[Wet Thumb Forum]-Is CPVC primer and cement safe in the aquarium?

[Brucifer]

I have an idea for something in my tank that requires pipes. I know the vapors for the CPVC primer and cement do damage, but do the dried purple and orange chemicals pose any hazard (or than looking ridiculous in a tank)?

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20 gal; 50/50 Flourite/Tahitian Moon sand; AH Supply 1x55 W kit in custom canopy; pressurized CO2 w/ Mini Vortex reactor; Fluval 204 w/ FilterMax III prefilter; Pro Heat II

[Brucifer]

I have an idea for something in my tank that requires pipes. I know the vapors for the CPVC primer and cement do damage, but do the dried purple and orange chemicals pose any hazard (or than looking ridiculous in a tank)?

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20 gal; 50/50 Flourite/Tahitian Moon sand; AH Supply 1x55 W kit in custom canopy; pressurized CO2 w/ Mini Vortex reactor; Fluval 204 w/ FilterMax III prefilter; Pro Heat II

[Moe]

I would say its fine when its dry, its used on drinking water lines.

Moe

[imported_Fred]

Just let it cure for a day or so before using. Once cured you should not notice an odor.

Fred

[captain]

You can buy the primer and cement as separate products. Some of them are clear and won't leave the purple or orange color, you just have to look around the plumbing isle. It takes a few days for the bulk of the fumes to dissipate.

-Steve
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[imported_aspen]

rinse thoroughly before use. i have used it in only a couple of hours after gluing, but, as long as that toxic smell is inside the pipes, it will hurt your fish. however, people use this stuff for fry tanks etc, once set and cleaned.

rick

[JamesHoftiezer]

Ditto to the above.

Get the clear cement and primer. Then let it dry for 24hrs before getting it wet.

You can also paint PVC if you need to for appearance sake. Just coat the pipe witht he primer, then paint with a good waterproof paint.

James Hoftiezer

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[Brucifer]

Ok, I'll look for clear instead.

James, do you have any recommendation for waterproof paint? For instance, which brand and type of paint exactly?

Thanks.

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20 gal; 50/50 Flourite/Tahitian Moon sand; AH Supply 1x55 W kit in custom canopy; pressurized CO2 w/ Mini Vortex reactor; Fluval 204 w/ FilterMax III prefilter; Pro Heat II

[JamesHoftiezer]

I used restoleum outdoor paint. Primer then gloss. I just cheked and the product line is called 'Painter's Choice'. The primer was ready in no time, but the gloss took 24 hours to dry and cure.

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[Jon Mulzer]

Would there be any problem with using matte finish paint? I wouldn't think so but it never hurts to ask before fish start floating belly up.

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