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that Fish Guy
03/25/2013, 01:56 PM
I want to set up a Frag Tank.

I am looking to Paint the Bottom and the Back of the Tank Black.

Do you guys have any recommendations on what type of paint I should use or what brand would be best?

Should I use Glossy or Flat Black Paint for the best look?

reefermad619
03/25/2013, 02:11 PM
I like flat black. The glass will make it look shinny anyway. I use rustoleum flat black for plastics. You can also use limo window tint from any auto store.

infamous_6969
03/25/2013, 02:21 PM
I use satin blue latex.. it is nice because if I choose to change the paint it peels off nicely..

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Sugar Magnolia
03/25/2013, 02:31 PM
Krylon Fusion spray paint. Several light coats, allowing for dry time between coats.

heatdissipation
03/25/2013, 02:44 PM
+1 on the latex, blue or black it comes off easy if you ever change your mind. Well easier than spray paint that is.

dano1
03/26/2013, 03:46 AM
used krylon fusion also.

uny2bld
03/26/2013, 04:31 AM
krylon fusion spray paint. Several light coats, allowing for dry time between coats.

+1

Phinnay
03/26/2013, 06:18 AM
Rustoleum in a can with a foam brush. Goes on really smooth and peels off easily if you ever want to change it

HillbillyYoda
04/07/2013, 05:44 PM
I use satin blue latex.. it is nice because if I choose to change the paint it peels off nicely..

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Where did you purchase the latex paint? Lowe's? Home Depot?
I need to paint the back of my 33gal. 48x12x12 It sits on my kitchen counter and gets indirect outside light.

GroktheCube
04/07/2013, 05:49 PM
I used flat black water based acrylic paint. Seems to have stuck on well.

Baldguy
04/07/2013, 06:07 PM
I used flat black latex enamel from Lowes. Half pint covered the back of my 120g with a little left over. Smell wasn't bad at all.

Bigcefa
04/07/2013, 06:42 PM
I just used plast-dip on my new tank, takes like 4 coats but will peel off easy if needed

HillbillyYoda
04/09/2013, 11:08 AM
I went to Lowe's and got the Rustoleum flat black latex.

richib86
04/09/2013, 11:31 AM
i just used plast-dip on my new tank, takes like 4 coats but will peel off easy if needed

+1

HermitTheCrab
04/09/2013, 11:37 AM
used krylon fusion also.

Me 2.

RFLKPTR
04/09/2013, 11:54 AM
I've used Krylon Fusion Flat Black. Also, my wife had a can of blackboard spraypaint laying around... I used that too. Just don't tell her! :blown:

PrangeWay
04/09/2013, 01:00 PM
Latex. Black for Back, White for Bottom.

If you want it off a putty knife and a bit of time and your tank is paintless.


PW