Paint Aquarium????

[Gary Ellis]

I want to paint the back and two sides of my quarantine tank. Should I spray or brush on? What black paint do you recommend?

 

[CincyFin]

I used Krylon spray paint. Said on the can it can be used on glass. Worked fine

 

[Gary Ellis]

Thank You was thinking the same thing...I love this forum.

 

[redfishbluefish]

Home Depot no-name flat black for $0.98 a spray can. It's actually manufactured by a major paint manufacturer and is quality paint. I buy it by the case because I have a ton of faux cast iron furniture (actually made of aluminum), around my pool that needs painting/touch up with frequency. I painted my tank over ten years ago with this stuff and it still looks great.

 

[Retro Reefer]

I roll it on and use a enamel like Rust-oleum

 

[Gary Ellis]

I roll it on and use a enamel like Rust-oleum

Do you have pics of the finished tank? This seems like the easier way. I wouldn't have to cover the top and front to avoid over spray.

 

[Neo Jeo]

I roll it on and use a enamel like Rust-oleum

+1 I used the same. I used a brush

 

[Neo Jeo]

This is half done

 

[Retro Reefer]

I didn’t take a picture of the painted side but if it’s going to be exposed spray on would give you a smoother finish.. here is a pic from the front, new tank cycling with no lighting except light from the room and a 15w par38 but gives you a idea..

 

[joec]

I also used Rustoleum Enamel with a roller.

It took several coats to completely cover

 

[gonzo620]

I’ve used both methods, and both do fine. I do prefer spray over the other it will appear more smooth and glass like. I rolled the side of my 90 corner flow to hide the overflow compartment and I ended up scraping it off and using spray. Did it in the house too. Built a plastic tent to contain overspray. Just a better finished look IMO

 

[Crabs McJones]

Dead Thread Revival! How do you all go about painting along the rim? On my 40 B you can see where the paint stops, was wondering if anyone had a fix for it without it getting sloppy.

 

[Burrito]

i painted my QT tank with plastidip, it came out very nice after a few coats but using an mag scrapper is a PITA, i'll try normal paint on my new 40 breeder build. also interested in an answer to Crabs question

 

[redfishbluefish]

What color? If black, the inside of all trim I've seen has been black. Has never been a issue with me.

Or are you saying that you used a roller and can't get paint under the lip of the plastic trim? If so, use a brush to get under there.

 

[AllSignsPointToFish]

I sprayed blue Krylon on the tank after the brush-on type peeled off. The spray version appears to adhere much better.

 

[Crabs McJones]

What color? If black, the inside of all trim I've seen has been black. Has never been a issue with me.

Or are you saying that you used a roller and can't get paint under the lip of the plastic trim? If so, use a brush to get under there.

This exactly. Where the paint ends you can see from the inside aquarium, didn't know if someone had a solution for it or not

 

[redfishbluefish]

Use a brush!