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Author:  Rita [ Aug 31st, '15, 19:02 ]
Post subject:  Paint for the FT
The fish tank was built with cement blocks, now I want to waterproof it, but the waterproofing material is a bit dark, so after I would like to paint with white so I can see the fish better... I am thinking to paint with the same paint used to paint swimming pools... Does anyone knows if this is good enough for the fish? Or toxic? Does it alter the PH? I know I will have to keep the water there for a while and then empty it.. and then fill in again... but who knows if it's going to be safe?

Looking forward to your comments...

Thanks
Rita
Author:  scotty435 [ Sep 1st, '15, 04:39 ]
Post subject:  Re: Paint for the FT
let's bump this and see if you get any replies the second time through.
Author:  Rita [ Sep 1st, '15, 05:05 ]
Post subject:  Re: Paint for the FT
Thank you,

Well I ended up asking at the store and they said it's ok for the fish. So, I will try and take the risk ;)

Of course anyone can follow in the fb page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aquaponi ... page_panel
Author:  Colum Black-Byron [ Sep 1st, '15, 11:02 ]
Post subject:  Re: Paint for the FT
It's a bit of a waste of money if you're spending more on white. After a few months, it'll all be dark green anyway from bio film.

Just make sure it's a thick paint, too thin and it'll be leaking everywhere.
Author:  Rita [ Sep 2nd, '15, 05:58 ]
Post subject:  Re: Paint for the FT
Few months?? wow... so soon... :P Well anyway, my tank is very dark as is almost all underground... and the waterproofing is grey ... so I wanted to be able to see something,... :P will see :) But thanks.. I will upload pictures sooner or later..

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