Best paint for... - Aquarium Advice

mrcrazypants05 · 01-01-2006, 01:58 PM

What is the best type of paint for painting the back of an aquarium. I bought a used 65 gallon with a few little scratches and I was thinking about painting the back of this tank a sort of darker blue... not really the light blue you see on most aquariums. So, any names of paints or whatever you can give me I'll pick some up... Also how much you think I should get for how many coats i need. The glass is 36"x21"

Toirtis · 01-01-2006, 07:39 PM

Just a good brushable/rollable acrylic works dandy....and one, at most two coats are all that is needed.

mrcrazypants05 · 01-02-2006, 02:17 AM

Hmm i don't think they sell that at wal-mart, but I will look around. thanks toirtis. Anyone know where I can find some at a good price?

Toirtis · 01-02-2006, 02:47 AM

Most paint or craft shops should carry it.

mrcrazypants05 · 01-03-2006, 01:37 AM

Would an acrylic latex base paint work? Wal-mart sells Kilz thats acrylic latex. That way I could have them tint it whatever color I would want, AND I would get a discount. lol If not I guess I'll be calling around hobby stores tomorrow anyway.

Toirtis · 01-03-2006, 01:46 AM

Probably....just make sure that it is water-resistant when dry, adheres to glass, and is low-fume.

mrcrazypants05 · 01-03-2006, 01:52 AM

Hmm. Nope didn't say anywhere on it that it would adhere to glass. I believe it did say it was water-resistant and im pretty sure it's low fume.

Toirtis · 01-03-2006, 01:55 AM

It likely will....most latex acrylics do......what colour are you going for?

mrcrazypants05 · 01-03-2006, 02:03 AM

Well the paint brand is Kilz. The color I'm going for would be between blue and black. Probably a dark blue. Pretty close to black though.

Toirtis · 01-03-2006, 02:36 AM

Sounds good....and remember you want a semi-gloss to gloss finish for best results.

Be sure to post some pics of the results....really dark blue should look very nice.

01-01-2006, 01:58 PM	#1
mrcrazypants05 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 458 Images: 7	Best paint for... What is the best type of paint for painting the back of an aquarium. I bought a used 65 gallon with a few little scratches and I was thinking about painting the back of this tank a sort of darker blue... not really the light blue you see on most aquariums. So, any names of paints or whatever you can give me I'll pick some up... Also how much you think I should get for how many coats i need. The glass is 36"x21" __________________ 125gallon - 3 Giant Danios - 1 7" Jack Dempsey - 1 5½" Green Terror - 1 9" Lutino Oscar 65RR - SW - 30g Sump w/fuge - 40lbs MI LR 30lbs Base - 4-5"Sand Bed - 2 false black perculas, 1 six line wrasse, 1 peppermint shrimp, 6 zebra hermits, 6 blue leg hermits, 6 nassarius snails, 6 astrea snails

01-01-2006, 07:39 PM	#2
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	Just a good brushable/rollable acrylic works dandy....and one, at most two coats are all that is needed. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

01-02-2006, 02:17 AM	#3
mrcrazypants05 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 458 Images: 7	Hmm i don't think they sell that at wal-mart, but I will look around. thanks toirtis. Anyone know where I can find some at a good price? __________________ 125gallon - 3 Giant Danios - 1 7" Jack Dempsey - 1 5½" Green Terror - 1 9" Lutino Oscar 65RR - SW - 30g Sump w/fuge - 40lbs MI LR 30lbs Base - 4-5"Sand Bed - 2 false black perculas, 1 six line wrasse, 1 peppermint shrimp, 6 zebra hermits, 6 blue leg hermits, 6 nassarius snails, 6 astrea snails

01-02-2006, 02:47 AM	#4
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	Most paint or craft shops should carry it. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

01-03-2006, 01:37 AM	#5
mrcrazypants05 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 458 Images: 7	Would an acrylic latex base paint work? Wal-mart sells Kilz thats acrylic latex. That way I could have them tint it whatever color I would want, AND I would get a discount. lol If not I guess I'll be calling around hobby stores tomorrow anyway. __________________ 125gallon - 3 Giant Danios - 1 7" Jack Dempsey - 1 5½" Green Terror - 1 9" Lutino Oscar 65RR - SW - 30g Sump w/fuge - 40lbs MI LR 30lbs Base - 4-5"Sand Bed - 2 false black perculas, 1 six line wrasse, 1 peppermint shrimp, 6 zebra hermits, 6 blue leg hermits, 6 nassarius snails, 6 astrea snails

01-03-2006, 01:46 AM	#6
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	Probably....just make sure that it is water-resistant when dry, adheres to glass, and is low-fume. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

01-03-2006, 01:52 AM	#7
mrcrazypants05 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 458 Images: 7	Hmm. Nope didn't say anywhere on it that it would adhere to glass. I believe it did say it was water-resistant and im pretty sure it's low fume. __________________ 125gallon - 3 Giant Danios - 1 7" Jack Dempsey - 1 5½" Green Terror - 1 9" Lutino Oscar 65RR - SW - 30g Sump w/fuge - 40lbs MI LR 30lbs Base - 4-5"Sand Bed - 2 false black perculas, 1 six line wrasse, 1 peppermint shrimp, 6 zebra hermits, 6 blue leg hermits, 6 nassarius snails, 6 astrea snails

01-03-2006, 01:55 AM	#8
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	It likely will....most latex acrylics do......what colour are you going for? __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

01-03-2006, 02:03 AM	#9
mrcrazypants05 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 458 Images: 7	Well the paint brand is Kilz. The color I'm going for would be between blue and black. Probably a dark blue. Pretty close to black though. __________________ 125gallon - 3 Giant Danios - 1 7" Jack Dempsey - 1 5½" Green Terror - 1 9" Lutino Oscar 65RR - SW - 30g Sump w/fuge - 40lbs MI LR 30lbs Base - 4-5"Sand Bed - 2 false black perculas, 1 six line wrasse, 1 peppermint shrimp, 6 zebra hermits, 6 blue leg hermits, 6 nassarius snails, 6 astrea snails

01-03-2006, 02:36 AM	#10
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	Sounds good....and remember you want a semi-gloss to gloss finish for best results. Be sure to post some pics of the results....really dark blue should look very nice. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

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