Tank safe Paint ???

[Gixxerryder]

Hey guys , was wondering if there is a reef tank safe paint i cant use to "pretty up" some in tank plumbing . White on a blue backround just doesnt look very nice even if it does screem DIY !!

Thanks for any advice

Phil


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20XT
Eclipse 1 hood
retro 2 x 36 wat PC ( 1 actinic 1-10k )
45 lbs live rock (assorted but mostly figi )
5 muchrooms and spreading
2 clusters of polyps and spreading
3 damsels and one clown

10 Gal Live rock Sump filter
Mag 7 return
13 watt PC off hours lighting

Soon to be DIY Protein skimmer

 

[Anonymous]

Hi! If I recollect correctly, I think it was GScheimer who said that he's actually used plain old Krylon to paint PVC and whatnot.

 

[Gixxerryder]

I somhow get this leering suspision that im going to end up killing all my fish and coral with this project that should make them more healthy lol

irony ? i like to call it consistant luck.

Thanks

 

[Mac1]

I wanted the back of my tank painted black, and used Rustoleum brand. It worked rather well. For _in_ the tank application, I would try and get an epoxy paint from your Local boating supply store. I used this stuff on the inside of the hood I built for my 90 gallon. Most excellent stuff. Will attach to almost anything, but it's an epoxy paint, so it has a setup and cure time, before you can re-coat, finish, etc. It's available in clear, and you add colorants to it to tint to taste. I used some from "West Systems", and got some really good help from the manufacturer. They had a website and good tech support email people (guy was actually a chemist there who answered).

- Mac

 

[Gixxerryder]

Cool thanks , i just used rustoleum as well to paint the back of my tank , worked great

 

[wstubbs]

It's a little to late but I like to use contact paper on the back of the tank because you can allways remove it.

 

[mfitchett]

The back of my new tank is blue acrylic (not painted, blue colored plastic). i would like it black and plan to use the krylon noted in vaious posts. will I be able to clean the back of my tank without scaping the paint off?

 

[schro]

If your concern is the colour of your PVC fittings in your tank, paint may not be the best approach.
Do a Google for "clear pvc schedule 40"

Probably safer than paint.