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What type of paint? 2 years, 7 months ago #58041

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Does anyone know what type of paint I need to use to paint the back of an aquarium?

My new 115T has a new bottom and we are about ready to roll, but I want to paint this before I get any farther...

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Re:What type of paint? 2 years, 7 months ago #58042

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You should be able to get plasticoat paint which has a toxic free ingredients, people have used this when building aquaria that has a marine ply backing or base. Also toxic free epoxy resin is also good.

Re:What type of paint? 2 years, 7 months ago #58050

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Why not just paint the outside? You could use any paint you like.
It will have the same effect, cannot harm the fish and unpainted glass is easier to keep clean.
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Re:What type of paint? 2 years, 7 months ago #58073

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I am planning on painting JUST the OUTSIDE of the tank.... I did some searching and have found that regular spray paint will work!

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Re:What type of paint? 2 years, 7 months ago #58083

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Noddy wrote:
Why not just paint the outside? You could use any paint you like.
It will have the same effect, cannot harm the fish and unpainted glass is easier to keep clean.


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It would be also easier to remove if you wanted to change the colour
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Re:What type of paint? 2 years, 7 months ago #58101

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i use krylon fussion paint when i do my tanks its cheap easy touse and dries in like 10 minutes.
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Re:What type of paint? 2 years, 7 months ago #58102

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since you have found the solution, can't wait to see the latest addition.


i hope the craving for another tank would stop here...

Re:What type of paint? 2 years, 7 months ago #58222

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Paul, really by now you should know better!

All this did was put my 180 Gallon plywood tank off until this spring. LOL, It will however eliminate a 50 gallon and a 45 gallon tank! LOL, So I am combining not adding to!!! Maybe there is hope for me yet!
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Re:What type of paint? 2 years, 7 months ago #58227

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plywood tank???

Re:What type of paint? 2 years, 7 months ago #58233

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Yes Hun a plywood tank... you use plywood for the bottom, back, and if you want the sides... And then as a frame around the front.

They are LOADS cheaper to build!
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Re:What type of paint? 2 years, 7 months ago #58242

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would that actually hold up to the pressures of 180 gallons though????

Re:What type of paint? 2 years, 7 months ago #58243

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Ask Necro he did it twice! LOL

Yes it will hold.. I have all the plans and step by step idiot proof instructions!
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