Tank paint? - Aquarium Advice

SCFatz · 09-07-2007, 12:05 PM

Hi guys!!

Its been a while since I've posted and all is well with the fishes.All the tanks in my sig are still up and doing great thanks to these great forums.

BUT...now I gotta move em.All of em.Not very far,but from one house to another.Any useful tips would be great although I think I know how to handle it ok.The SW tank obviously poses the largest problem for a host of reasons.

that said...I like to paint the back of the 90 and the 29 while I have the chance.

What type of paint do I need to buy?How much?And is there any prep ,besides cleaning,before application?

greenfish · 09-07-2007, 12:39 PM

I seal off the top real well to keep anything from getting inside. Then I mask off the trim and other sides leaving only the glass that I want painted exposed. I then clean the glass thoroughly. I used ordinary non-glossy spray paint. Lots of light coats instead of trying to cover quickly. it may look a little splotchy on the back but once you put the tank light on it looks great from the inside. I have one tank that is blue background and one that is black. I prefer the black one I think but both look nice. I would guess maybe 1 can for the 29 and 1-2 for the 90. Sorry my biggest tank is a 55 so I am not sure about the 90. It has also been a while since I painted the 55 and I don't remember but I think it only took 1 can. I painted the back of my 25 recently and it took less than 1 can. Hope this helps!

src · 09-07-2007, 11:03 PM

I just painted a 55 this week. Used Krylon Medium Blue, and it took less than 1 can to get good coverage. Unfortunately, my clumsy helper scraped a big patch off the back as we were putting the tank back in place, so I have to fix it this weekend.

SparKy697 · 09-07-2007, 11:31 PM

You can use just about any kind of paint. I have tanks that have been painted with regular latex like you would use on a wall in your home. I brushed it on, it normally takes two coats. With brushing you do not have to worry about over spray.

09-07-2007, 12:05 PM	#1
SCFatz Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 814	Tank paint? Hi guys!! Its been a while since I've posted and all is well with the fishes.All the tanks in my sig are still up and doing great thanks to these great forums. BUT...now I gotta move em.All of em.Not very far,but from one house to another.Any useful tips would be great although I think I know how to handle it ok.The SW tank obviously poses the largest problem for a host of reasons. that said...I like to paint the back of the 90 and the 29 while I have the chance. What type of paint do I need to buy?How much?And is there any prep ,besides cleaning,before application? __________________ Fatz 90g SW FOWLR 50g tall fw planted at .6wpg 29g fw planted at 1.2 wpg 10g fw planted at 3 wpg cf

09-07-2007, 12:39 PM	#2
greenfish Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Livermore, California USA Posts: 533	I seal off the top real well to keep anything from getting inside. Then I mask off the trim and other sides leaving only the glass that I want painted exposed. I then clean the glass thoroughly. I used ordinary non-glossy spray paint. Lots of light coats instead of trying to cover quickly. it may look a little splotchy on the back but once you put the tank light on it looks great from the inside. I have one tank that is blue background and one that is black. I prefer the black one I think but both look nice. I would guess maybe 1 can for the 29 and 1-2 for the 90. Sorry my biggest tank is a 55 so I am not sure about the 90. It has also been a while since I painted the 55 and I don't remember but I think it only took 1 can. I painted the back of my 25 recently and it took less than 1 can. Hope this helps! __________________

09-07-2007, 11:31 PM	#4
SparKy697 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,241 Images: 3	You can use just about any kind of paint. I have tanks that have been painted with regular latex like you would use on a wall in your home. I brushed it on, it normally takes two coats. With brushing you do not have to worry about over spray. __________________ -Joe Click "My Info" for tank information. My 55g Tank Log Read About The Nitrogen Cycle Read About The Fishless Cycle

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09-07-2007, 11:03 PM	#3
src Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 476	I just painted a 55 this week. Used Krylon Medium Blue, and it took less than 1 can to get good coverage. Unfortunately, my clumsy helper scraped a big patch off the back as we were putting the tank back in place, so I have to fix it this weekend.