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Will
05-10-06, 16:00
are fibreglass vats safe i am sure i have read they are not but then see people in the states using them with no problems ??
nickd
05-10-06, 17:12
Don't see why not as the gel coating should seal it well, like koi vats and garden centre fish vats. I borrowed one when I moved my tank and it worked very well as I was able to plumb my sump up to it.

HTH
Nick
Will
05-10-06, 17:32
anyone know for sure, may have one to use as a sump for my frag trays but need to be 100% sure :D
mikeadams1985
05-10-06, 17:54
id go with they are safe.

as i made my tank from fibreglass, and my fish and corals seem fine (see sig for link)
Will
05-10-06, 17:58
id go with they are safe.

as i made my tank from fibreglass, and my fish and corals seem fine (see sig for link)
been reading yours and tbh its what made me think of using this vat, but tbh you have got any really delicate corals in there yet so i am still wary

and the tank is young but i really do hope its safe it could make life nice and easy :D
mikeadams1985
05-10-06, 18:24
well no delecate corals nope :(

but seems all fine and dandy.
Will
05-10-06, 18:26
like i said mate no offence but with the ammount of livestock i have in there i have to be 100% sure cant take a risk :(
reefer_rob
05-10-06, 18:27
I've seen it done a few times. I don't see why there would be any problems as long as they are made well.
mikeadams1985
05-10-06, 18:40
like i said mate no offence but with the ammount of livestock i have in there i have to be 100% sure cant take a risk :(

none taken fella.

can u find out who makes them? then ring them and ask about leaking chemicals?
Will
05-10-06, 18:43
none taken fella.

can u find out who makes them? then ring them and ask about leaking chemicals?

no idea bud but it was made for as a fish vat, its blue not that it makes any difference but im just not sure and its a fair risk so i have asked on reefcentral as well
nasotang
05-10-06, 18:54
id use it dude! i dont see any issues with it!

i assume its got the coating on it like most other vats???


Nick
Will
05-10-06, 19:12
id use it dude! i dont see any issues with it!

i assume its got the coating on it like most other vats???


Nick

yeah, think i may try it and see what happens anyway :eek:
markey
05-10-06, 21:48
think the thread on the build in the caymen islands uses fibreglass tanks/vats:cool:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185383&page=3
sharky
06-10-06, 17:07
I used to work with Laminators, and I've also consulted Aqualogistix about this and as long as you leave the fibreglass for 6 weeks to leach out chemicals/toxins its fine.

Hope this helps.

I will soon be building some myself.
Will
06-10-06, 17:39
I used to work with Laminators, and I've also consulted Aqualogistix about this and as long as you leave the fibreglass for 6 weeks to leach out chemicals/toxins its fine.

Hope this helps.

I will soon be building some myself.

thank you :D
HARKAWAL
06-10-06, 18:22
Fibreglass Are Ok I'am Going To Be Using Them My Self For A 20ft Fragging System.