Should i colour my acquarium back or not??

[Rahul1129]

Should i colour my aquarium back or not?? If Not, Which colour should i paint it??

 

[lagatbezan]

I think you will probably get a lot of mixed answers on what color to go with. I feel its more of a personal preference. Blue will usually make the tank itself pop out while going black tends to make the fish and corals stand out. I personally did blue on my tank. Pic in my avatar <===

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

There's also a primer for glass and plastics , I've used lacquer paints no peeling. Just saying
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[Porpoise Hork]

Just use RustOleum Enamel oil based paint on it. I would say either black or very dark blue for color. As for applying it, you can use a glass primer, but I didn't like the hazy appearance it left on a test tank so I went with paint only. To apply it, use a very short knap roller and go very light on the first few coats and be sure to give it a few hours in between each one for the paint to dry. The paint will adhere much better and be more uniform when done. It may take 5-7 good coats to get total coverage and may take 2-3 days to fully cure. Then you can seal it with a silicone based sealer to protect it from the salt water and be sure to run a thin bead of silicone around the back bottom trim on the tank (if your tank has it) to stop salt creep from developing and working up under the paint.

 

[Billldg]

Agree with above, rustoleum is the way to, it will take several coats, when you paint it you will see why, doesn't matter if you get high glass or flat as it will all be high gloss when its done due to the glass.

 

[dwest]

I like black better than blue. Had both...

 

[Fin]

I have always just used plain black latex paint and a roller. Takes 3-4 coats, but it works fine and lasts a long time. My last tank was a 140 and the latex lasted for 12 years (until I tore the tank down) and no peeling whatsoever.

Black is my preference, because it helps hide equipment, like overflows and power heads. I have even run black PVC inside the tank down the black back wall (for closed loop bottom returns) and you really had to look closely to see it.

 

[Rahul1129]

I have always just used plain black latex paint and a roller. Takes 3-4 coats, but it works fine and lasts a long time. My last tank was a 140 and the latex lasted for 12 years (until I tore the tank down) and no peeling whatsoever.

Black is my preference, because it helps hide equipment, like overflows and power heads. I have even run black PVC inside the tank down the black back wall (for closed loop bottom returns) and you really had to look closely to see it.

I was thinking the same

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Don't use primer, will give dual look

 

[Sailingeric]

I used a dark blue for my tank. I used poster board that way it can be changed or removed with no hassles.

 

[Rahul1129]

I m thinking of Black vinyl

 

[saltyhog]

I wish I had done it to my tank. Not really possible now though.

Has anyone used the film coats that you put on with a squeege? Can you put one of those on a set up tank with limited clearance in the back?

 

[Fin]

I wish I had done it to my tank. Not really possible now though.

Has anyone used the film coats that you put on with a squeege? Can you put one of those on a set up tank with limited clearance in the back?

My Reef Savvy has a black film on the back. Not exactly sure what Felix uses.

 

[Dpate]

Black

 

[vetteguy53081]

Mine is black which highlights and brings all coral and occupants forward.
A tip especially for resale purposes- I have Black construction paper from walmart which is $. 97 and is water resistant !!

 

[Kit_Kat]

I have one navy blue and one black, I prefer the black.

 

[drblakjak55]

I tape an opened black Hefty bag. Starts black and marbleizes itself.

 

[Guttersnipe]

I wish I had done it to my tank. Not really possible now though.

Has anyone used the film coats that you put on with a squeege? Can you put one of those on a set up tank with limited clearance in the back?

I set mine up with window tint film with the include squeegee. Worked perfect.

 

[P-Dub]

Black. Just what I like. I've had blue and printed film and I just like black. The circulation pumps and return jets don't stand out nearly as much with black as they do with any other color.

 

[Porpoise Hork]

You can also use 5% automotive window tint. Just be sure to use the 3M or other high quality stuff. To get it completely black, apply a second layer over the 1st after it has completely dried and the glue has time to set.