Can any pros tell me...

[G-1000]

When it comes to painting the back, bottom and perhaps sides of a tank,

1) what paint do you use?
2) how many coats of paint?
3) does the paint come off with the suction caps of the filter assembly etc?
4) give me some info if possible

thanks

G

[Mulisha]

Hey G i think everyone does a few coats 3 i think and it's a light bluish colour and if u scratch the the tank on the side the paint will come off and when u said suction caps i painted just the outside of my tank a few times not the inside ..


HTH

[Ben]

I am far from bieng a pro! But will give you a few answers and suggestions!


1) what paint do you use?

An oil based paint is best as it will adhere to the glass a lot better than cheap acrylics.....in saying that i have used many paints and found a good quality acrylic paint does the job very well. Try and buy one of those brands that is interior and is good for children, like where they use crayons and textures on the wall and it comes off easily

how many coats of paint?

3 nice even coats rolled on with a paint roller is perfect!


3) does the paint come off with the suction caps of the filter assembly etc?

I have found that if a tank is painted the suction cap will not suck onto the outside glass..



4) give me some info if possible

Use a roller
*A light green blue colour looks best
*paint the bottom of the tank either the same colour or an off white, this will stop reflection.

hope this helps

Ben

[G-1000]

OK

Painting is then not an option because the filters etc I will be putting in will have heaps of suction caps.

Now - as far as other ways e.g contact ....

Or some other kind of background..

I dont want to have like, a paper background because it looks crap as soon as water gets splashed on it..

Any further suggestions ?

G

[Ben]

This will be a bit $$ but one of those photographed aquarium back grounds would look nice....

just an idea....

Ben

[dreamer]

dont tell me you thinking of painting the inside? usually there isnt any suction caps on the outside

[G-1000]

Nah I am not going to paint it at all

G

[Mattzilla]

i do 3 coats of high gloss enamle paint....maldives blue if i rememebr correctly.

i use a roller...just cheap ones from the $2 shop so that i can just throw the roller and tray away after each coat.

hth
matt

[G-1000]

Matt - do you find that your suction caps attach on to the bit that is painted ?


G

[dreamer]

people usually painted the OUTSIDE is there any reason you want to pain the inside?