Painting Back of Tank

[reefbobc]

I'm going to paint the back of my glass tank black and was wondering what is the best paint to use? I was thinking of just spraying with Krylon or something. Fedback?

 

[Sasquatch]

krylon's great, paint won't stick to silicon (or cover it) give it all a wipe with alcohol before paint

 

[rainydave]

I've used Krylon Fusion paint for the back of my 40 breeder. Worked great.

 

[charlypooh]

anyone try fusion on an acrylic tank?

 

[reefbobc]

Thanks guys! Krylon it is!

 

[10gnano]

I used a $2 can from Home Depot and has held up fine. Also painted some of my plumbing parts and haven't had any issues with nasties getting leached into the tank. I think any paint will work as long as you let it cure for a long enough period of time.

 

[Sasquatch]

anyone try fusion on an acrylic tank?

I wouldn't, if it bonds to acrylic you could never change the color, for acrylic Id try latex paint, then seal it

 

[charlypooh]

...but if I were wanting to go with a black background and had no plans to change it...ever...Fusion should do the job? i just acquired a 2nd hand 50g acrylic with a clear back yesterday for extra cheap and hope to eventually switch my glass tank out for that one after finding/building a stand, but am really over having a see-through back as in my glass tank.

 

[Sasquatch]

...but if I were wanting to go with a black background and had no plans to change it...ever...Fusion should do the job? i just acquired a 2nd hand 50g acrylic with a clear back yesterday for extra cheap and hope to eventually switch my glass tank out for that one after finding/building a stand, but am really over having a see-through back as in my glass tank.

like baby poo on a blankie lol

 

[Frankie]

IF you want it to last, the best option is to use an oil based primer tinted to the color your wanting. Spray paint will peel off over time.

 

[Krish]

Instead painting the backs of my tanks, I always bought acrylic (black or blue) and siliconed it on the inside of the tank. Such a nice look!

 

[Frankie]

Fully agree Krish, I love the way Weatherson did his acrylic backgrounds.
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[Sasquatch]

aww, who pulled the salesman's spiel lol