What kind of paint

loves saltwater · 03/02/2007, 08:18 PM

I want to paint the back of my tank.What kind of paint does one use for painting glass?

IMAGINEER · 03/02/2007, 08:27 PM

Rustoleum enamel will do fine , brush , spray or roll in on !!

Billy Rocket · 03/02/2007, 09:44 PM

I painted 24 tanks with Rustoleum. No problems, but they are FW tanks. Just roll it on with a small cheap roller.

scottwhitson · 03/02/2007, 10:07 PM

Krylon Fusion spray paint purchased at Walmart. Works GREAT!

acdraindrps · 03/02/2007, 10:17 PM

any kind of paint would be fine if its on the outside, not getting in the tank.

cover the tank beforehand....

zoomfish1 · 03/02/2007, 10:20 PM

If it's going inside the tank, Krylon Fusion is the only reef-safe paint I have heard of.

scottwhitson · 03/02/2007, 10:43 PM

Yeah to add to my post I have PVC painted that is inside my tank and have experienced no ill effects.

loves saltwater · 03/03/2007, 12:28 AM

Thanks very much for everyones input !

PLNelson · 03/03/2007, 01:11 AM

I used krylon fusion.

laserjim · 03/03/2007, 06:10 AM

99 cent Walmart here.

FZ1Rider · 03/03/2007, 09:56 AM

Thanks for the post. I used latex on the back of mine. Takes a lot of coats and peels off easy but it is cool to peel off a 36 x 24 section of latex paint in one pull.

If I redo it I'll use the spray.

Peter

03/02/2007, 08:18 PM	#1
loves saltwater Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Katy,Tx Posts: 945	What kind of paint I want to paint the back of my tank.What kind of paint does one use for painting glass? __________________ Does anyone have the number to Reef Keepers Anonymous! AM- 0 Rite- 0 Rate- 0 Phos- 0 PH- 8.0 SG- 1.026 Cal- 420 KH- 8.0 dKH Alk- 2.51 meg/L Mag- 1350 Temp-78-80 Current Tank Info: 125RR/30 gal DIY sump-fuge/100 lbs of LR/PM Bullet Skimmer/1000GPH Closed loop/T5 4X54 Watt HO

03/02/2007, 08:27 PM	#2
IMAGINEER Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ORLANDO/CHARLOTTE Posts: 190	Rustoleum enamel will do fine , brush , spray or roll in on !! __________________ LORD OF THE EEL !!

03/02/2007, 10:20 PM	#6
zoomfish1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 1,659	If it's going inside the tank, Krylon Fusion is the only reef-safe paint I have heard of. __________________ Zoomfish Current Tank Info: 75g RR, dsb w/90 lbs sand, 150 lb live rock, anemone & LPS tank

03/03/2007, 12:28 AM	#8
loves saltwater Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Katy,Tx Posts: 945	Thanks very much for everyones input ! __________________ Does anyone have the number to Reef Keepers Anonymous! AM- 0 Rite- 0 Rate- 0 Phos- 0 PH- 8.0 SG- 1.026 Cal- 420 KH- 8.0 dKH Alk- 2.51 meg/L Mag- 1350 Temp-78-80 Current Tank Info: 125RR/30 gal DIY sump-fuge/100 lbs of LR/PM Bullet Skimmer/1000GPH Closed loop/T5 4X54 Watt HO

03/03/2007, 06:10 AM	#10
laserjim Another Day In Paradise Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,956	99 cent Walmart here. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 430 gallon, 4 radion gen 3pro, 4 T5 bulbs, 60 inch Life Reef skimmer, Apex gold, 2 Dos dosers, ,80 gallon sump. 2 Cor pumps. 2 Ecotech MP 60 powerheads

03/02/2007, 09:44 PM	#3
Billy Rocket Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 74	I painted 24 tanks with Rustoleum. No problems, but they are FW tanks. Just roll it on with a small cheap roller.

03/02/2007, 10:07 PM	#4
scottwhitson Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 1,395	Krylon Fusion spray paint purchased at Walmart. Works GREAT!

03/02/2007, 10:17 PM	#5
acdraindrps Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: buffalo, ny Posts: 2,275	any kind of paint would be fine if its on the outside, not getting in the tank. cover the tank beforehand....

03/02/2007, 10:43 PM	#7
scottwhitson Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 1,395	Yeah to add to my post I have PVC painted that is inside my tank and have experienced no ill effects.

03/03/2007, 01:11 AM	#9
PLNelson White Trash Astronaut Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bemidji, MN Posts: 115	I used krylon fusion.

03/03/2007, 09:56 AM	#11
FZ1Rider Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alexandria Posts: 210	Thanks for the post. I used latex on the back of mine. Takes a lot of coats and peels off easy but it is cool to peel off a 36 x 24 section of latex paint in one pull. If I redo it I'll use the spray. Peter