Pain fumes?

[nurjrk]

I'm getting ready to paint the wall that my fish tank sits against, should I worry about the paint fumes? Something tells me that I should. If so, If I open the windows and put a fan on, would that take care of the problem?
Thanks,
Jeff

[cpl40475]

ventilation is the main key while painting. But to be on the safe side id open windows and wrap the tank up in a blanket covering it top to bottom. Ya dont want any paint to drop into the tank. BTW its awfully cold in the buckeye to be painting lol

[nurjrk]

Very cold, 28 deg. right now, flurried all day but just a dusting on the ground. Like to get the painting done before Christmas so I might have to brave the cold for a little while.
thanks,
Jeff

[Hormigaquatica]

Originally posted by nurjrk
Very cold, 28 deg. right now, flurried all day but just a dusting on the ground. Like to get the painting done before Christmas so I might have to brave the cold for a little while.
thanks,
Jeff

Ha- Ill finish up painting my kitchen tonight, which is right between my 2 big tanks. This 28 degree stuff is B^!!$(*t, but Id rather have my windows open and be cold for a couple hours than worry about my tanks (and birds) being exposed to paint fumes. Ive done a lot of painting around my tanks, and as long as there is decent ventilation you shouldnt have any problems.

[mcrist]

Depends on the skimmer you are using and whether or not you have an open top tank. I panted my daughters room last week an my skimmer went nuts. If you are not using carbon add some and keep an eye on your skimmer.

[SCR]

Originally posted by mcrist
Depends on the skimmer you are using and whether or not you have an open top tank. I panted my daughters room last week an my skimmer went nuts. If you are not using carbon add some and keep an eye on your skimmer.

I agree with the above post to turn off your skimmer. Mine when crazy for a day after painting.

[nurjrk]

Thanks all, I might wait till it warms up a little.