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Hello again folks. I'm building a canopy at the moment for a new tank. My previous experience with canopies was that they get wet inside from condensation. OK, that makes sense. What can I use to coat the wood inside that isn't likely to leach out and drip into the tank from said condensation??? No glass between the canopy and tank. Can I use a clear polyeurethane or paint?? If I don't protect the wood with something it's going to rot from the moisture. I know I could use glass to keep the canopy dry/drier, but prefer not to if it isn't necessary. I'm sure lots of you folks have done this, suggestions?!:)

I would use a white paint first, then a couple of coats of polyurethane or epoxy based clear on top. Obviously, if you are using reflectors on the lights (or don't have any lights), you can skip making it white.

Epoxy would definitely be a two-component.

Also whatch out for PU based clear that contains fungicides or such - you do not want that...

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Mats