Aquarium Safe Lacquer?

[Demoniac38]

Does anyone know of an aquarium safe lacquer? For instance, if I were to seal a piece of driftwood, a rock, or something. It would be nice if I could apply it with a brush as well. Any suggestions? I appreciate any help.

 

[lilsoul]

I don't know of a lacquer but you could sand wood with diamond sand paper . I work with marbel and you can sand soft stones with the same type of sand paper and for hard stone use granite polishing pads and this will make it shine like glass

 

[Jennewt]

I've heard that fiberglass resin is safe once it's totally cured. However, I tried to use it once, and it didn't cure properly, it remained sticky on the outside. So I certainly wouldn't recommend it unless you already know what you're doing with it. Marine epoxy resin is also reported to be safe, but I know nothing about it, or even where to buy it. I have seen an aquarium-safe 2-part resin being sold on eBay, but only in 1-gallon quantities.

Another question is.. why seal wood or rock? You actually get a lot of benefit from the rough surface of these materials, as that is where beneficial bacteria live in your tank.

 

[lims]

this is just my opinion but,,, I dont think we ever need to put anything chemical or artificial/unnatural into setups, Everything can be done in other ways, but i suppose people have thier own ways and views..