I am taking issue:

[Tattoo-S]

Originally Posted by Tattoo-X

Exactly what type of sealant, Joe?

Doh.....asked/answered. Thanks

[hawkeyethearcher]

just put namor on a shelf and hang some goldfish crackers from him

[dablkpnther]

Originally Posted by hawkeyethearcher

just put namor on a shelf and hang some goldfish crackers from him

LOL

Originally Posted by cblakey1

Nope, I've kept every type of tank you could imagine and I had the same idea (resin skulls, acrylic paint) and it poisoned the water, killing fish and ruining the piece(s).

If you can't boil them or acclimate the pieces for 'x' period of time (which you can't with a resin statue), then you are putting it in there with factory finishes and fixers that are toxic to the biological balance that you have achieved thus far.

You should start with a bust in a seamless glass and adhere it to the bottom of an empty tank with clear silicone, then place shells, gravel and plantlife around it. It will appear seamless and protect the fish and statue.

If you put a Namor FS in by itself, don't be surprised if there's a tiny paint flaw that makes his hair come up and start flapping in the current (yes, tanks have currents) like Trump's combover on a windy day. Then you'll know it's all over.

In most cases, why not?

Two busts and a cut off (resin exposed) base in water for 24hrs. No damage yet.

[cblakey1]

Originally Posted by Tattoo-X

In most cases, why not?

Well, because boiling softens the resin and surely loosens paint applications.

Also, sitting it in pH balanced water would probably adversely affect the paints.

You know what though, it's worth a shot. try a cheap piece or one you're not very fond of and see what happens.

Originally Posted by cblakey1

Well, because boiling softens the resin and surely loosens paint applications.

Also, sitting it in pH balanced water would probably adversely affect the paints.

You know what though, it's worth a shot. try a cheap piece or one you're not very fond of and see what happens.

I've done some custom work, and had busts in the oven for over 10 minutes at over 300 degrees. Only damage was paint peeled on Yoda's ears. How long would you think a piece would need to be boiled to be de-toxicfied? Namor has too many plastic pieces to be boiled though.

[cblakey1]

Originally Posted by Tattoo-X

I've done some custom work, and had busts in the oven for over 10 minutes at over 300 degrees. Only damage was paint peeled on Yoda's ears. How long would you think a piece would need to be boiled to be de-toxicfied? Namor has too many plastic pieces to be boiled though.

You'll want a core temperature of 200F which translates into about 10 minutes of boiling (or baking) to sterilize it. 200 degrees could weaken the piece (make it pliable) or the glue where the parts are joined.

Then you have the concern of resin being made from petroleum. If there are traces in the statue or bust, then your aquarium could turn into a mini-Gulf of Mexico and kill your fish.

Like I said though, try it. I don't know what type of tank you keep, but if the fish are expendable, why not give it a shot? The worst you have to deal with is a ruined statue and whatever it cost.

A guy on an aquarium site suggested this:

"..any silicon glue will work. just get a caulking tube(if you have a caulking gun) and seal away.

Silicon is inert when it is dry. but you have to make sure it dries thoroughly."

I'd look for a spray and spray the hell out of it.

Originally Posted by Tattoo-X

Two busts and a cut off (resin exposed) base in water for 24hrs. No damage yet.

Over 2 1/2 days, still no damage.

[derekrodneysim]

Originally Posted by cblakey1

If you put a Namor FS in by itself, don't be surprised if there's a tiny paint flaw that makes his hair come up and start flapping in the current (yes, tanks have currents) like Trump's combover on a windy day. Then you'll know it's all over.

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