spray paint question

[D&KSac]

hey all i need to do some plumbing upgrades and i was curious what kind of spray paint is reefsafe to use on the pvc? I know theres a few kinds availible i also want to build a fuge and plumb it in dont really know anyone in the hobby in rl so any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[juaninsac]

You want to paint the outside of the PVC? Will it be in contact with the water?

Krylon Fusion brand spraypaint will work on plastics and glass. I have heard (emphasis on never tried it myself) that this paint is safe in saltwater if you let it cure for a while and then rinse it in saltwater for a while.

Aquaticecosystems.com carries a couple different colors of paint made specifically for use in saltwater. I think it's made by Sweetwater.

 

[kdblove_99]

I have always used Krylon fusion and never had an issue

 

[D&KSac]

It's safe to use inside the tank? It's for the pvc on my return line in the water.

 

[kdblove_99]

yes, i used it for pvc in the tank and i had hook on back overflows and always painted the part that goes in the tank with this paint

 

[D&KSac]

ok thanks. went to Lowe's they didnt sell it so i next is home depot. Love that place!

 

[kdblove_99]

Kmart sells it

 

[Doahh]

WalMart sells it

 

[bored4long]

I just picked up a can of it at Walmart today. I think it was $4.50.

 

[D&KSac]

Thanks thats good to know, ill be picking up a can later today.

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

FYI, I would rough up the PVC a bit with sandpaper. I used it (Krylon fusion) and didn't have a problem with it but my snails were able to scrape some of it off. No bit deal through because soon it was covered by coralline. The other option is to use primer to rough it up and it would darken it some also.