How To Make PVC Aquarium Decorations - Ordinary Fish Keeper 

The PVC pipes are. Not sure about the paint tho

​@@EmoPrincxss666I have an idea bro, use glue stick apply on over all Pvc pipe and stick aquarium sands, it will looks cool.

@@rahulcw854 glue sticks aren't aquarium safe, but silicone can be. Thats a good idea but with silicone instead of glue!

+Marlon Cooper~Thank you, for your feedback. I have used my drimmel a few times but found that it was faster with the grinder. However, I didn't think to mention it as an option for those without access to a grinder or those with a fear of power tools. Thanks for the tip.

Lmao

So true

Which paint we have to use please Tell it's use for all

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I know its been several years...but no, no you cant. PVC fumes are toxic. Even in a well ventilated area.

Yes you can. Using hot sand cook it on a stove. Tape one end of the PC pour sand in tape top to seal sand in bend round wooden pegs slowly. Reheat sand when needed

Plumbers heat and bend PVC all the time. I wouldn't suggest a heat gun unless it's on low and you really take your time. One way I've done smaller pipe is hot water. With something this size the best thing would be a PVC heat blanket, but they can be pricey.

@@carayoung710 Thats the most over complicated thing I’ve ever heard

Of course you can ! Use a heat gun, people diy all sorts of very nice things out of pvc.

+LPS FallenStar ~ Good luck and always glad to help.

You can use weights

Pvc doesn't float unless their are air bubbles underneath

Stephanie Crawford if you didn’t put a seal on them the paint would wash off.. this craft paint isn’t waterproof

Did it have any adverse affects on the fish what type paint was it ? Thanks

I read acrylic paints are aquarium safe and that is what is used on decor from the store.

+Dustin Short ~ That's a great idea. I actually, recently, uploaded a video - PVC Aquarium Decorations vol. 2 - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x3b3LL0lKeQ.html - where I used a heat gun to shape the pvc. It was my first project with a heat gun. I like your idea of heating a spot and pushing it outwards from the inside, to shape it. Thanks for your feedback.

Melting pvc emits cyanide gas. Be careful how you approach heating it.

@@jdjohnnydee9672 Myth. Yes, many man-made building materials can produce Hydrogen cyanide but very specific conditions are required, such as that found in a huge fire like the Station Nightclub fire here where i live in RI. Here is some info from a site called FireEngineering DOT com which specifically cited that reference as a case study for the long term effects of Hydrogen cyanide on firefighters. PVC is vinyl and isn't actually even mentioned in this article, although that doesn't mean its not included in the list of potentials. Anyway, in the context of melting and bending PVC with a heat gun, Hydrogen cyanide would not be formed. "Hydrogen cyanide is a by-product of the combustion of materials used in products used in everyday life (insulation, carpets, clothing, and synthetics). The culprit is nitrogen. Nitrogen gas in atmospheric air can contribute (under the right circumstances) to the formation of minute amounts of cyanide during combustion. High temperatures and low-oxygen concentrations favor the formation of cyanide gas. Smoke from the combustion of grass clippings, green wood, tobacco, cotton, paper, wool, silk, weeds, and animal carcasses will likely contain some hydrogen cyanide gas. But the real offender is the combustion of manmade plastic and resins containing nitrogen, especially if the fire is hot and in an enclosed space. Common manmade materials that generate cyanide gas during combustion include nylon, polyurethane, melamine, and acrylonitrile. These materials are ubiquitous in building furnishings, vehicles, foam insulation, carpets, draperies, appliances, many plastics, and articles of clothing."

I too hoped for trimmed branches.

Eman394 that’s what I’m trying to figure out 🙃

​@@chelseypasin8477 , i decided to seal it anyway, there are some aquarium safe spray cans you can look into

I was thinking is the hot glue safe in water with fish ??? 🤔

Super glue (gel) is aquarium safe

Use hair spray

Xakiya Ahmed what? No. This is for an aquarium, even still if not

Use Krylon Fusion spray paint and let it cure for one week. I've never had it chip or flake in my aquariums.

Acrylic is for porous surfaces so I'm really confused at how it doesn't peel off....

@@rubbersoul79 look the video again hon!

+Vinfish F ~ Thank you. Yes. The paint is fish friendly. I use acrylic paint on all my aquarium projects. Which is non-toxic (fish safe), once completely dry.

If you get a silicone sealer and put it over the paint that would probably be safest.

+Youyou Xu ~ I'm glad to help. Thanks for your feedback.

+Swizzle0011~ Thank you. The hot glue is a pain, after some time in the aquarium. I haven't quite figured the solution for that. For now, I just do some touch-ups on the paint and hot glue, every 2-3 months. Only, when I find the solution to that problem, will selling be an option. I do appreciate the idea. Thanks for the feedback.

Ordinary Fish Keeper no problem. Silicone should get the job done btw!

You can also seal it with 2 part clear resin. Once cured, it is completely inert and MUCH stronger than Krylon matte. Apply in thin coats allowing cure time between each. The more coats you apply the longer it will last (going on 2 yrs now with my project). I made a tree using this method - painted the wood with acrylic paint first and then made several coats. Also, for a permanent bond, JB Weld (the type for marine applications) is EXTREMELY strong and safe after it is cured.

Ordinary Fish Keeper Aquarium sealant. The one we carry at PetSmart is Marineland branded but it's available at every pet store and if it can hold your aquarium together for years, it will hold your ornaments. Awesome video! 😁

True. I love the idea. But i would use silicone instead of hot glue.

Its craft paint

Its super cheap apple barrel craft paint, from Walmart. It's water based and will dissolve in water if not sealed. I just noticed you asked this two years ago but I already typed this up, so enjoy.

Plecos like tight spaces a lot of the time. Especially for breeding. A male traps the female inside.....

Do you need special paint or sealer

+Tyrone Dunigan ~ Thank you

That's better because superb glue is safe for fish but hot glue isn't

Thank you, thank you.

Thank you

Thank you.

I now realize i accidentaly muted the whole video...

+Shamika Taylor ~ Yes, I did seal it with a clear coat of Krylon Matte Finish. That said, acrylic paint is non-toxic and would be alright in an aquarium but would probably need touch-ups in a few years. The clear coat prolongs the touch-up phase and, frankly, gives me peace of mind. The parameters of the aquarium will not be affected by the pvc, acrylic paint or the clear coat. I hope this long-winded answer helps you out. Thanks for watching.

Ordinary Fish Keeper , Thank you for your reply! On this awesome DIY, and the fact you actually answered my question, you've got a sub from me. I have everything but the clear coat. I will definitely be starting on this soon!

Shamika Taylor ~ I'm glad I could help. If you stick around, I will have more tutorials soon.

being an acrylic craft paint ...it will wear away and dissolve in the water if it is not sealed. If you put that into your tank unsealed and rubbed it the dry paint will start to rehydrate and come off.

Ordinary Fish Keeper are

No

Boil anything that that goes into your aquarium. Only if it can be though you don’t want to ruin something nice, if it can’t be boiled I just run hot water over it and scrub good with a sponge no soap or anything cause that’s bad for your tank

Yes as long as you let it fully cure

I wish I could be of some kind of help, but I'm not completely sure I know what you're asking. I don't have any experience with geckos. If you check out SolidGoldAquatics, I think you'd find better and more accurate advice for the question you have? Thanks for watching.

This is a link to a recent video by SolidGoldAquatics on some geckos she has ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-div2L_PnFM4.html I hope this helps you out. If it doesn't, at least it will get you headed in the right direction. Good luck.

You can use transparent epoxy as finish layer

@@AquaticGuru yes... Thankyou🥺😊

+Carters models ~ I'm not quite sure what you're asking. Are you wanting to use a model car as decor? If that's the subject at hand, then it shouldn't be a problem, assuming there are no metal pieces. I'm sorry, if I'm missing the question, just let me know and I'll try again. Thanks.

+COOPER'S CICHILDS ~ Thank you

Thank you Dawn Ruhl for your feedback. Dry brush second and third colors? I like that idea. Sorry about the headache. I'm still learning, and feedback will help improve my future videos. Thanks again and good luck on your future projects.

+Ordinary Fish Keeper Thanks for the reply. Just turning down the music, its not bad. I like it, but don't always have the option to play with volume. We are all learning. Learning is good. Bless you, and keep the videos coming!

+Vinfish F ~ Thank you. That's a really good idea. I'll see what I can come up.

+GraspingEagle,Gaming InK,DKsU ~ I use acrylic paint for all my aquarium projects.

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Ordinary Fish Keeper did u use a seal after or is that a seal in its self with that kind?

+shruti gupta ~ A handheld rotary tool or dremel will work, if a handheld grinder isn't available.

Nope. Acrylic paint is non-toxic (fish-safe).

Ordinary Fish Keeper can you put mod podge over the paint or is it toxic

@@ordinaryfishkeeper4903 i don't think it's non toxic

Yes, Biswajit Karmakar, pvc without paint is safe for your aquarium/fish. Whether painted or not, pvc in your aquarium gives your fish hiding places and a better since of protection. Not to mention, less expensive than store bought aquarium caves.

Yes, I used plain plumbing PVC until I saw this video and decided to paint them. That paint better be fish safe, if not I'm gonna be pissed!

Yes. Acrylic paint is non-toxic (fish-safe).

+priya dharshini ~ Acrylic paint is used on all of my aquarium projects. It is non-toxic and fish safe.

+flamepeace ~ I used acrylic paint for this project. Acrylic paint is non-toxic, meaning it's "fish safe". Just make sure the paint is completely dry before putting the finished product in your aquarium. Good luck.

@@ordinaryfishkeeper4903 NON TOXIC DOES NOT MEAN "FISH SAFE"

+melisa eieyn ~ I'm not sure if oil paint is safe for the fish. So, I can't confirm or deny its use. I use acrylic paint on all my aquarium projects. It is non-toxic and fish safe.

+amanda fields ~ Any brand of acrylic paint is non-toxic (fish safe).

Ordinary Fish Keeper thank you

+Antony Gabriel ~ Yes, schedule 40 pvc, will sink. The thicker the pvc is, the better.