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[27goldfish]

Is plumbing glue safe for our aquatic friends? I see it in a lot of diy filters, just wanting to make sure. Thanks

[koikeepr]

can you be specific as to which plumbing glue you're talking about?

[27goldfish]

for pvc.

[koiguy1969]

yes its safe.. if your speaking of pvc glue i dont glue connections that are inside the filter so dismantling for any reason is easier.

[koikeepr]

if you are referring specifically to PVC glue that is in the cans, it is fish safe. I'm not sure if you're talking about some other plumbing glue, however?

[27goldfish]

that is the only plumber glue that I am aware of. Thank you.

[DrDave]

Just make sure you let it cure before putting a fitting in the water. Methyline Chloride is a carcingen and may contaminate the water if not allowed to evaporate (cure) first.

[27goldfish]

Thanks!!! Are there any pics of how to hide the plumbing well as it comes out fo the pond or anything like that? Currently, I am using rubber tubing that is black, so it is not a problem. When I go to pvc, it will be a lot more visible.

[koikeepr]

you can spray it with black spraypaint that's made for plastic. You can buy that at any local hardware store. You can just stack some rocks on it too if it's on the ground.

[DrDave]

I use hyssop to cover the liner and pipes. It grows fast and has a nice violet colored flower.

[koiguy1969]

koikeepr said:

you can spray it with black spraypaint that's made for plastic. You can buy that at any local hardware store. You can just stack some rocks on it too if it's on the ground.

KRYLON FUSIONS works great...its the one that chemically bonds at a molecular level!!