tinytawnykitten Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 While I am away next week someone is coming to paint my living room ceiling. It will need to be scraped, sanded, plastered, primed and then two coats of oil-based paint. My fish tank is in the living room. It has glass lids and a wooden hood, but should I take special precautions? Will the fumes from the enamel effect the fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Oh! I thought you were going to paint your fish! :lol: :lol: I have painted a room without moving the fishtank and they were all ok. Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Me too but I think it was water based paint. Cover the top of the tank with a blanket or something and make sure the room is well ventilated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Me too but I think it was water based paint. Cover the top of the tank with a blanket or something and make sure the room is well ventilated. yes with sanding there will be dust and fumes from oil based paint in the air so if your running an air pump get some longer hose and put the pump in another room or covered outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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