Wouldn't applying some kind of sealer not cause poisonous fumes? (double negative there...) There are stores around here that have steel frames to hold the tanks and even those have to be replaced!! OUCH G. Kadar ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@majordomo.pobox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@majordomo.pobox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!