Wood rot on inside of tank stand??

[tigershark]

I am almost ready to setup my tank. I have a 60 GAL and I am going to have a sump under the stand. I was thinking that over time, the water evaporation from the sump might eventually start to rot the inside of my tank stand. I painted the outside and coated it with some acryilic spray so I think that part should be ok. Do you think the inside might be a problem down the road or can you recommend something I can use to protect the inside from water damage?

 

[melbournefl]

I painted the inside of my stand with Kilz brand primer, good for reducing mold and mildew, and then a coat of gloss enamel paint. I also made sure that there was good ventilation through the stand.
Just a thought,
Paul

 

[slick]

I have never heard of anyones stand rotting out. Anyone ever had this happen or know anyone who has?

 

[melbournefl]

Nope slick I never have but then again, I'm just making sure that I'm not going to be the "poster child" for "rotting reef stands of america" LOL
later,
Paul

 

[gregzbobo]

I've splashed all sorts of saltwater inside the bottom of my stand, the woods swells a bit but thats it. When it drys it probably leaves salt crystals in the wood fibers, and mold and mildew most likely can't live in that.

 

[tigershark]

Thanks for the responses. It doesnt seem like a big deal so I'll probably just leave it

 

[slick]

Sounds good to me.

 

[benj420]

Wooden boats use something called "Marine Sealer". It works for them.