DIY - Projects & Ideas • Drylok

[ryencok3]

I was looking at the Drylok website and I am wondering if this is the stuff people are using for their DIY BG?

http://www.ugl.com/drylokMasonry/masonryWaterproofer/latex.php

the only line that concerns me is this one

"•Breathable film - does not trap moisture in masonry"

Any help would be appreciated

[Narwhal72]

Drylok is good for basements but not for sealing concrete in pools.

This is more like what you need
http://www.tsekoi.com/pond_supplies/paint.html

There are several layers that need to be applied to get a good seal.

Andy

[mightyevil]

Yeah, all it means is that it is not a water tight sealer, it is porous and water will get in if submerged. Styrofoam will not harm your fish so this is okay!

Oh, and yes, that is the kind you should use.

[ryencok3]

ok thats what I thought I just wasnt sure about the whole "does not trap moisture" bit, but if thats what you say to use then thats what im gonna use. I dont know if im gonna go with a DIY BG, but I wanted to make sure just incase I did

[Narwhal72]

OH Duh. "BG" means background. I thought you were talking about a Backyard Garden as in a garden pond.

There are a lot of people who put cichlids in their ponds in the summertime (particularly down south) so it's not unusual.

My bad. Drylok is fine for a background once it's cured.

Andy

[ryencok3]

no problem, but up here in Canada I dont think it would be a good idea as we dont get a very long summer

[Narwhal72]

Yep. I am in Wisconsin and we have some local club members who do it for 3-4 months with some of the cooler water tolerant species like Gymnogeophagus but that's about it.

Andy