wood permanently under water

john hamilton · 2010-02-24T14:17:13+00:00

I want to make a tray to contain a thin layer gravel that will lift out of an acquarium.I thought I would use a plastic box lid cut down to size and with square section strips of wood screwed to each of the edges to form a lip to keep the gravel contained.Since the wood will permanently be under water ( that's fresh not salt water) would ordinary pine be alright to use (since this is what I have already), or would I be best getting some kind of hard wood edging to make this tray more durable over the long term? Thanks for advice.

Feb 24, 2010 41 Replies

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Bob La Londe 16 years ago

5052 aluminum. 1/2 by 1/2 by .125 angle is cheap enough. If you want it to be super strong and not as affected by welding use 5086 LOL.

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Father Haskell 16 years ago

Sounds like they pickle it.

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