Painting the back of the tank???

[masher09]

I am looking to paint the back of my tank. What type of paint do I need? I've looked at several LFS with no luck. I want a nice deep Blue.

Where should I go? How should I apply it?

Thanks

[jvdb]

I really like the oceanvisions stuff instead of paint. It's like a vinyl sticker you can get in different colors. No bubbles or peeling like you get with other aquarium backgrounds, and it's not permanent like paint.

http://www.aquaricare.org/category.html?UCIDs=414801

[masher09]

Thanks,

Is it hard to apply? I always used to use paint for my FW tanks.

[~SIRENA~]

If you do paint, how do you apply it? I tried using a sponge roller and it does not go on well. Any suggestions?
Adriana

[Acillaton]

I think best way to apply the paint will be with spray... Spraypaint in the can...

[pgammon]

Use Krylon Fusion spray paint. Works and looks great! HTH.
Phyllis

[jvr1102]

Black looks better IMO and it hides dirty glass better

[Aadler]

ya use krylon fusion, bonds well and is fast drying

[reefergeorge]

I saw someone on here that used four different blues and black spray paint to get the dark at bottom light on top effect. It turned out great.

[rlee81indy]

you should look through tank pics, most people prefer black over blue. Black makes colors pop. krylon fusion is a good spray to use, just mask the rest of it well.

[jvdb]

Is it hard to apply? I always used to use paint for my FW tanks.

The oceanvisions?

It's not too bad if you're applying it before you set up the tank. I imagine it would be pretty difficult on an already-setup tank.

[masher09]

Thanks for the feedback.

I'll look to spray paint

[Piscator]

I just used the Krylon Fusion to spray paint the back and trim on a 55 I'm working on. I was really impressed with results. Very clean, professional looking results (and I'm no expert with this stuff...). I went with black and really like the look.

Best wishes,