Shrinky-Dink

Insane Reefer · #1 01/18/2007, 12:12 PM

Can anyone see any reason that Shrinky-Dink plastic couldn't be used in the reef aquarium?

Shrinky-Dink comes in black now, and at one point in the process, you can "mold" or "shape" it - make it 3 dimensional.

I'm thinking hanging brackets, and guards and enclosures...

96p993 · #2 01/18/2007, 12:25 PM

My only concern would be what chemical reaction happens when heated...Once cooled has the gases (if any at all) left the piece?

Insane Reefer · #3 01/18/2007, 12:38 PM

That was sort of my concern too. We bend PVC and acrylic with heat (and plenty of venhilation, lol), and it seems to be fine in the tank - you'd think that the released gases would be just that - released. Maybe a soak for a few days in salt water before using would be advisable?

Anyone else have thoughts?