home renovation safe for aquarium

**higgypop** · 07-31-2007, 12:43 PM

I'm in process of renovating my kitchen myself - using low VOC paints etc. I have to remove wallpaper and don't want to use a steamer - apparently it causes the old glues to offgas - so I wanted to know if there were any suggestions on how to do this. I've read about using fabric softener with water (could use Seventh Generation - solvent free with lavendar oil - biodegradable), vinegar with water (very smelly and not very effective) and there are variety of commercial products - but most use solvents that could cause problems. I've read about tank disasters from using solvents etc. that produce fumes - as they become aerated by the airpumps and kill the fish. Tank is too big to move....any ideas?!?!? Thanks Susan

**Futureboy** · 09-08-2007, 07:38 AM

perhaps you could use longer tubing and have the pumps in a differant room?

im not sure you would probably lose pressure but it might help?

**MeganL3985** · 09-08-2007, 03:15 PM

Honestly I dont think you would have any problems removing your old wallpaper with steam. I've never heard of the "offgas" with old glues. My dad used to renovate old houses a long time ago and I also helped him remove wallpaper (with steam) from our old house that was 120 years old. The only thing I would worry about is just getting proper ventilation or putting a fan near your tank to move the air.