Question about painting back of aquarium?

kmel106 · Jun 29, 2014

I want to paint the back of the aquarium what kind of paint should I use? And won't harm all my fish?
Thanks in advance!

jesuses · Jun 29, 2014

I like krylon spray paint because it sticks good and looks clean. You can use anything though, because it should be applied on the outside.....

lhernandez101 · Jun 29, 2014

jesuses said:

+1

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sonnus · Jun 29, 2014

The aquarium builders use Painters Touch which needs to be rolled on. Either way, the paint will eventually start to peel of.

The vinyl backing is better. You can even use car window tint.

markgutin · Aug 9, 2014

jesuses said:

another +1

Jerry Williams · Aug 9, 2014

Just to see what it will look like,try poster board. Usually 99 for a 2x3' piece that can be easily taped up. I did that and its been that way for a year now. No one has noticed it. I even told a fellow reefer to look at it and they couldn't tell it wasn't painted. Plus,if you tire of the color, just take a few minutes and change it. No harm done.

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swiftism · Aug 9, 2014

Painted back glass recently with plastidip spray cans. Worked well appeareance is textured matte black. The finish can be peeled off and its leaves behind no residue.

Zenkie83 · Aug 23, 2014

swiftism said:

+1. I used the same thing and has worked fine for me

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BillnPS · Sep 1, 2014

Krylon Flat Black spray paint.

Kimle · Sep 1, 2014

I prefer to roll on the paint. No overspray. Use the thin rollers

Mr. Brooks · Sep 11, 2014

I use high gloss latex. Put it on thick. Adding a second coat never worked for me.

RonaldoH · Jan 21, 2015

I used this

Finished product

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megisawesome06 · Jul 10, 2015

Why did you want to paint it?

Just wondering. I'm a noob. And I'm full of questions.

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ItsTheNano · Jul 10, 2015

megisawesome06 said:

for looks. makes the tank look nicer & hides any cables u might have in the back.

megisawesome06 · Jul 10, 2015

I have SO MUCH TO LEARN! I like the poster board idea too! I may do that! Thanks!

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manuel_reefon · Jul 11, 2015

Plastic dip

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mmarro22 · Jul 11, 2015

Doesn't really matter what paint you use, it goes on the outside

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tudes · Jul 12, 2015

I've done this several times with several brands, all work well so long as the back is cleaned. I couldn't decide between dark blue and black (read a lot of opinions on the forum) so I went with a combo of both. Black on bottom but more and more blue as you get to the top. I'm happy with it.

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