Re: NANFA-- Painting

EELReprah-in-aol.com
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 15:47:20 EDT

In a message dated 6/10/04 1:42:35 PM, bestfish-in-alaweb.com writes:

<< I guess that would depend on what kind of paint you plan to use. Latex
is probably okay, but I'd leave the windows open. >>

If you can smell anything the fish will be affected. Latex paint is not just
water but many organic solvents as well. Cover the tanks with Saran wrap and
take the air pump outside to another room and leave the windows wide open and
have a fan blowing air out of the room.

Lee Harper, retired paint chemist
Media, PA
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