is food coloring safe for fish?

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Hey guys, I wanna visually see the water flow/circulation in my tank will it be safe to add food coloring in my tank without harming my fishes? Or is there any special kind of dye for that? Thanks
 
Hey guys, I wanna visually see the water flow/circulation in my tank will it be safe to add food coloring in my tank without harming my fishes? Or is there any special kind of dye for that? Thanks
Hmm. Interesting question. I would also like to know the answer to this. Please
 
I would also be worried about the color staining the silicone depending how much is used...
 
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I honestly dont know if it is safe or not???

Personally would like to say yes, but really cannot be sure...
 
RD. RD.

i would think it is safe in low quantities
 
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Back in the 90's there was some Ich treatment that was blue and once you dropped it in, it would turn the water blue(stain the silicon some too). I would have to say yes to some degree but I would advise against going out and buying any over the counter stuff without making sure it is safe for the fish.
 
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