Tank backdrop, paint or paper?

[charvel]

Hi, I have been looking everywhere for paint for glass,craft stores have it but it comes in 2 ounce containers I would need about 14. If i put the shiny paper backdrops I would be afraid of the magnet scraper damaging it. Any help. Thanks Mike

 

[nightshiftman]

i use a latex paint from a store called "pearl arts and crafts". it comes in a tube, and is like a paste(like toothpaste). i use a small roller to apply it to the outside of the tank. i do this on all my tanks, and am very pleased with the results.

 

[slick]

Just use reg spray paint. It will stick just fine. No need to buy special paint.

 

[robchuck]

I don't have it on my current tank, but on all of my previous tanks, I used a blue spraypaint with black and green flecks that looked really cool. It was something that I bought at hobby stores.

 

[wrassecal]

black canvas stretch and secured across top and bottom with velcro strips. Works great and can change anytime.

 

[p_apac]

i used a shellac paint primer that i had tinted blue i paid 7 dollars for a quart that i did the back of my 135 and i have alot left. i sticks to glass very well in fact if u put it on in too thick of a coat it can crack the tank so i put 9 thin coats on mine. looks perfect.

 

[nightshiftman]

i don't understand how the paint will crack the glass. that sounds pretty nuts!.

 

[j21kickster]

painted mine- paint, crack glass???????
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[marinerock]

HI CHARVEL....
BLACK CONTACT PAPER....$8 A ROLL.....
HOME DEPOT,LOWES,WALMART,TARGET....
EASY TO INSTALL....
REGARDS...
MARINEROCK

 

[cliffrouse11bas]

I wish I would have painted my tank, but I am using canvas like the looks so far....

 

[nightshiftman]

i think the tank looks more crisp with the painted back. i love how black brings out the color in the coral and fish too.

 

[p_apac]

the shellac will stick to the glass and actually chip the glass if it dries to quick. because the paint pulls or pushes the surface its stuck to. i painted mine and it is almost impossible to remove. a razor blade wont take it off. u have to use denatured alchohol.

 

[danrw84]

i painted mine with an epoxy spray. it is real sticky at first then it dries real smooth. doesnt come off easy either.

 

[madrefkepr]

Find a color you like, bring a sample into your local building supply store, and have them match it for you (make sure the sample is not shiney). Have them mix up a quart of exterior enamel. Use a foam roller and apply a very thin coat, let dry overnight, and recoat. use several thin coats until no light shine through. Note: aquarium lighting will slightly alter the color.