Want Me A Buddha Statue

[lgarvey]

Hi,

I've been dying to get a buddha statue to put in my tank. Originally I was going to put one in my lake malawi mbuna tank, but feel that it's a mis match as their so rowdy and aggressive it conflicts with the buddhist stance on non agression and non violence. Maybe I should put a plastic machine gun in there, instead?

However, I'm now setting up a 90L planted tank and it will be relatively peaceful. But, i can't find a buddha statue in the LFS or online specifically for fish tanks. So what can I use? I assume anything bronze or wood is a no no. The most common statues are resin -- would this be OK, or could it have some kind of coating that leaches chemicals into the water?

I have seen lots of betta tanks and other planted tanks that feature a buddha statue, so I know it's possible. =)

L

 

[ChilliPepper]

Resin is OK as far as I know as they use it for making most aquarium ornaments. I don't know if the 'vinegar test' would work in this scenario.

 

[lgarvey]

Resin is OK as far as I know as they use it for making most aquarium ornaments. I don't know if the 'vinegar test' would work in this scenario.

I read that somewhere else on the forum too. OK, i'll keep on the look out for a resin statue! =0

Cheers.

L

 

[Schmill]

Black Resin Buddha

 

[nosoup4you]

Google Shopping UK

 

[lgarvey]

Close. I want this kind of buddha: -

http/uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LubYMbtL23E

Kind of a stone effect about say 6-8" high. Not a fat buddha, but a thin, contemplative buddha =)

Thanks for looking!

L

 

[nosoup4you]

Petco carries this one...it's 9 inches tall.

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[lgarvey]

Ahh, I finally found one at the local market. It's an indian buddha, not a tibeten buddha, but it'll do nicely: -


http/www.lyndongarvey.co.uk/buddha2.jpg


Unfortunately I'm going to have to empty the tank to put in a decent substrate, before planting the plants. Job for this weekend I think. =(

If anyone knows what plants are used to make a carpet of grass effect (micro swords?) let me know!


L

 

[Schmill]

I know nowt about plants, but Java Moss springs to mind, I believe it is VERY keen to grow everywhere as a carpet! (You will need to 'tame' it though and keep it trimmed, just like an ordinary lawn).
I was very tempted by it, but personally I think I am going to avoid it as I don't want a plant that will just take over the tank. It depends what you want / need I guess!