is there an aquarium safe paint for INSIDE the tank?

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  1. SteelerMike

    SteelerMike Feather Duster

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    I wanted to paint a piece of pvc that I want to make a diy spraybar out of but I'm not sure there is a paint out there that will not leach anything into the water once it is dry. Anyone know of any? TIA
     
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  2. juniorx

    juniorx Astrea Snail

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  3. Servillius

    Servillius Montipora Digitata

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    I've used krylon on interior components long term with no harmful effects noted.
     
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  4. Blue Falcon

    Blue Falcon Fire Goby

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    +1 krylon fusion. Alot of people use this to paint Styrofoam backgrounds too.
     
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  5. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    They have black PVC I used that.
     
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  6. juniorx

    juniorx Astrea Snail

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    I meant to add in my other post that I've personally used Krylon on PVC in the tank, I let it cure for a couple of days first though, just to make sure.
     
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  7. zoo 4 life

    zoo 4 life Coral Banded Shrimp

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    You could also clear coat it with epoxy after you paint it. Once it cures it will then be reef safe.
     
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  8. SteelerMike

    SteelerMike Feather Duster

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    perfect! Thanks guys! I have used Krylon Fusion on the bcak of my tank, but wasn't sure about using it on the inside
     
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