painting bottom of bare bottom

[LOVEROCK]

Hi , has anyone ever painted the bottom side of a tank While the tank is up and running ?

 

[T-J]

I'm sure someone has. What's your concern? Should be no different than painting it before it was running...assuming you have a stand that has access to the bottom underside of the tank.

 

[Reef.]

Hi , has anyone ever painted the bottom side of a tank While the tank is up and running ?

You mean the outside glass on the bottom?

Sitting on some coloured foam or similar would be much easier.

 

[LOVEROCK]

You mean the outside glass on the bottom?

Sitting on some coloured foam or similar would be much easier.

Tank is up and running , already sitting already . The underside of the tank

 

[Reef.]

Tank is up and running , already sitting already . The underside of the tank

I guessed that, so the underside is available to paint? Not sure what the issue is then, just paint it?

 

[Eagle_Steve]

Tank is up and running , already sitting already . The underside of the tank

If you have access to paint it, it shouldnt be an issue. I would use a low VOC paint. Just make sure to cover your sump to prevent (if you have one) and then use a fan to blow any fumes away from the tank.

I have painted sides to hide overflow chambers in numerous tanks while running and had no issues.

 

[LOVEROCK]

If you have access to paint it, it shouldnt be an issue. I would use a low VOC paint. Just make sure to cover your sump to prevent (if you have one) and then use a fan to blow any fumes away from the tank.

I have painted sides to hide overflow chambers in numerous tanks while running and had no issues.

Low voc is always latex right ? Sorry I’ve no experience in paint , btw should I pain thin multiple layers

 

[Eagle_Steve]

Low voc is always latex right ? Sorry I’ve no experience in paint , btw should I pain thin multiple layers

I use behr Premium Plus, as it is low voc and acrylic. It is also rated for exterior (you have to get the exterior version). You can get it in pints, so not much to spend and it holds up very well. I just have them tint the pint and call it a day.

As for coats, it is best to do thin coats, especially, since you are paiting what would be considered "above". I suggest either a small brush or a fine roller to do it. Again, just be sure to put a drop cloth down and do not load up the brush/roller, or it will drip and sag.

 

[exnisstech]

I used to paint the bottoms of my freshwater barebottom tanks with a textured paint that resembled sand. I don't even bother painting saltwater bare bottoms tanks as coraline will cover the bottom soon enough