Painting the back of tank

[Mixer]

For black painted backgrounds, do you prefer glossy or flat black paint?

 

[mfdrookie516]

Flat

 

[JOMA]

i just used black construction paper instead of painting because i change my mind so much loll, and yeah, definitely flat

 

[Aquatic_Adam]

I taped black construction paper on the back just in case I ever wanted to change my background. So in that case I'd say flat. Plus if you ever wanna take picture of your fish, the glossy might cause fits.

 

[Aquatic_Adam]

i just used black construction paper instead of painting because i change my mind so much loll, and yeah, definitely flat

Should have just quoted you. Haha. I was writing mine when you posted.

 

[JOMA]

Should have just quoted you. Haha. I was writing mine when you posted.

haha ive done that before. np

 

[Mixer]

Thanks for the replies, I was thinking flat anyway. This is really just a QT tank in a spare bedroom, but I still want it to look good.

 

[Fishguy2727]

It doesn't make a difference. The finish is for the paint's surface (with the air) not the side that adheres to the substrate. I work with acrylic on glass as an artist and the different finishes do not make a difference when viewed through the glass.

 

[Mixer]

Thanks that makes sense.

 

[BigJim]

Flat paint generally dries faster.

 

[carey]

Sorry to jump in, but is it reccomended to paint a fully operational tank? I was gonna do it before the water and stuff went in but forgot. Will the fumes hurt my sw tank?

 

[Fishguy2727]

It should not be an issue unless you use a really strong paint. I use the acrylic paint from the craft section in wal-**rt so it is no different than doing crafts in the same room.

 

[carey]

Cool. Thanks. Another project I need to get to. LOL

 

[ChelseaLake]

I used flat. It turned out great!