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05/01/2007, 11:14 AM
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non toxic paint
Im looking for a save paint that do not kill my fishes and corals in the aquarium. I want to paint a dead sea fan that I found but I do not know if there is a paint save for aquariums. Do anyone know about a save paint for aquariums?
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05/01/2007, 11:19 AM
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any paint store should have "Marine Paint", allow it to cure and youre safe!
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05/01/2007, 11:21 AM
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What do you mean with "allow it to cure"?
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05/01/2007, 11:43 AM
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it will need time to cure/dry. fallow the directions on the container.
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05/01/2007, 02:35 PM
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thanks JDM
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05/01/2007, 03:25 PM
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youre welcome, be patient and good luck!
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05/01/2007, 06:59 PM
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Marine paint is not automaticly fish safe...
I would use potable water safe paint, 2 part epoxy paint. Krylon Fusion is reef safe
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05/01/2007, 08:31 PM
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what do you feed your snails? just courious.
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05/02/2007, 05:35 AM
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Thanks for your advice icefire
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05/02/2007, 12:03 PM
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hi y'all! i just spoke to Krylon (800-828-4548) and the engineer i spoke with said:
"NO, Krylon Fusion is not safe inside a saltwater tank, it will leach chemicals into the water system. Marine Paint, the same as used in a swimming pool would be my suggestion". thank y'all, have a great day!!!  JDM...
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05/02/2007, 04:18 PM
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Im confuse now, wich paint would be safe for my 29gal. tank? I have invertabrates, corals and fishes.
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05/03/2007, 07:16 AM
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Marine Paint, if its inside the tank.
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05/03/2007, 11:03 AM
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Yes, is to paint a dead sea fan to put it inside the tank
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05/03/2007, 12:09 PM
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Myself, as well as many other, have used Krylon Fusion to paint things that are now in our aquariums. It sounds like Marine Paint is another option.
As for the engineers response, why would Marine Paint not leech chemicals back into the water? Everything leaches chemicals, especially plastics and rubbers. So that would include, skimmers, PVC plumbing, powerheads, power cords, eggcrate, etc . . . Personally, I wouldn't paint a dead sea fan and put it into my tank, especially if you have living corals, but to each his own. Good luck, Luis.
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05/03/2007, 07:03 PM
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Thanks Josh. But before puting the dead sea fan I am going to put it in hot water to kill everything and then put it in the tank.
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