Painting background?

[HUNTER1]

How do you paint a background on an existing tank that safe for the inhabitants? and what type of paint? thanks

[MiracleFish]

Ive never painted a tank before, I use some type of wallpaper that has a simple black background. But normally people who are painting tanks before they are set up use some type of acrylic aerosol paint that isn't necessarily "Reef Safe" as it doesn't have to be, its on the out side. With an established tank wanting to be painted, I actually still say it doesn't matter as long as you cover the top of the tank and tape it close so no aerosol can get inside the tank. You could also brush it on, not much of a difference there. Could actually be more safe too!

[thegrun]

Roll on a water based paint.

[HUNTER1]

Water based paint it is, thanks

[DomC]

I used Krylon Fusion and painted on exterior of glass.

[Ant1matt3r]

I used Rustoleum Sail Blue, and painted the back of the glass.

[Dmorty217]

I just spray painted the back glass of my 220g black, didn't use anything special since the water won't touch the the paint

[drew2007]

I used Krylon Fusion and painted on exterior of glass.

+1 I used this also. Flat black. Worked perfectly.

[HUNTER1]

Sounds good, shouldn't have any problem it's only 40g tank.

[silleb]

Flat black with a brush.

[GrimReefer555]

I painted the back of my 135, and it came out beautifully. I used krylon fusion as well, and used four to five thin coats to avoid drippage. Quick piece of advice, tape carefully. If you get the adhesive from the tape on a part of the glass you intend to paint, the paint won't stick right in that spot. Then you find yourself putting extra paint to make it stick, then possible drips... GL!

[djp2313]

+1 I used this also. Flat black. Worked perfectly.

+2 on Krylon Fusion

Went on quickly and has held up well.

[Unome]

When painting the outside back of your tanks, did anyone rough up the glass a little with some sandpaper so the paint would stick better?

[tanzer16]

+3. Krylon Fusion ....flat black.


No roughing up of glass was needed. Paint sticks very well to glossy surfaces such as glass and is very durable. Just be sure to mask off areas you don't want overspray on (don't forget to mask off any drilled holes so you don't get overspray on inside of tank)......and apply several thin coats. It dries very quickly.

[Speeddemon7]

Acrylic/glass paint from any craft store is what I used. Worked like a charm :)

[Emmanuel.dam]

What's the benefits of painting it? Sorry to bump in on your topic


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[PAnanoguy]

"What's the benefits of painting it? Sorry to bump in on your topic "

just for looks, so you dont see the wall and/or cords through the back.

[NTP66]

FWIW, I used black poster board from AC Moore to line the back of my 90g, and it looks great - especially for $2 in material. Just throwing that out there as an option, because it's the easiest to modify/replace if you grow tired of the colored background look.

[Silvergryphon]

Which would be better, painting before drilling holes, or after?