Nov 7, 2014 #1 The boring name Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Jan 5, 2013 Messages 826 Location charlotte NC What kind of paint should I use to paint the back of my tank black? How many cans? Prefer it to be bought from walmart. Thanks!
What kind of paint should I use to paint the back of my tank black? How many cans? Prefer it to be bought from walmart. Thanks!
Nov 7, 2014 #2 elephantnose Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Apr 18, 2014 Messages 1,657 Location Florida I bought plexi dip for my tank. It was a 55g and I used a single can. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
I bought plexi dip for my tank. It was a 55g and I used a single can. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
Nov 7, 2014 #3 OP OP The boring name Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Jan 5, 2013 Messages 826 Location charlotte NC Plexi dip? How much a can? How many did it take? Thanks do the fast reply.
Nov 7, 2014 #4 elephantnose Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Apr 18, 2014 Messages 1,657 Location Florida I used a single can. It was like $6. You can pretty much use any spray paint. I just liked the fact that I could peel it off if I wanted. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
I used a single can. It was like $6. You can pretty much use any spray paint. I just liked the fact that I could peel it off if I wanted. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
Nov 7, 2014 #5 OP OP The boring name Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Jan 5, 2013 Messages 826 Location charlotte NC Oh that's cool. Thanks! Is it the tank that is in your profile pic?
Nov 7, 2014 #6 elephantnose Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Apr 18, 2014 Messages 1,657 Location Florida Yes it is. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
Nov 7, 2014 #7 OP OP The boring name Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Jan 5, 2013 Messages 826 Location charlotte NC It looks great! Thanks!
Nov 7, 2014 #8 elephantnose Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Apr 18, 2014 Messages 1,657 Location Florida If you do use plexi dip, be careful because it will come off easily. If you use a HOB and push it along the back it might take off some rubber. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
If you do use plexi dip, be careful because it will come off easily. If you use a HOB and push it along the back it might take off some rubber. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
Nov 8, 2014 #9 T trennamw Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Apr 2, 2014 Messages 1,682 Location Portland, OR I used cheap water based craft paint. The stuff that's a buck a bottle. One bottle and a throwaway sponge brush would work. Sent from my iPhone with three hands tied behind my back.
I used cheap water based craft paint. The stuff that's a buck a bottle. One bottle and a throwaway sponge brush would work. Sent from my iPhone with three hands tied behind my back.
Nov 8, 2014 #10 OP OP The boring name Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Jan 5, 2013 Messages 826 Location charlotte NC Well just left Wally World and got a bottle of krylon fusion black gloss paint for 2 bucks. Will this be ok?
Well just left Wally World and got a bottle of krylon fusion black gloss paint for 2 bucks. Will this be ok?
Nov 8, 2014 #11 elephantnose Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Apr 18, 2014 Messages 1,657 Location Florida Should be, I'm not familiar with the brand but pretty much any spray paint will do. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
Should be, I'm not familiar with the brand but pretty much any spray paint will do. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
Nov 8, 2014 #12 OP OP The boring name Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Jan 5, 2013 Messages 826 Location charlotte NC Alright thanks.
Nov 8, 2014 #13 C cfosgate Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Jan 8, 2014 Messages 329 Location Kansas City, MO Krylon Fusion is aquarium safe so no problem.
Nov 8, 2014 #14 OP OP The boring name Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Jan 5, 2013 Messages 826 Location charlotte NC Good deal so if I needed to paint anything for the aquarium this is the go to stuff?
Nov 8, 2014 #15 C cfosgate Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Jan 8, 2014 Messages 329 Location Kansas City, MO This is the goto stuff for anything in the tank or around it. Make sure it's completely cured/dry before placing amy painted item in the aquarium.
This is the goto stuff for anything in the tank or around it. Make sure it's completely cured/dry before placing amy painted item in the aquarium.
Nov 8, 2014 #16 OP OP The boring name Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Jan 5, 2013 Messages 826 Location charlotte NC Thanks will do.
Nov 10, 2014 #17 OP OP The boring name Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Jan 5, 2013 Messages 826 Location charlotte NC Just waiting for the water to clear up some more how does it look?
Nov 10, 2014 #18 C cfosgate Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Jan 8, 2014 Messages 329 Location Kansas City, MO Nice looking tank. I like the rock placements.
Nov 10, 2014 #19 OP OP The boring name Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Jan 5, 2013 Messages 826 Location charlotte NC Thanks I laid a couple Down and it all went great from there. I'm really happy how it turned out. Just have to wait for the water to clear more.
Thanks I laid a couple Down and it all went great from there. I'm really happy how it turned out. Just have to wait for the water to clear more.