Re: Paint

"Dave S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I've had my aquarium set up now for about 6 months. I now notice that the
> plastic logs are now losing their 'natural' colouring, it seems as if the
> fish are somehow wearing it away. When I spoke to my LFS about this I was
> told that this is quite normal!
> I would like to re-paint them. Firstly has anyone else experienced this
> problem, and secondly can anyone recommend the type of paint/colouring
that
> I should use to refurbish them?
>
> Thanks - Dave


I would highy recommend against any kind of painting of items that will be
inside the tank. No matter what kind of paint you use, there will always be
the danger that some component of the paint is not inert, and will poison
your fish, or a rasper, like Pl*cos, would gnaw some off. I would either
replace the plastic logs, or better, spend a little more and buy bogwood,
which *is* real, and therefore *looks* real, in addition to helping buffer
your PH, provide a good base for plants, and give raspers something to
nibble on.

billy