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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

let's bump this and see if you get any replies the second time through.

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

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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.

Few months?? wow... so soon... 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,... will see But thanks.. I will upload pictures sooner or later..

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