Tank Background
 

Hi,

I'm in the process of setting up a new 75 gal system (to replace my old 75 gal system - incorporating lessons learned).

Seems that most people use paint for the background on the back glass. I've ordered a marine modular overflow and was just wondering when you paint the back glass do you leave a little paint off where the bulkheads are used to attach the overflow? Or, no paint at all behind the overflow (since it's black and I intend to use a black background)? Or, I'm just being anal, don't worry about it?

Thanks,
John

I have a black, internal overflow with two bulkheads coming out of the rear of the back glass. Before I painted the glass black, I temporarily installed the bulkheads and wrapped them with painters tape. Then I sprayed several coats on the back.

Turned out great. You want a really good seal between the bulkhead and the glass. I didn't want any paint under the bulkhead. Good luck.

And... you're not anal at all. I think about this stuff all the time!

Thanks, zeebies.

Never thought about installing the bulkheads before painting (DUH).

Welcome.

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