Paint

[Dave S]

I've had my aquarium set up now for about 6 months. I now notice that the
plastic logs are now losing their 'natural' colouring, it seems as if the
fish are somehow wearing it away. When I spoke to my LFS about this I was
told that this is quite normal!
I would like to re-paint them. Firstly has anyone else experienced this
problem, and secondly can anyone recommend the type of paint/colouring that
I should use to refurbish them?

Thanks - Dave

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[Dinky]

"Dave S" > wrote in message
...
> I've had my aquarium set up now for about 6 months. I now notice that the
> plastic logs are now losing their 'natural' colouring, it seems as if the
> fish are somehow wearing it away. When I spoke to my LFS about this I was
> told that this is quite normal!
> I would like to re-paint them. Firstly has anyone else experienced this
> problem, and secondly can anyone recommend the type of paint/colouring
that
> I should use to refurbish them?
>
> Thanks - Dave


I would highy recommend against any kind of painting of items that will be
inside the tank. No matter what kind of paint you use, there will always be
the danger that some component of the paint is not inert, and will poison
your fish, or a rasper, like Pl*cos, would gnaw some off. I would either
replace the plastic logs, or better, spend a little more and buy bogwood,
which *is* real, and therefore *looks* real, in addition to helping buffer
your PH, provide a good base for plants, and give raspers something to
nibble on.

billy

[Jim Morcombe]

As far as I know, the only paint you can use is Epoxy Paint.

Epoxy Paint comes with a "Part A" and "Part B". You mix the two together
and then you have 3 hours in which to use it.

When you buy it, make sure you specify that you want some that is suitable
for storing drinking water. Once you say this, the paint is covered by
standards that ensure their is nothing toxic in it like the anti-fungal
stuff they put in the swimming pool Epoxy paints.

Make sure you also buy some Epoxy solvent as well, as this paint does not
come off with turps or with water. Hence the Epoxy solvent is the only way
to clean your hands and your brushes.

You may also find it easier to use if you water it down with a bit of the
solvent as the stuff straight out of the can can sometimes be pretty viscous
and you almost need a trowel to paste it on. However, this varies from
brand to brand.

Jim


Dave S > wrote in message
...
> I've had my aquarium set up now for about 6 months. I now notice that the
> plastic logs are now losing their 'natural' colouring, it seems as if the
> fish are somehow wearing it away. When I spoke to my LFS about this I was
> told that this is quite normal!
> I would like to re-paint them. Firstly has anyone else experienced this
> problem, and secondly can anyone recommend the type of paint/colouring
that
> I should use to refurbish them?
>
> Thanks - Dave
>
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> www.aegis.uk.com
>
>