what kind of spray paint is safe to use inside the tank?
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Let it cure and it'll be fine. The only issue I can foresee is that when algae grows on the paint it'll be hard to scrape off without removing the paint210gPetrochromis Macrognatus Green 'Nsumbu
125g Mdoka White Lip
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Originally posted by danielp View PostWhy would you want to add something to your tank that is a know hazardous substance?
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I'm an Environmental Science Professional by trade with hazardous substances experience. Paint is heavily regulated as a hazardous substance. It make absolutley no sense to me why you would want to add something toxic to your tank. Read the fine print on the back of the can or a MSDS sheet and see what it says about the toxics contained in the product and what the human exposure effect is.
I'm just trying to keep someone from what i know to be a very bad mistake.
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I understand, and since I'm by no means an environmental science professional, I'm really not in any position to put up an educated argument. All I can say is I've seen countless people use it with no problems, including myself, but only when the paint is fully cured
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Man, I have seen some hardheaded people on this site but this takes the cake!! I to am not a environmental science specialist. But I am smart enough to listen to one that have 30 year in the aquarium hobby. Ask again WHY paint the inside of ur tank???300 W/C Burundi
210 W/C Moba/ Cyrtocara Moorii
210 F1 Moba
180 W/C Mpimbwe
180 F1 Burundi
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Originally posted by mikeb144 View PostMan, I have seen some hardheaded people on this site but this takes the cake!! I to am not a environmental science specialist. But I am smart enough to listen to one that have 30 year in the aquarium hobby. Ask again WHY paint the inside of ur tank???
"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."
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My comment was not directed at any one person. I am sure many have used paint on the inside of their tanks with no ill effect. But, before you do you might want to research the effects of long term exposure of the paint to water. These paint being talked about are NOT formulated for long trem exposure to water.
I do not think using paint on the inside of a tank is a good idea. This is just my opinion.
We all know that there are many differnt ways to do things.
I hope my first comment did not offend anyone. It was off the cuff and not thought out. I still do not agree with painting the inside of tanks for formentioned reasons. Again this is just M/O300 W/C Burundi
210 W/C Moba/ Cyrtocara Moorii
210 F1 Moba
180 W/C Mpimbwe
180 F1 Burundi
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I agree. The sharing of info is what this hobby is (should) be about. If one person can benefit from the many, many mistakes I have made then thats great.300 W/C Burundi
210 W/C Moba/ Cyrtocara Moorii
210 F1 Moba
180 W/C Mpimbwe
180 F1 Burundi
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