So I'm putting together a cabinet to store my saltwater mixing station and the rest of my dry aquarium supplies, and since it'll be going near the tank, I'd also like to incorporate a worktop for various aquarium tasks into it (fragging/acclimating corals, testing the water, etc.). I'd originally planned to simply have a painted 1/2" thick plywood slab to serve as the countertop, but functionally I don't know that that'll hold up best long-term to regular saltwater exposure, and aesthetically I'm not sure that it's the best look. I've also thought about using a butcher block countertop, but I have the same concerns about saltwater exposure and potential warping/expansion. It'd be getting hit with regular drips and splashes from the top, and on the bottom there would be potential humidity and evaporation from the water containers.
Am I overthinking the wood options, or are there any other relatively easy-to-install counters that would hold up to the intended use?
The dimensions of the countertop would be roughly 20.5" x 40", and I'm looking to spend less than $200 for the counter.
Am I overthinking the wood options, or are there any other relatively easy-to-install counters that would hold up to the intended use?
The dimensions of the countertop would be roughly 20.5" x 40", and I'm looking to spend less than $200 for the counter.
