Paint

[daveshenko]

Looking to sray paint the back of my tank black when I move it this weekend. So that you don't see whats behind the glass. Is there a special type of paint? Or other color suggestions.

 

[Brian]

I used a rustoleum paint (flat black). The kind that you roll on, not spraypaint.

I took about 4 coats but came out great.

 

[daveshenko]

great thanks for the input

 

[scarletknight06]

I've used rustoleum spray paint and krylon fusion spray paint, both worked great with one coat

 

[steve68]

i used dark blue navy enamel spraypaint can 2 coats

 

[JohnS_323]

I use the black foil (? mylar, maybe) backing they sell at our LFS. IMO, it looks good and is only taped on. That way I can always take it off if I need to.

Just throwing out another alternative . . . .

 

[ham]

i used a piece of black formica and taped it to the back works great

 

[JohnS_323]

i used a piece of black formica and taped it to the back works great

That's probably better than the foil I used. Less chance of wrinkles/waves and may show a little more depth. I'll have to keep that in mind for the future.

 

[malulu]

how come no one trying to put a mirror in the back to create more depth?  my tank is in between living room and family room, it can be view from both side...  otherwise, i think i will go with a mirror...   ;D

day 1 picture - while cycling
about 6 months old picture

 

[daveshenko]

Thank you I really appreciate the feedback from everyone. I never thought about the mirror I might give it a look first.

 

[MCWarhammer]

i used the black krylon on my old 20l tank, on the 46 i taped on the normal stuff youd get at a lfs

 

[daveshenko]

I painted it black with that krylon fusion donated by McWarhammer. It looks pretty good.
Thanks for the help

 

[anabolic_1]

I used the black mylar sheet as well, one side is black the other side is blue. A MIRROR, never thought of that but after 20 years, I don't think Iwant to see whats going on in the back of my tank!!! LOL!!!
GL
Mike.