Paint PVC?

[njtiger24 aquariums]

Guys. I just picked up some PVC for a project. Now its not a big deal but I was wondering if I could paint them to make them look nicer? If so what type of paint do I need? Please note that some of the PVC will be sitting in my sump so it needs to be fish/reef safe if I do paint it.

Thanks everyone

 

[dan_k]

Nope can't paint and put in water
But BRS does sell colored PVC that is reef safe check it out

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

Nope can't paint and put in water
But BRS does sell colored PVC that is reef safe check it out

That is what I thought. I already have the pipe but will keep that in mind for next time

 

[horseplay]

It will look purple once it's covered in coraline algae, so it's kind of pointless to paint it.

 

[redfishbluefish]

I painted the PVC that is exposed in my tank.....most above water....and it still looks great...other than some salt creep. I painted it in 2008 with the 98 cent spray paint from HD. That portion in the water is covered with algae or scutz. Here is a corner of it, and note the pipe and elbow are attached to vinyl J-channel that was also painted with that same paint. That J-channel does get slightly wet. I'd just make sure you sand it to give the paint some teeth to grab hold of. This picture was just taken ten minutes ago.

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

thanks guys. it be in my sump so not too concerned about the look was just more wondering

 

[TSM Corals]

I paint pvc for the legs of my egg crate frag racks. Only use Krylon plastic. Never had a problem.