Is this OK to use as a hiding spot?

[LArifleMAN]

I probably should have asked first before asking what paint is safe, but I already have about a foot long section of this in my tank and my fish seem to like it. Mine is about a 4" diameter though. I still have about 4' of it left and I wanted to construct another hide out of it.
It's made out of polypropylene.

 

[Pharaoh]

Should be OK

 

[blue phantom]

safe enough but look's like hell, don't do it!!!! just my opinion.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

safe but i won't use it either

 

[chefjamesscott]

cover it with substrate and should be fine and dandy

 

[bbortko]

cover it with substrate and should be fine and dandy

probably best bet for asthetics

 

[Gill Blue]

that stuff can sometimes have sharp edges. no biggie if it's small fish, but if they grow big enough they can scrape themselves trying to fit in where they no longer can. give the edges a little sanding if they're sharp.

 

[mshill90]

You can use the PL black Roofing adhesive... smear it over the piping, and apply substrate IF you are worried about it blending in.

Let the piece sit at least 48 hours before adding into tank.

I've done this with pvc, and I've used the PL to seal fish tank things all the time.

 

[sheajared]

safe enough but look's like hell, don't do it!!!! just my opinion.

+1

 

[importracer]

Try PVC piping.....Unless you are burying the tube undert the gravel, do not do it...That flex tubing is really ugly...............