M morepower16 Feeder Fish MFK Member Aug 23, 2015 14 0 1 54 Sep 17, 2015 #1 I want to paint the PVC that is in the tank and not sure if there is a specific brand to use that is safe for the fish.
I want to paint the PVC that is in the tank and not sure if there is a specific brand to use that is safe for the fish.
xraycer Arapaima MFK Member Sep 5, 2013 5,383 2,572 203 Southern NH USA Sep 17, 2015 #2 Many people, including myself, used/uses Krylon Fusion. Just do a light sanding for prep and give it plenty of time to dry (the longer, the better)
Many people, including myself, used/uses Krylon Fusion. Just do a light sanding for prep and give it plenty of time to dry (the longer, the better)
RD. Gold Tier VIP MFK Member May 9, 2007 13,623 13,966 3,360 66 Northwest Canada Sep 17, 2015 #3 +1 I believe Krylon states states 7 days for maximum cure or hardness of finish, but I have seen people spray intakes etc and add them into their tank within a few hrs. Personally I waited the full 7 days - years later still no issues.
+1 I believe Krylon states states 7 days for maximum cure or hardness of finish, but I have seen people spray intakes etc and add them into their tank within a few hrs. Personally I waited the full 7 days - years later still no issues.
mattyice572 Black Skirt Tetra MFK Member Mar 25, 2015 60 4 13 New Jersey Sep 19, 2015 #4 Ive had good luck with rustoleum acrylic paints, but it may chip away if scrubbed with an algae pad