What is this product called here

[Mark Trueman]

Hi

I am looking for some products listed in a scandanavian article but im having trouble finding them here.

The first is called "hobby cement" and an image of it is here

is this called in the uk as my searches for hobby cement and the product name on the pack has proven fruitless.

Im also looking for the pigments to change its colour, seen here

help would be appreciated

Regards

Mark

[The3rd Earl Of Derby]

Perhaps it would be better if you told peeps what you need it for?

[Mark Trueman]

its for doing this

[The3rd Earl Of Derby]

Floor screed cement should suffice but a bit expensive at 10GBP just to mix a small amount.

[Bookworm]

What is this called in the uk as my searches for hobby cement and the

The bag you show is ABS Flooring compound made by Optiroc. It us used as a self smoothing cementitiuos screed for floors. Optiroc do have a presence in the UK but only sell to the trade.

There are many similar products available in the UK but only through specialist builders merchants such as BBM.

your local branch and they will have something in stock that will do the trick.

[Weatherlawyer]

It probably would be but might contain contaminants. There is a contact link on the home page.

With silicones the preservatives in industrial stuf might be enough to kill pet fish but I doubt cement would do as much if it were left long enough to grow algae. But why not try tile cement? The waterproof stuff should do.

[The3rd Earl Of Derby]

Which product? and what home page?

[Bookworm]

Further to my earlier posting. Make sure the product has a DWI (Drinking Water Inspectorate) Approval. It is then safe for potable water and most probably Tropical Fish water.

[Andy Hall]

Whatever you decide to use, it's very important to check on possible chemical leaching into the water. Cichlids and marine species are very sensitive to this as I guess you know.

If you can find the manufacturer web site, you can usually find the material safety data sheet.

[The Natural Philosopher]

Right. Plaster of Paris will do.

You can buy suitable pigments at the same place - an art or craft shop normally.

[Mark Trueman]

Will plaster of paris not dissolve in water after a period of time. I believe this is what those awful food blocks that you put in your tank when you go on holiday are made of, and they are meant to dissolve

[The Natural Philosopher]

Anyway, thats why its all post varnished.