paint for background

[pattibird1]

This question has probably been asked many many times, so here is goes again. What kind of paint do I need to use to paint the back of my new 30gal. Eclipse tank and where do I but it?

Thanks Pat

 

[pattibird1]

***** sorry had a typo in there
where do I buy it?

 

[nahtanoj]

an oil based paint, i got mine at home depot, note you paint the outside not the inside of the tank.

 

[Bergovoy]

I used RUSTOLEUM, flat black paint. It came in a half pint container for less then five bucks.

I also used a 'weenie' roller, or 'cigar' roller. They look like thier names.

The paint is oil based, but with that roller, I did not need to mask off anything, just rolled all the way to and over the trim on the back side.

It took three coats, but it dried, within a half hour each coat, the directions said something different, but I just went ahead, and in hour and half was done.

The paint will last long time, and actually will come off with a sharp razor blade, should you change your mind in the future...

When I was done, I just through away the roller, and did not have to clean anything up...

Bill

 

[epicfish]

Krylon Fusion spray paint.

 

[L.A.-Lawman]

the krylon fusion works great....

 

[Bergovoy]

spray paints work okay, but you need to mask off and keep drips and runs in check.

the weenie roller and fast dry paint will be quick and easy.. I didnt even use a drop cloth for the ground, and I have plenty of them, just not needed..

 

[pookstreet]

I used a vinyl backing on my 300 that goes on like window tint. Better than paint IMO and can be taken off later if needed. I can't remember the name but it's made by Blue Life and got it at a LFS.

 

[Bergovoy]

is the back of your tank, (pook), drilled?

I was thinking aboutdoing that, but was not sure about bulkheads and tint, or having gaps around the bulkhead. although, I am sure it could be trimmed real tight

I wanted the option of redoing it different color. then realized i would never be able to get back there again anyways..