jledermann Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 So I use to get this black foam faux rock background that I would glue to the back of my smaller tanks as a background but since I haven't bought a new tank in about 3 years I cant find where I got the background in the past so I'm planning on just painting the back of the aquarium black. Since it is my first attempt at this anyone who has done this in the past what kind of paint have you used and what tips or trick do you have to doing this successfully? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Can't comment on paint, however you have other options too, such as colored foam board from the craft section, poster board, and even window tinting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgetata Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 I used Plasti Dip, just spray 2-3 layers on and it's all good. After it dried it became a layer of rubber which you can just peel off as will. http://www.amazon.com/Performix-11203-Multi-Purpose-Coating-Aerosol/dp/B0006SU3QW Wygglz and Soothing Shrimp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenteam Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokeshrimp Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 I second plastidip. Very easy to work with and will peel right off if sprayed properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jledermann Posted November 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citycode01 Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 I used aerosol paint for vehicles to spray the back of my tanks. My tip - do it outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem_xxiii Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 I go to lowes and get a sample size of whatever indoor paint I want and small roller. And roll the outside glass, not the inside! Just roll it, let it dry then roll again until it is completely covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 When I used to paint the back of the aquarium black I used acrylic based paint. I simply used a brush and put two coats on, worked out perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jledermann Posted November 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 yea I'm going to go down the paint road, probably spray paint because I will be doing it outside and it will be cold and I think I will spend the least time outside lol But I need to find a nice base that I dont care if it gets destroyed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Any tips for painting a tank back once it's already full? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokeshrimp Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Any tips for painting a tank back once it's already full? Maybe use some black vinyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem_xxiii Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Any tips for painting a tank back once it's already full? the method I mentioned above would work for you (using small roller and paint) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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