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TJM · 07-31-2010, 03:43 PM

Both of my filter intakes as well as the heater are covered in algae and camouflage into the plant/rock background. I don't clean algae off anything except the front glass, however it's an mbuna tank so they appreciate it.

qwerty · 08-07-2010, 08:03 PM

Krylon Fushion spraypaint is aquarium-safe once dried.

Many people have used it on their aquarium equipment for freshwater, saltwater, and reefs. Also works for painting the back of tanks.

The important thing is that you have to let the paint dry 100% for it to be aquarium safe.

The other problem is SOME people have found that the paint peels or flakes off their equipment too easily, even once dried, so do a test before putting it in the aquarium...

Google it if you're interested.

waj8 · 08-08-2010, 07:04 AM

I cover my tubes with black electrical tape and the aquarium has a black background.

07-31-2010, 03:43 PM	#21
TJM Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Port Hope Posts: 24 Feedback Score: (0) View Member Photos	Both of my filter intakes as well as the heater are covered in algae and camouflage into the plant/rock background. I don't clean algae off anything except the front glass, however it's an mbuna tank so they appreciate it. __________________ 55g\|XP2\|AC70 Labs, Cobalts, Kenyi

08-08-2010, 07:04 AM	#23
waj8 Up-and-comer Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 55 Feedback Score: (0) View Member Photos	I cover my tubes with black electrical tape and the aquarium has a black background. __________________ Wayne http://planted.mnsi.net/Index.htm

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08-07-2010, 08:03 PM	#22
qwerty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 170 Feedback Score: (0) View Member Photos	Krylon Fushion spraypaint is aquarium-safe once dried. Many people have used it on their aquarium equipment for freshwater, saltwater, and reefs. Also works for painting the back of tanks. The important thing is that you have to let the paint dry 100% for it to be aquarium safe. The other problem is SOME people have found that the paint peels or flakes off their equipment too easily, even once dried, so do a test before putting it in the aquarium... Google it if you're interested.