Rusting Inside

[pat]

Hi,

I have just set up my fresh water tank. Inside the cover/canopy, there are some iron fixtures. Is is because the air bubbles from the pump raise and burst, so, that part of canopy is always wet, and make the iron fixtures rust. The worst thing is the water will then drop back into the tank.

I would like to know can I paint the iron fixtures?

Thank you in advance.
Pat

[mrs fishpatrick]

I don't know is this a very stupid idea, if it is please correct me, but would you maybe put some aquarium safe silicone over your iron fixtures??

[Northernguy]

That may work.Sand the rust and paint it.you may need a primer first.Fusion paint is good for aquarium decorations, I do not know if it will stick to metal.
Its a small project but aquariums are for those of us who like to tinker!