paulthomas
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Yeah, I'd be nervous about it too. But if it's fully cured, I suppose it might be ok. A local reefer told me that she used black Krylon on white PVC. But that was on the outside of her tank.
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Yeah, I'd be nervous about it too. But if it's fully cured, I suppose it might be ok. A local reefer told me that she used black Krylon on white PVC. But that was on the outside of her tank.
Paul, I believe with the Fusion paint it is especially important to apply each coat conservatively. Excessive or heavy coats can jeopordize the paints bond while curing. The paint is meant to withstand harsh weather conditions and so I am hoping the exposure to saltwater will not have an negative effect on the paints integrity.
paulthomas
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Yeah, but it still is paint after all. Do you plan on keeping your back panel free of coralline? If so, there's no need to risk using the paint. Of course it's nice to have that option.
Just my opinion, but the bulkheads will soon be covered in coraline algae any way, along with the back of your tank and will blend in like they aren't even there. I would forgo painting them if you have any doubt at all about its toxicity. I know I've heard of people painting PVC parts with it that reside in the tank, but I think it's a lost cause as fast as this tank is coming together.... if you know what I mean...... You guys are flying. Keep up the great work!
paulthomas
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Plus if you decide to scrape the back one day, you'd probably want to leave the bulkheads alone. You don't want to scrape any of the paint off and into the water column. I'd be concerned about it deteriorating in salt and under UV lighting too.
paulthomas
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Yeah, but you beat me too.
The only thing I might suggest you think about painting would be the back pane of glass that faces your wall. I don't know if you would want to do that or not, obviously your decision. You could use a latex paint, vinyl, or even some black acrylic sheet so that it woul be easy to remove. I just thought I would suggest you think about it now rather than once the tank is full and you can't get back there..... maybe I'm too late anyway.
Hey Wipp, I believe you are referring to the left pane as the back is already painted. If so then yes I am comtemplating something there. I originally was to have that panel painted but chose not to in case the tank is ever moved and positioned somewhere central. I received a few suggestions already ranging from tinting the panel to adding something to the wall like as you said acrylic or even paint. A concern I have right now is the tremendous glare from the fixture I get off the wall above the tank line to the height of the light. I tried placing a black bedsheet there and almost eliminated the glare completely so I am contemplating painting black of adding something to the wall and maybe also on the rear wall just in the areas visible between the tank and light. It is something I will have to address after aquascaping.
Sorry, I must have missed those comments. Do you plan on leaving you light fixture at the hight that it is now, or will you lower it once the livestock is acclimated? I know one of the advantages to T5 is that theydon't produce as much heat as halides, so you can place them closer to the water. Maybe you can just reduce the amount of glare by reducing the distance of the fixture above the tank. I'm not sure what the suggested height is for a lighting fixture like you have.... but I know it's a nice fixture.
Wipp, the light is currently hanging at the manufacturers min. height recommended to be above the water line. I am not too sure what negative results could arise from dropping it closer but will have to think about it maybe. By the way, in the pics with the light above the tank only the actinics are on so you could imagine the light when all 12 t5's are fired up!
paulthomas
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Yeah well, where's the pic of the scape?
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Yeah well, where's the pic of the scape?
No pics as of yet. Finished working on it too late both nights this week. Will get some clean shots once the finishing touches are completed probably sometime this weekend.
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