Scotch tape safe?

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  1. mulder32

    mulder32 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Is scotch tape safe to use in an aquarium? Any kind of tape? I have some black background material I want to tape on the outside of an internal overflow box.
     
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  2. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    I wouldn't think tape would hold for long under water. Is it acrylic? I've heard krylon fusion (spray paint) works great, and once dry it is aquarium safe. Wouldn't take long to take the overflow out of service and get it done, then back up again.
     
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  3. mulder32

    mulder32 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    It is glass. I may actually use a magnetic powerhead to keep it in place. Otherwise I'll try the tape and see how long it holds.
     
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    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Agreed, the tape won't hold under water. You can, however, use super glue.
     
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    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    If you can get the area dry then you could use silicone which is pretty easy to remove off of glass.
     
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    mulder32 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    This is ultimately what I will probably do as I have some silicone left over.
     
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  7. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    your best bet would be krylon fusion spray paint. only thing bad about it is bigger snails/urchins will eat through it.
     
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