back of tank paint

[fishstix]

So here the paint I plan to use since tank is already inside. It 220 gallons. 72*24*30

What I am unsure if is roller type. Never had much luck with foam roller they always seem to Buble, but open to trying again. Here what I bought. Thoughts?

Thanks

 

[Antics]

No comment on the paint as I havent used it. Roller will work fine. My advice would be to do at least 3 coats with each coat going in a different direction (n-s, e-w, sw-ne etc). Let each coat dry before applying the next one. Don't push with the roller just let it apply the paint with low pressure. Even if the back looks terrible it will look great looking at it from the front.

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

I've heard of folks using spray plasti-dip and having pretty good success. The paint that you have will be way more durable than plasti-dip and will probably make less of a mess. I'd try the gray roller first, I've always felt that the foam rollers carry too much paint and are more likely to stick and smear the paint.

I've always wondered how that flex-seal stuff they advertise on TV would work. I know it's way overpriced but it's also basically rubber in a can stuff. I'd just get some rubber in a can and figure out a way to dilute it enough for a spray application or just roll it on like normal and do a couple of coats of it.

 

[Dystinction]

Sooo...let me start by saying that I don't know the correct answer to this, however, want to throw it out there, and hopefully someone more knowledgeable can chime in...

Is an oil-based paint the best to use on glass, or would an acrylic enamel be better for this application?

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Sooo...let me start by saying that I don't know the correct answer to this, however, want to throw it out there, and hopefully someone more knowledgeable can chime in...

Is an oil-based paint the best to use on glass, or would an acrylic enamel be better for this application?

Acrylic or enamel will cure to glass better and not chip or flake as easily.

 

[fishstix]

Acrylic or enamel will cure to glass better and not chip or flake as easily.

Thanks for the info, I am not set on that paint, it just what I had around. I will run to the big box store today and see what options they have for either of those two. Any that you suggest?

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

The rustoleum paint you posted would work great. @Bulk Reef Supply has a video where they used the exact paint you have:

 

[Isaac Alves]

I used the same paint but in 'any angle' spray bottle version. Make sure you do the job outside. Your tank will have fumes for a day or so and it can be strong. But the adherence is awesome and the dry time is literally within a half-hour. So you can do a couple of coats and be done in an hour. Adhered very nicely to the tank.

 

[Idoc]

Black or Blue background? I have a black background, but a couple local fish stores use blue and it looks really nice and clean!

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Black or Blue background? I have a black background, but a couple local fish stores use blue and it looks really nice and clean!

Personal preference, neither really offers any particular benefit over the other but you will be able to see more algae on the back side of the tank with a blue background.

 

[fishstix]

I used the same paint but in 'any angle' spray bottle version. Make sure you do the job outside. Your tank will have fumes for a day or so and it can be strong. But the adherence is awesome and the dry time is literally within a half-hour. So you can do a couple of coats and be done in an hour. Adhered very nicely to the tank.

I would have to roll mine and it will be inside, but I can open some windows. So sounds like I should go with the paint I picked, now just need to figure out best roller

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

I would have to roll mine and it will be inside, but I can open some windows. So sounds like I should go with the paint I picked, now just need to figure out best roller

I think either would work, it's gonna look smooth from the inside of the tank regardless of which roller you use. The fabric roller you posted of picture would probably roll easier though, I don't like the foam type, they get sticky and smear sometimes if you use them on a smooth surface like glass.

 

[SashimiTurtle]

I'd go with the thicker roller. I used a foam thinking the normal smooth roller for smooth surface logic, but it would just slide across the glass and not roll. The cotton one should work better.