Opinions

[randy07]

Ok so I've been wanting to paint a background on the backs side of my 125 gallon. There are fish invertebrate and corals in the tank. Is there any chance the wet paint could leach through the glass? I'm gonna do it with a brush so not much worried bout gettin paint in the tank other than it leaching.

 

[Daniel Fishy]

No problems, a smooth roller will be much quicker and will go on more even. It will take numerous coats so let it dry in between and be patience. You will like it when your done!

 

[randy07]

Don't mean to be rude or nothing but are you like 100% positive. I'm just now recovering from a system crash I don't need that again lol

 

[bskerrichard27]

I painted my 55 this way no ill effects

 

[randy07]

Ok thanks to both of you

 

[pritchard]

Blue emulsion and a roller ! This took 5 coats ! Just be patient between coats and good look !

 

[randy07]

I am actually thinking of going with white because it brightens up the tank and nobody else has a white background.

 

[Daniel Fishy]

White would give a good contrast,I painted mine with everything in it. If you have anything that hangs on the back place a piece of cardboard between it and the paint so if you have to move it, it won't stick to the paint and peel it.

 

[jeffaquarius]

I am actually thinking of going with white because it brightens up the tank and nobody else has a white background.

True white will definitely brighten up your tank but I think it would look unnatural. What you would see under deep ocean is blue or blue green.

 

[randy07]

It probably will but I like trying new things. If my fish corals or inverts start acting different than il change it back. I just don't see why it would affect anything.

 

[Kristy3693]

My friend painted his black and it looks AMAZING!

 

[Animal-Chin]

White is gonna show every speck of algae on it.

 

[Daniel Fishy]

I painted my wife's Martha Stewart blue ( don't laugh) the paint has glitter in it. Looks really nice with the sparkle. We painted one black with a neon green cross on the middle but I like blue for me but paint it any color you like. I think white will be pretty cool and will bring a good look.

 

[Sniperhank]

All above info is correct. I painted the back of mine black while it was up and running. My sump is currently behind the tank, so it needed to be covered. As long as there is no exposed water there will be no issues. Just make sure you do several coats. I did 2 and there are a couple of small holes that light comes through, but you can only see it in the am as the sun is rising. It was just a simple oil based paint...which I forgot was oil based and cleaned my roller withy hands...made a total mess so make sure you plan accordingly for clean up. Make sure you post pics of the finished product!

 

[randy07]

Yah I paint houses for a living so I know how all that works. I just wanted to make sure it wouldn't leach.