Paint for outside of tank

[SFish]

What type of paint should be used on the outside glass of the tank?

 

[hann1bal]

I used plasti-dip and love the stuff - but - think any paint should work. I just like the idea of being able to peel it off.

 

[SFish]

I used plasti-dip and love the stuff - but - think any paint should work. I just like the idea of being able to peel it off.

I'll have to check that out. Never heard of that stuff.

 

[supra400hptt]

Last time I researched this, acrylic paint seemed to be the most recommended. Generally found in craft stores. I used a mini roller to put it on.

 

[ADVRESOURCE]

Use Krylon acrylic paint without the mold inhibitor. The anti fungal kills all coral and fish.

 

[twitchy]

I second plasti-dip, worked great for a couple years and I was able to pull it right off when I was tired of the black background look

 

[GimpyFin]

As an alternative to paint or plasti-dip, dark window tint also works quite well and comes off easy if needed.

 

[mcgyvr]

Any paint works fine to paint a background....unless you are expecting wear resistance.

 

[SFish]

That dip is some weird stuff. Can't believe they paint cars with it then peel it off.

 

[mcgyvr]

That dip is some weird stuff. Can't believe they paint cars with it then peel it off.

Blame Fast and Furious for that crap..

 

[mfinn]

I use to always use a rattle can for painting the back glass, but a friend suggested a small nap roller and latex paint.
It was some much easier and used less coats.
Never go back to rattle cans

 

[Anthonius]

Ive used Krylon Fusion on all of my tanks for years. Cleans up really nice even with just a razorblade.

 

[EnderG60]

Literally any paint on the outside of the tank will work and can be easily scrapped off.

Just be sure to paint it with the surface horizontal on the ground so it doesnt run.

Plasti-dip will be easier though.

 

[lmm1967]

I second the window tint route - works great.

 

[der_wille_zur_macht]

On my most recent build I tacked a 1/8" sheet of black acrylic on the back. Now, I can use a magfloat on the back of the tank and not worry about slowly wearing through the paint or tint film.

 

[SFish]

On my most recent build I tacked a 1/8" sheet of black acrylic on the back. Now, I can use a magfloat on the back of the tank and not worry about slowly wearing through the paint or tint film.

Interesting idea

 

[SFish]

I second the window tint route - works great.

Can u cut this stuff? I may try it on the sides.

 

[reefer1970]

Flat paint peels less and still looks shiny from the inside FYI


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[SFish]

Flat paint peels less and still looks shiny from the inside FYI


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I already painted the back. Flat light blue and then black in back of that so light won't get through.

 

[lmm1967]

Can u cut this stuff? I may try it on the sides.

Absolutely - use a razor blade or X-Acto. Very easy to trim after it's applied