Painting pvc that eneters the tank

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  1. Phil5613

    Phil5613 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I am getting conflicting opinions on this is it ok or not? I have done it in the past with good results. If it is bad why? I am using Krylon fusion like I did for the tank background ( painted on the back of the tank not in it) if its fully cured why would it be bad?
     
    Phil5613, Feb 27, 2006
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  2. Covey

    Covey Scooter Blennie

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    Krylon Fusion is tank safe once it cures even under water.
     
    Covey, Feb 27, 2006
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  3. jonathan

    jonathan Aiptasia Anemone

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    i wouldn't trust anything painted to enter my tank, but that's just me. another solution would be to use black pvc...try this link.
    http://www.savko.com/
     
    jonathan, Mar 4, 2006
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  4. Aquayne

    Aquayne Plankton

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    I have had inverts grow on pvc painted with Vinyl spray paint from the automotive parts store and Krylon Fusion. It is important to "break the shine" of the PVC. I use PVC cleaner. Just rub it all over the pipe, let dry then paint with the spray. Allow it to dry for at least a week. I put mine in a vent of my house so that it has constant air flow. Only after there is NO smell do I then use in my tanks.

    Wayne
    Aquayne
    Logan,WV USA
     
    Aquayne, Mar 7, 2006
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