What kind of paint do I use?

kcochran0010 · 07/07/2010, 10:05 PM

I want to paint the back of my fish tank! What kind of paint do I need to use being as my tank is currently set up! Thank you!

MCCOOL · 07/07/2010, 10:23 PM

Krylon fusion worked for me.

shifty51008 · 07/07/2010, 10:27 PM

paint the outside of the tank with a latex based paint, that way if you ever want to change it, it will peel off in big pieces.

kcochran0010 · 07/07/2010, 10:29 PM

Anyone know which one is easier to apply consider the tank is kinda close to the wall and this is gonna be a pain in the A**

shifty51008 · 07/08/2010, 12:35 AM

IMO I think the latex paint with a paint brush will be easiest and safest now that the tank is running. with the fusion paint it will be sprayed on and unless you cover the walls and all around the tank the overspray will be a mess.

rayn · 07/08/2010, 04:48 AM

I just painted mine with a small foam roller.

PSU-Reefer · 07/08/2010, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayn

I just painted mine with a small foam roller.

Small roller, latex paint, and multiple coats worked best for me. The only downside or upside depending your view is that it will peel off easily with water.

Palting · 07/08/2010, 06:27 AM

I used Krylon Fusion psray paint. With little space and the tank running, a roller would be better for you.

chimmike · 07/08/2010, 06:30 AM

why not try static cling window film/tint? Easier to apply and remove

spieg · 07/08/2010, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCCOOL

Krylon fusion worked for me.

Worked for me, too.

kcochran0010 · 07/08/2010, 08:18 AM

Thanks very much for all the input! Mod can delete this now!

Beaun · 07/08/2010, 10:40 AM

I had my tank close to the wall and just bought a piece of plexiglass to fit the back and spray painted that with krylon fusion. It was easier then the sticky backgrounds and looks really nice.

07/07/2010, 10:05 PM	#1
kcochran0010 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 676	What kind of paint do I use? I want to paint the back of my fish tank! What kind of paint do I need to use being as my tank is currently set up! Thank you!

07/08/2010, 04:48 AM	#6
rayn Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pekin, Il Posts: 2,864	I just painted mine with a small foam roller. __________________ Currently changing, stay tuned for new details...

07/08/2010, 06:27 AM	#8
Palting Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	I used Krylon Fusion psray paint. With little space and the tank running, a roller would be better for you. __________________ Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam

07/08/2010, 06:30 AM	#9
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	why not try static cling window film/tint? Easier to apply and remove __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

07/08/2010, 10:40 AM	#12
Beaun It's pronounced Bone Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Hampton, NY Posts: 1,967	I had my tank close to the wall and just bought a piece of plexiglass to fit the back and spray painted that with krylon fusion. It was easier then the sticky backgrounds and looks really nice. __________________ -Tyler "The only legitimate use of a computer is to play games." -Eugene Jarvis Current Tank Info: None

07/07/2010, 10:23 PM	#2
MCCOOL Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,135	Krylon fusion worked for me.

07/07/2010, 10:27 PM	#3
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	paint the outside of the tank with a latex based paint, that way if you ever want to change it, it will peel off in big pieces.

07/07/2010, 10:29 PM	#4
kcochran0010 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 676	Anyone know which one is easier to apply consider the tank is kinda close to the wall and this is gonna be a pain in the A**

07/08/2010, 12:35 AM	#5
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	IMO I think the latex paint with a paint brush will be easiest and safest now that the tank is running. with the fusion paint it will be sprayed on and unless you cover the walls and all around the tank the overspray will be a mess.

07/08/2010, 08:18 AM	#11
kcochran0010 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 676	Thanks very much for all the input! Mod can delete this now!

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