What should i use to paint the inside wood?

[swull]

Ok I Put two coats of primer and four coats of a 2 part epoxy paint
onto the steel aquarium stand frame.

Should I epoxy the inside facing of the wood (the part that will be exposed to the sump) that is to be attached? Or will a latex paint work?

Since the wood is going to pe painted will it be alright to use 1/2" particle board for the side panels?

The top and bottom is going to get covered by 1" plywood.

thnx

[texasreefer]

Latex paint would be fine, but particle board is not even worth burning in my opinion. The first time it gets wet it will swell up and fall apart. I would use plywood myself.

[swull]

particle board will swell even when its painted?