Paint for back of tank?

[Tschupe]

I need to paint the back of a tank. What brand of spray paint do you guys use?

 

[dantrag]

Krylon fusion black works really well for aquarium applications.

 

[Tschupe]

Thanks. Where can I get that?

 

[dantrag]

Should be able to find it at any Lowes or Home Depot. It's fairly common.

 

[tatuaje08]

You don't need krylon for the outside back of a tank. Just buy the cheap $.99 stuff from home depot.

 

[tatuaje08]

By the way, you can NOT find krylon at any Lowe's and home depot. I have never seen it at any home depot. Krylon can used used inside a reef tank once dry, that's why a lot of people recommend it. However, the outside back of the tank never touches your water. Therefore it doesn't matter what you use.

 

[dantrag]

I haven't been to a Lowes or Home Depot since I found the Ace right down the road from my house and thats where I bought my last can. I just assumed it would be at the big box stores as well.

 

[tatuaje08]

Never seen it at home depot, and I never go to Lowe's. I see it at wally world.

 

[kwajr]

Any will do

 

[dantrag]

Well looks like they don't sell it at either of the Big Box home improvement stores. Here is their vendor list. That's really shocking, especially considering that they sell at Wal Mart.

 

[Tschupe]

You don't need krylon for the outside back of a tank. Just buy the cheap $.99 stuff from home depot.

Cool. Thanks

 

[ToddBell]

I bought Krylon fusion at walmart

 

[Team Freddy]

I am using plasti dip on my solana. I would go that route since you could peel it right off if you decide to sell and new owner doesn't want it or if you get tired of it.

 

[DgenR8]

I have seen it here too many times to not say this:

Do not spray paint your tank inside your house!

 

[deboy69]

I used window tint from Lowes $25. Took 10 min on my 180 with no problems

 

[azkass]

I had a 300 gal. a while back and I rolled the back with a black acrylic paint. Works better than spraying IMO and doesn't get all over like spray paint. Forget the brand I used but I'm sure you can buy it anywhere.

 

[OysterGurth]

i used latex paint just ace hardware brand and rolled it on. I like the latex becuase it can be peeled off. Took two coats

 

[dream54ing]

I am using plasti dip on my solana. I would go that route since you could peel it right off if you decide to sell and new owner doesn't want it or if you get tired of it.

+1
IMO option to peel and replace is well worth the extre $3-4