Wall Behind Aquarium

[CeeGee]

hopefully this question is in a place where it will get some traction. I am getting ready to set up what will be (to me at least) a very large waterbox aquarium. I am prepping room where tank will sit. Went under house and braced floor last weekend. That was a ton of fun as I am claustrophobic.

I really like the look of wood slat walls. if any way possible I would love to put this style wall in place behind my tank. Extremely concerned about fish splashing (which they do all the time) and being able to protect wood and wall from damage. Anyone know how to protect wood from saltwater? Including a couple of pics In case people don’t know the look I am referring to.

 

[gbru316]

A few coats of clear epoxy would do the trick.

You might not enjoy trying to keep it clean, though, if you have to reach over the tank to clean it. Dust/fur/salt spray, etc.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

hopefully this question is in a place where it will get some traction. I am getting ready to set up what will be (to me at least) a very large waterbox aquarium. I am prepping room where tank will sit. Went under house and braced floor last weekend. That was a ton of fun as I am claustrophobic.

I really like the look of wood slat walls. if any way possible I would love to put this style wall in place behind my tank. Extremely concerned about fish splashing (which they do all the time) and being able to protect wood and wall from damage. Anyone know how to protect wood from saltwater? Including a couple of pics In case people don’t know the look I am referring to.

Any marine type wood sealer will work fine

 

[FUNGI]

you can even try the Marine epoxy

 

[exnisstech]

Maybe this?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Something like this

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Maybe this?

Or this, lol
Great minds think alike

 

[exnisstech]

Or this, lol
Great minds think alike

And they know how to search online

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

That's a great look! A good epoxy or sealer will be fine. Probably be more durable than just drywall and flat latex paint. You can even go old school and do teak and tung oil.

 

[cilyjr]

Yes. Spar varnish is the way to go. Have you ever seen a classic Chris-Craft? That's the stuff

 

[Idech]

Or put a sheet of clear plastic/vinyl in front of it. It will protect the wood and you won’t have to clean between the cracks.

 

[CeeGee]

Thank you for all the replys. Surely one of these will work. Will begin my research