Canister intake tubing

[cterzich]

Sorry, not tubing! I didn't mean to add that. I'm somewhat new, so I don't know the correct term. Here is an example of what I'm talking about. http://www.bigalsonline.com/StoreCa...594?&query=Intake&queryType=0&hits=12&offset=

Where Can I buy one, I have a Rena XP3 and I don't like the green one that comes with it. Where can I buy a black or a clear black tinted one. I've been looking, but all I can find is green or something that cost $20.

Thanks,
Charles

 

[abrahamavelar]

have u tried ebay or your lfs

 

[cterzich]

Ya, I tired those place, but I'm trying to keep the price around 10 bucks. Maybe my idea of what the item cost is wrong.

 

[CaptainAhab]

Paint it

 

[cterzich]

Paint it

With what paint? What paint would be safe.

 

[CaptainAhab]

I've painted PVC piping in my tank with Krylon Fusion

 

[cterzich]

I've painted PVC piping in my tank with Krylon Fusion

I just bought some some paint, so I hope it goes well. To make sure, its nontoxic to the fish?

 

[CaptainAhab]

The Krylon Fusion hasn't caused me any issues. Haven't lost a fish in long long time

 

[cterzich]

The Krylon Fusion hasn't caused me any issues. Haven't lost a fish in long long time

Thanks, I just got the Krylon fusion for plastic. I hope that works.

Kind of worried with the fresh water salt thought.

 

[abrahamavelar]

Kind of worried with the fresh water salt thought.

how come???

 

[exodon king]

you will want to wipe the parts youre painting with acetone before painting. this will help reduce bubbling and chipping common with submerged paint.
and dont forget to let all the painted pieces cure (not dry) thoroughly before reinstalling.

 

[CaptainAhab]

Some of my painted PVC is in my SW tank

 

[cterzich]

Some of my painted PVC is in my SW tank

Whats me feel alot better! thanks!

 

[cterzich]

you will want to wipe the parts youre painting with acetone before painting. this will help reduce bubbling and chipping common with submerged paint.
and dont forget to let all the painted pieces cure (not dry) thoroughly before reinstalling.

How long 5 hours?

 

[exodon king]

24 minimum.
I usually don't re install for closer to 48 usually.

 

[cterzich]

I didn't like the idea of spray paint in my tank, so I just bought a new one. It was 10 bucks, so its no big deal. Almost the same cost of the spray.

 

[exodon king]

the paint is completely safe after curing. But since you were only replacing one small piece, its probably easier to just buy the piece . if you have a few things you need done, painting works great. A single 5 dollar can of krylon fusion painted all the pluming inside and out on 3 tanks. Not bad for a $5, 48hour investment.

 

[cterzich]

Yes, I agree, but I much rather have the things outside my tank painted. I don't know why, but it just worries me.

 

[CaptainAhab]

and the circle is complete

 

[cterzich]

I do want to thank everyone for their help although