" to work with.

the last box was a diy job, but it cost $60 for the cut parts, one place even wanted $400 to make it! lol.

Just wondered if the resins are toxic to marine life?

And how much glass fibre to use, or something else like cotton wool. lol....

Levi.

 

well i answered the question the best way i know how!

i gave it a go...... spent a couple of hours making a cardboard template and started to coat with fiberglass......first mix had too much hardener and nearly caught fire!!... finally covered the template but it looks like a neandertal did it....

Decided to give a pvc one a go tomorrow......

levi.