Snetty
Established Member
Hi guys, long time lurker here.
I've been planning on building a new hood for my fishtank for a while and it's my plans have got to the stage where I need a few questions answering before I can go any further.
I want a natural wood look to it, but the convenience of a wipe clean surface on the inside (to clean water splashes etc.). So I figured plywood laminated on one side with beech (probably, but maybe oak) and laminated with melamine for the inside. Am I likely to find anywhere that will supply this for me? If not are there alternatives?
I understand taht there are 3 types of plywood. Cheap stuff, waterproof and marine grade. How effective is the waterproof? The hood will obviously never be immersed in water, but the air in the top of the tank is pretty moist and the hood is likely to get splashed pretty frequently. So would it be sensible to go for marine grade or is that total overkill?
Thanks in advance for the help.
I've been planning on building a new hood for my fishtank for a while and it's my plans have got to the stage where I need a few questions answering before I can go any further.
I want a natural wood look to it, but the convenience of a wipe clean surface on the inside (to clean water splashes etc.). So I figured plywood laminated on one side with beech (probably, but maybe oak) and laminated with melamine for the inside. Am I likely to find anywhere that will supply this for me? If not are there alternatives?
I understand taht there are 3 types of plywood. Cheap stuff, waterproof and marine grade. How effective is the waterproof? The hood will obviously never be immersed in water, but the air in the top of the tank is pretty moist and the hood is likely to get splashed pretty frequently. So would it be sensible to go for marine grade or is that total overkill?
Thanks in advance for the help.