Can you paint pvc?

[mistergerardob]

Is any way that I can paint the pvc that is inside of my aquarium?, I would like to paint it black?

[bertoni]

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A marine grade of waterproof paint would be safe to apply, although I don't know how well it would stick. Some people have used Rit dye, although I'd be afraid of leaching. A wood tank builder should be able to help with picking a paint.

It'll get covered with coralline over time, which might look okay to you.

[kiowascout]

Krylon Fusion spray paint. works good. make sure you follow the directions on the can and let it cure.

I did this and there are many others on this board who have as well without ill effects on the tank or its inhabitants.

[kau_cinta_ku]

krylon fusion is reef safe paint but make sure it is the fusion type. also like Bertoni said it will get covered with coraline alage over time.

[Konadog]

One of the easiest ways to color your PVC black is to use a sharpie marker, let it dry and drop it in.

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[newreefman31]

i have used the rustoleum paint and it worked fine. The downside is it only lasted 7 months. Kyroln fusion is still going a year plus

[ledford1]

There is a vendor in Ohio... and I apologize I can't think of the name at the moment... who sells black PVC fittings. If I went through my records, I might be able to find an invoice from them. I actually heard about them from anothr guy here on RC.

I ordered some pieces about 2 years ago. My background is black, so I also wanted to have black returns, instead of the normal white which would stick out like a sore thumb. They said that many pieces don't yet come in black, but they expected the variety to increase over time. They got me some black 45- and 90-degree elbows to make my returns, and they look great.

It's not as much help as I wish I could give, but black PVC does exist.

[Opiy]

savko.com sells black pipes and fittings don't know if thats the company you were talking about.

[mistergerardob]

I like the idea of buy black pvc better than painting thank you

[ledford1]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6891027#post6891027 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by opiy
savko.com sells black pipes and fittings don't know if thats the company you were talking about.
Yeah, that's it. Thanks. ;)

Like I said earlier though, not everything comes in black. They have parts to create a return though.

Good luck.