Is food coloring reef safe?

Johnny C · 07/27/2009, 08:47 PM

I bought a couple tubes of the Aquamend Epoxy from HD to mount frags. I don't have a problem with the way it works, but against a purple rock, the white epoxy really stands out. Would adding a tiny drop of food coloring into the epoxy (while mixing it) cause any harm to my aquarium? Thanks!

OwenInAZ · 07/27/2009, 09:05 PM

*Probably* won't hurt, since it's food safe. But if you're concerned, the aquamend will be purple in a couple weeks so the point will be moot then.

eros · 07/28/2009, 03:20 AM

I agree, it will grow coraline very fast so don't worry about it.

rando45 · 07/28/2009, 08:23 AM

i would not chance it

07/27/2009, 08:47 PM	#1
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	Is food coloring reef safe? I bought a couple tubes of the Aquamend Epoxy from HD to mount frags. I don't have a problem with the way it works, but against a purple rock, the white epoxy really stands out. Would adding a tiny drop of food coloring into the epoxy (while mixing it) cause any harm to my aquarium? Thanks! __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

07/27/2009, 09:05 PM	#2
OwenInAZ Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,409	Probably won't hurt, since it's food safe. But if you're concerned, the aquamend will be purple in a couple weeks so the point will be moot then. __________________ Owen Professional Bacteria Geek "Ree... cy... cling?" "One day it's a bowl full of cherries, one night I'm suckin' on lemons and spittin' out the seeds" Current Tank Info: 90 gallon tall reef

07/28/2009, 03:20 AM	#3
eros Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 878	I agree, it will grow coraline very fast so don't worry about it.

07/28/2009, 08:23 AM	#4
rando45 Moved On Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sea level Posts: 199	i would not chance it