What paint to use?

[deranged chipmunk]

[QUOTE=Tyson;187985 it's basically liquid for forming pond liners[/QUOTE]
i did some research on this stuff, and could not find where it is safe for animal use or for ponds. even the rustoleum website makes no mention of using it for pond repair. i saw pics of swimming pools, but that's a totally different animal.

if you are having problems with the silicone, try titebond iii wood glue. you mix the fiber up in it to make a slurry and then paint it on. downside is it takes a few days to dry before you can apply another coat.

otherwise, you can use acrylic paints like drylok to paint the background. that one has been proven to be safe.