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Ryap P White
10-16-2004, 01:21 PM
What paint can I use inside my aquarium? Where can I find it?
basicinstinct911
10-18-2004, 06:13 AM
I wouldn't trust any paint. I painted my tank on the outside using engine paint.
Ryap P White
10-18-2004, 06:26 AM
There has got to be something that i can use. What do they paint the tank ornaments with?
chc
10-18-2004, 06:25 PM
Look for epoxy marked as "baby safe" (for painting bath tubs, etc.).
Ryap P White
10-19-2004, 06:46 AM
I checked at home depot and the dude said that he doesnt carry anything he can sell as baby safe. Any ideas on a manufacturer or online distributer?
chc
10-19-2004, 07:38 AM
It would say it on the label. It's not a brand name or in a product name. Go to aquaticecosystems.com. They sell similar stuff.
r6racer75
10-21-2004, 07:55 PM
Krylon is aquarium safe. Plain old spray can Krylon but I have only used flat black to hide filter tubes against a black background. I have about 3 years of professional experience as an aquarist in private business and at SeaWorld so this is backed up with a lot of practice.
varga1
02-19-2005, 11:45 PM
two-part epoxy paint. USDA / FDA approved. avalable at benjamin moore industrial paints
Chewy
02-22-2005, 11:17 PM
Why paint the inside? what are you painting an ornament?
varga1
02-22-2005, 11:50 PM
the inside is painted for plywood tanks

http://www.dudeiknow.com/aquarium/index.html

http://www.garf.org/tank/buildtank.asp
crazyfishlady
02-23-2005, 09:25 AM
If you are using it in a plywood tank, you want something that is not only safe, but will seal in the water. I'd look for the 2 part epoxy, although the Krylon deal is good to know - thanks r6racer.