Can Anyone confirm if Krylon Fusion is safely submersable?

[FishyFishy!]

Is it true that Krylon Fusion paint is ok even on the inside of aquariums? I've heard lots of stuff stating that it is ok, and not much on the negative side. I would really like to paint my overflow instead of plastering it with acrylic if I can get away with it.

[ScubaSteve]

Is it true that Krylon Fusion paint is ok even on the inside of aquariums? i've heard lots of stuff stating that it is ok, and not much on the negative side. I would really like to paint my overflow instead of plastering it with acrylic if I can get away with it.

I was asking someone else this exact same question yesterday and I'd love to know as well. The only downside to Krylon, if it is reef-safe, is that is can be scratched fairly easy. I've been wondering if there are any reef-safe adhesive-backed black vinyl sheets that could be used for the same purpose.

[shiver905]

Iv used it for extented times with no ill effects

(flat black)

[nlreefguy]

yes. I've done it many times - no ill effects observed.

[FishyFishy!]

Iv used it for extented times with no ill effects

(flat black)

yes. I've done it many times - no ill effects observed.


So both of you have used it inside your tanks?

[viperfish]

Both my standpipes inside my overflow are painted with Krylon Fusion, been that way for over a year and not a problem.

[toytech]

used it inside my tank (on plumbing and some baffles ) and it was fine.

[emerald crab]

I use it on PVC pipes inside the tank.

[shiver905]

So both of you have used it inside your tanks?


Yes inside, I painted a diy overflow black.

[ElGuappo]

thanks for the info... i started a thread looking for paint safe to use on foam for a terrerium and this answers my questions..

[FishyFishy!]

Sweet! Overflow is now black! Thanks guys.

[lastlight]

Pic? Just don't try and scrape it.

[sphelps]

I used it for my return pipes which where submersed, only problem was my urchin could take it off but other than that no problems.

[Myka]

Ya, I have it on a white PVC plug. Urchin has it most of the way scraped off now.

[yellowworld]

Hey Mike let me know if it starts to peel off the glass, I have seen it used on PVC but I know that it bonds well to plastics im not sure about glass and longevity though

Cant wait to see I need to figure out what to do with my Overflow Box

[FishyFishy!]

I've used it many many times on the outside of tanks as a background color, and it was amazing, dosn't chip, peel, flake or anything. Also goes on really easy and dries fast.

I used it on an all-in-one nano tank this time. I have a partitioned section with baffles and return pump etc. It was clear acrylic, so I painted it all black. Only time will tell if it is any good. I can imagine that rocks and stuff will scratch it off easily. But hey, right now it looks killer lol.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c38/bilmaga/IMG-20110828-00173.jpg

[nlreefguy]

yep, in just about every tank I've ever set up.