Paint for back of tank

DavidinGA · 02/07/2013, 10:56 AM

Does it matter what kind of paint you use to paint the glass; or will pretty much anything work?

Is there a better alternative to painting? Like a sheet of black plastic or something? Would that allow salt creep though...

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kimle · 02/07/2013, 11:06 AM

The oil based enamel paint works great and is very durable. Lots of people like the krypton fusion spray paint.

DavidinGA · 02/07/2013, 11:13 AM

Any down side to water based?

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worm5406 · 02/07/2013, 11:29 AM

Splashing or other items where it would get wet... Plus it is kinda humid around that area.

Look at the paper/sheets that you put on the back?

I have heard of some people putting window tinting on it too. It is made to handle any thing that gets it wet.

NH Fish · 02/07/2013, 11:59 AM

I used spray rustoleum satin black. Looks awesome.

Sugar Magnolia · 02/07/2013, 12:11 PM

I used the Krylon Fusion in black. It takes three or four light coats for even coverage. Dry between coats.

Guygettnby · 02/07/2013, 12:16 PM

i personally use vinyal on all of my tank. street grade vinyal works best if you can find it, but regular vinyal works fine. it can be peeled off at a later date if you wanted to take it off but it wont come off unless you want it too. just make sure you install it corectly.

DavidinGA · 02/07/2013, 12:40 PM

I was going to put my tank into a wall inlay with no access to the back once I get it in there so I guess I should paint it with quality paint and make the dreaded decision - blue or black - and like my decision lol.

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DavidinGA · 02/07/2013, 12:41 PM

It's a 210gal tank so it's no easy task to ever change my color :-)

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Guygettnby · 02/07/2013, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidinGA

It's a 210gal tank so it's no easy task to ever change my color :-)

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yet another reason why vinyal is a good choice. if you put on blue and dont like it. then you can simply peel it off and put black on instead. but i guess it would be kinda hard to do that if it is in a wall filled up and not able to be moved lol

02/07/2013, 10:56 AM	#1
DavidinGA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,393	Paint for back of tank Does it matter what kind of paint you use to paint the glass; or will pretty much anything work? Is there a better alternative to painting? Like a sheet of black plastic or something? Would that allow salt creep though... Sent by Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Tapatalk 2 __________________ Giant money pit, but it's a happy pit ;) Current tank: 6ft 210gal SPS, 3~eBay led boxes, 4~80w T5's, sro3000int, RW20's, Reef Angel, reactors, pumps, rocks, sand, yadda yadda yadda...

02/07/2013, 11:13 AM	#3
DavidinGA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,393	Any down side to water based? Sent by Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Tapatalk 2 __________________ Giant money pit, but it's a happy pit ;) Current tank: 6ft 210gal SPS, 3~eBay led boxes, 4~80w T5's, sro3000int, RW20's, Reef Angel, reactors, pumps, rocks, sand, yadda yadda yadda...

02/07/2013, 11:29 AM	#4
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Splashing or other items where it would get wet... Plus it is kinda humid around that area. Look at the paper/sheets that you put on the back? I have heard of some people putting window tinting on it too. It is made to handle any thing that gets it wet. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

02/07/2013, 11:59 AM	#5
NH Fish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 268	I used spray rustoleum satin black. Looks awesome. __________________ Dave 220 gal 125 gal sump 75 gal skimmer tank.

02/07/2013, 12:11 PM	#6
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	I used the Krylon Fusion in black. It takes three or four light coats for even coverage. Dry between coats. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

02/07/2013, 11:06 AM	#2
kimle Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Irvine (Westpark) Posts: 191	The oil based enamel paint works great and is very durable. Lots of people like the krypton fusion spray paint.

02/07/2013, 12:16 PM	#7
Guygettnby Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: FL Posts: 3,050	i personally use vinyal on all of my tank. street grade vinyal works best if you can find it, but regular vinyal works fine. it can be peeled off at a later date if you wanted to take it off but it wont come off unless you want it too. just make sure you install it corectly.

02/07/2013, 12:40 PM	#8
DavidinGA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,393	I was going to put my tank into a wall inlay with no access to the back once I get it in there so I guess I should paint it with quality paint and make the dreaded decision - blue or black - and like my decision lol. Sent by Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Tapatalk 2 __________________ Giant money pit, but it's a happy pit ;) Current tank: 6ft 210gal SPS, 3~eBay led boxes, 4~80w T5's, sro3000int, RW20's, Reef Angel, reactors, pumps, rocks, sand, yadda yadda yadda...

02/07/2013, 12:41 PM	#9
DavidinGA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,393	It's a 210gal tank so it's no easy task to ever change my color :-) Sent by Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Tapatalk 2 __________________ Giant money pit, but it's a happy pit ;) Current tank: 6ft 210gal SPS, 3~eBay led boxes, 4~80w T5's, sro3000int, RW20's, Reef Angel, reactors, pumps, rocks, sand, yadda yadda yadda...