Ohio Reef

Reef Discussion => Water Chemistry => Topic started by: Steve on August 25, 2011, 15:07:58

Title: Painting Apartment/Reef Tanks
Post by: Steve on August 25, 2011, 15:07:58
I am wanting to paint my apartment and was curious if anyone has experience with painting around reef tanks? Any vapor issues from the paint and stuff like that. Any help would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Painting Apartment/Reef Tanks
Post by: slandis3 on August 25, 2011, 16:18:15
I used a low VOC paint when I painted my living room and had no problems afterward.
Title: Re: Painting Apartment/Reef Tanks
Post by: Viggen on August 25, 2011, 21:40:15
Paint isn't what it use to be...... so I would say just throw some extra carbon in there & you will be fine

The old paint sure stunk, especially pool paint.  I remember in the 80's the smell just about knocked me out.... last summer we painted the pool & there was almost no odor.....
Title: Re: Painting Apartment/Reef Tanks
Post by: coral ranch on August 25, 2011, 22:10:43
I would turn off your skimmer and air pump if you have them unless it is getting an outside air source.
Title: Re: Painting Apartment/Reef Tanks
Post by: DarinSchmidt on August 26, 2011, 00:12:47
make sure you have good air flow through your room, like a window fan or something, thats what you should do when painting in a room anyways. Like Coral Ranch said, external air source.