Paint Recommendation

[joecoastie]

Hello
I am building a new hood for my reef tank. I want to use a white color paint to help reflect more light into the tank. What is a safe type of paint to use? Thank you in advance.

 

[Troylee]

YOur best bet is white kilz primer.. It will reflect a good amount of light but will never take place of a reflector... Not sure your plans here....

 

[joecoastie]

Thanks Troylee
I have an AquaticLife T5 system that I want to cover up with a wooden hood on top of the tank. It will be an oak finish on the outside and a white paint on the inside to catch any light that the reflectors do not reflect.
Once the kilz primer cures, is there any worry of fumes that could get into the tank? Than you again Troylee.

 

[Troylee]

Nope no worries at all...should work like a charm.. I did a similiar thing on my old canopy except I laminated the whole inside with a polished aluminum...

 

[swannyson7]

+1 on Kilz. I have the inside of my stand & canopy coated with Kilz 2 and it's held up really well to moisture/salt creep and no problems with fumes or anything

 

[joecoastie]

Thank you so much for the info. Kilz it is!

 

[hippo tang]

Kilz2 is latex paint it shouldn't smell to bad and it will cover stains

 

[Troylee]

They do have a oil base that seals a little better but either will work fine for your application..