Tank Background

IndyOceans · 03/05/2006, 09:12 AM

Hello,
I am in the process of setting up a new 90RR. I have been out of the hobby for a while. In my previous tanks I have used regular background, but have had the usual problems of salt creep getting between it and the glass. This time I might paint the back? Does this work well? Do you just use normal paint? Flat? and does the glass need any special prep work? thanks for any advice you all can offer.....

giants4pc · 03/05/2006, 09:19 AM

i painted acrylic with black latex rustoleum paint. 3 coats and good...brushed it on.

mr pink floyd · 03/05/2006, 09:23 AM

i painted my background. it was freshwater scene, now its pitch black

toothman · 03/05/2006, 09:31 AM

No doubt, paint the back, its been done since metal frame, slate bottom tanks. Black is nice, blue can look good also. I have used traditionally, oil based paint but can not say about latex.

Larry Waughon · 03/05/2006, 09:39 AM

I also painted mine with black latex rustoleum paint. Brushed it on takes 3 or 4 coats.

00nothing · 03/05/2006, 09:54 AM

krylon fusion spray bombs makes short work of painting tanks and holds up outstandingly, and unlike other spray bombs is very easy to apply doesnt run

Larry Waughon · 03/05/2006, 09:56 AM

I also wiped it down with rubbing alcohol to be sure it was clean.

tangey · 03/05/2006, 09:59 AM

I just put black paper as my background but I am now definitly just going to pain it

joeychitwood · 03/05/2006, 10:19 AM

I rolled on two coats of black oil-based paint. It dries ultra-hard, and there is no problem with salt creep. Check my Gallery for photos of the paint job.

Brad W · 03/05/2006, 02:28 PM

I used black Krylon Fusion, worked well.

SERVO · 03/05/2006, 02:47 PM

You may want to consider purchasing black Coroplast signs material. You can fix it to the back of your tank with velcro. It is AWESOME if you can access your tank from the back. THis way you can see if a fish or invert is hiding or maybe a coral has fallen in the back of your aquascaping. I love it in my inwall

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03/05/2006, 09:12 AM	#1
IndyOceans Premium Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Indianapolis, indiana Posts: 28	Tank Background Hello, I am in the process of setting up a new 90RR. I have been out of the hobby for a while. In my previous tanks I have used regular background, but have had the usual problems of salt creep getting between it and the glass. This time I might paint the back? Does this work well? Do you just use normal paint? Flat? and does the glass need any special prep work? thanks for any advice you all can offer.....

03/05/2006, 09:19 AM	#2
giants4pc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: connecticut Posts: 1,699	i painted acrylic with black latex rustoleum paint. 3 coats and good...brushed it on.

03/05/2006, 09:23 AM	#3
mr pink floyd Moved On Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: west hartford, CT Posts: 3,480	i painted my background. it was freshwater scene, now its pitch black

03/05/2006, 09:31 AM	#4
toothman Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Phila area (Newtown) Posts: 1,572	No doubt, paint the back, its been done since metal frame, slate bottom tanks. Black is nice, blue can look good also. I have used traditionally, oil based paint but can not say about latex.

03/05/2006, 09:39 AM	#5
Larry Waughon Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pingree Grove, IL Posts: 1,872	I also painted mine with black latex rustoleum paint. Brushed it on takes 3 or 4 coats.

03/05/2006, 09:54 AM	#6
00nothing Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: angus, Ontario, Canada Posts: 740	krylon fusion spray bombs makes short work of painting tanks and holds up outstandingly, and unlike other spray bombs is very easy to apply doesnt run

03/05/2006, 09:56 AM	#7
Larry Waughon Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pingree Grove, IL Posts: 1,872	I also wiped it down with rubbing alcohol to be sure it was clean.

03/05/2006, 09:59 AM	#8
tangey Moved On Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pickerington, Ohio Posts: 450	I just put black paper as my background but I am now definitly just going to pain it

03/05/2006, 10:19 AM	#9
joeychitwood Schrödinger's Mod Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,488	I rolled on two coats of black oil-based paint. It dries ultra-hard, and there is no problem with salt creep. Check my Gallery for photos of the paint job.

03/05/2006, 02:28 PM	#10
Brad W Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 89	I used black Krylon Fusion, worked well.

03/05/2006, 02:47 PM	#11
SERVO Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 1,305	You may want to consider purchasing black Coroplast signs material. You can fix it to the back of your tank with velcro. It is AWESOME if you can access your tank from the back. THis way you can see if a fish or invert is hiding or maybe a coral has fallen in the back of your aquascaping. I love it in my inwall http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=574147