Long term use of FRP in aquarium?

2006 · 06/21/2011, 12:39 PM

If anyone has experience using FRP in the aquarium could you please let me know if you had any issues. Can it be used in the bottom of a sump or bare bottom aquarium? Will it break down or release anything toxic to livestock?

funkejj · 06/21/2011, 01:04 PM

Frp??

noahm · 06/21/2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by funkejj

Frp??

fiberglass reinforced plastic. It is the stuff used in cheap shower surrounds and commercial bathroom walls that has a shiny orange-peel texture. I don't think there would be any issue, but maybe post in chemistry and see if Randy has any thoughts. Obviously it is not structural, but shouldn't break down that I am aware of. If you are thinking of using it as a safety bottom for glass tanks, seems like a good use to me.

2006 · 06/21/2011, 11:20 PM

thanks for the reply noahm.

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2006 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 730	thanks for the reply noahm.