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Yeah I would recommend a nice wood stain, and then a sealant that is water resistant. I stained my tank myself and loved the way it looked. But after only a few weeks, I kept dripping water on the front ledge and now I have a few water stains that seem like they'll only get worse. To be safe, I would keep the windows open when drying ( assuming it's not freezing where you live). You should be fine, just as long as you don't spill any into the tank. HTH!