painting tank?

spiceycat · 09/28/2012, 01:26 AM

What is the reason(s) for painting the rear glass panel that some people do?

mike_cmu04 · 09/28/2012, 05:25 AM

I painted mine so you cant see the wall, lightswitch or any cords that run behind the tank. Also there is more contrast between the black glass and corals.

j1wood · 09/28/2012, 05:42 AM

I painted mine because I got tired of water getting in between the glass and the backgrounds I used to tape on. It used to look horrible with the streaks and the dried salt marks. I am very happy that I painted my tank even though I was pretty apprehensive.

All6Fish · 09/28/2012, 05:48 AM

We have both Redseamax tanks and they come with a black back already.....I agree they add contrast...

Soggytoes · 09/28/2012, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiceycat

What is the reason(s) for painting the rear glass panel that some people do?

Personal preference. I think those stick on displays look sloppy and end up getting crap between them and the glass.

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sponger0 · 09/28/2012, 06:56 AM

So you cant see whats behind the tank. Any cords, plumbing and so on.

And yes the stick on backings suck.

lg7228 · 09/28/2012, 08:32 AM

I didnt want to go with the all black or all blue paint. I ended up cutting out a stencil...

I used black, aqua blue and navy blue for the final.....

brchapm · 09/28/2012, 11:39 AM

I think you have Aiptasia in your background....(just kidding!) Nice idea!

lg7228 · 09/28/2012, 02:04 PM

The funny part is that I am actually dealing with an Aiptasia outbreak.

spiceycat · 09/28/2012, 03:51 PM

Heah thanks for the responses! Much appreciated...@lg7228 that's a great idea and looks really cool!

Wild Rose · 09/28/2012, 04:34 PM

I plan to paint the back of mine when I get it Michelle....
I was thinking of black background with green plants painted in first.
But I like the stencil idea...

That looks great lg7228!

simpp88 · 09/28/2012, 08:53 PM

Yep, just personal preference/aesthetics. Funny thing is, soon coraline algae will just cover the back soon unless you really keep up on keeping it scraped off.

09/28/2012, 01:26 AM	#1
spiceycat Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hamden,CT. Posts: 154	painting tank? What is the reason(s) for painting the rear glass panel that some people do?

09/28/2012, 05:25 AM	#2
mike_cmu04 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shepherd, Mi Posts: 2,348	I painted mine so you cant see the wall, lightswitch or any cords that run behind the tank. Also there is more contrast between the black glass and corals. __________________ 92 Gallon corner tank, 2-radion gen 2 led lights, 2 mp40's Current Tank Info: 92 Gallon Corner Tank

09/28/2012, 05:42 AM	#3
j1wood Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kenilworth, NJ Posts: 15	I painted mine because I got tired of water getting in between the glass and the backgrounds I used to tape on. It used to look horrible with the streaks and the dried salt marks. I am very happy that I painted my tank even though I was pretty apprehensive.

09/28/2012, 05:48 AM	#4
All6Fish Moved On Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Meriden, Ct Posts: 532	We have both Redseamax tanks and they come with a black back already.....I agree they add contrast...

09/28/2012, 06:56 AM	#6
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	So you cant see whats behind the tank. Any cords, plumbing and so on. And yes the stick on backings suck.

09/28/2012, 08:32 AM	#7
lg7228 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 83	I didnt want to go with the all black or all blue paint. I ended up cutting out a stencil... I used black, aqua blue and navy blue for the final.....

09/28/2012, 11:39 AM	#8
brchapm Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 50	I think you have Aiptasia in your background....(just kidding!) Nice idea!

09/28/2012, 02:04 PM	#9
lg7228 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 83	The funny part is that I am actually dealing with an Aiptasia outbreak.

09/28/2012, 03:51 PM	#10
spiceycat Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hamden,CT. Posts: 154	Heah thanks for the responses! Much appreciated...@lg7228 that's a great idea and looks really cool!

09/28/2012, 04:34 PM	#11
Wild Rose Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1	I plan to paint the back of mine when I get it Michelle.... I was thinking of black background with green plants painted in first. But I like the stencil idea... That looks great lg7228!

09/28/2012, 08:53 PM	#12
simpp88 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 184	Yep, just personal preference/aesthetics. Funny thing is, soon coraline algae will just cover the back soon unless you really keep up on keeping it scraped off.