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Paint

Post by Hermiesguardian » Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:11 pm

I know fumes aren't good for the crabs but what if something has to be painted in the same room? Of course I would use low odor paint. Any advice?
raising son's dog, Dante. Husky/hound.
Raising daughter's hermit crabs, Shelder, Paras and Derek. Added 2 more of my own (of course) Pete and Stryper. Former mommy to 2 guinea pigs and beloved cat, Nissi

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Re: Paint

Post by wodesorel » Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:14 pm

I've painted a few times with the crabs in the room. Low/No VOC paint, lots of ventalation, and seal the tank up with plastic wrap ahead of time.
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Re: Paint

Post by Hermiesguardian » Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:23 pm

wodesorel wrote:I've painted a few times with the crabs in the room. Low/No VOC paint, lots of ventalation, and seal the tank up with plastic wrap ahead of time.
Thanks. How long should it stay sealed? And how tight a seal...airtight?
raising son's dog, Dante. Husky/hound.
Raising daughter's hermit crabs, Shelder, Paras and Derek. Added 2 more of my own (of course) Pete and Stryper. Former mommy to 2 guinea pigs and beloved cat, Nissi

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Re: Paint

Post by wodesorel » Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:51 pm

I just wrapped it best I could before painting, and then did their daily care the following day before putting on a second coat.
Want to see all my crazy pets? @waywardwaifs on Instagram

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