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09-30-2004, 12:30 PM
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Blacktip Shark
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Middleburg, VA
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Another "painting the back of the tank" thread
Hi, i need to paint the back of my reef tank. It's an inwall tank with a small, hard to ventilate room behind it, so it could be tricky. Any type of black paint that doesn't put out many fumes, and could possibly come off if want to change colors later(although this is very secondary)? i wouldn't want spray paint right? Do i need to cover the top and the sump while i paint it and until it drys? Thanks
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09-30-2004, 12:59 PM
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Chihuahua Pups 4sale 4/07
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any paint will come off with the use of a razor blade.
would definatly cover tank/sump/fuge.
put a fan on the floor at the entrance poining out of the room on med./high for ventilation.
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09-30-2004, 03:26 PM
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Blacktip Shark
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thanks, and any specific type of paint or method of applying?
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Austin
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want
He who fears the thorn, should never crave the rose.
-favorite TRT quote
Forecast for tonight: dark, continued dark overnight, widely scattered light by morning
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09-30-2004, 03:33 PM
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Golden Shellback
Join Date: Mar 2004
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You may want to search for it, but I think Latex paint is what's supposed to be used. I would think that a roller would be the fastest way to apply it. Just make sure you get an even coat so you don't see the brush marks or roller marks.
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09-30-2004, 03:33 PM
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Chihuahua Pups 4sale 4/07
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i spray mine with what ever color i want it to be then coat over that with black,you can even make it fade from one color to another, ect.......i use spray paint and mask off everything as well as clean everything with rubing alcihol......
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09-30-2004, 04:18 PM
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Blacktip Shark
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but yousuredo, isn't that on a bare tank, can you spray in the same room as a tank with critters in it? and is it a latex paint, i couldn't find anything really definite.
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Austin
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want
He who fears the thorn, should never crave the rose.
-favorite TRT quote
Forecast for tonight: dark, continued dark overnight, widely scattered light by morning
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09-30-2004, 04:23 PM
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Turf Guy
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: woodbury, mn
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The last two times I painted my tanks I just used a latex black flat paint. I applied it with a small roller. I think it took 2-3 coats.
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09-30-2004, 05:44 PM
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The Mechanic
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: New Jersey
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Austin, assuming this is a glass tank we are talking about, you can use any type of paint. Latex will have the least smell and toxicity. Since your tank is stocked I would suggest a brush or roller. It will take several coats to provide acceptable coverage. If you don't like the color it can be scraped clean in 5 minutes. I did mine twice, first time was black and second was blue.
HTH, Eric... 
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10-01-2004, 08:39 AM
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Blacktip Shark
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Middleburg, VA
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Thanks Bob and Eric!
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Austin
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want
He who fears the thorn, should never crave the rose.
-favorite TRT quote
Forecast for tonight: dark, continued dark overnight, widely scattered light by morning
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10-01-2004, 09:31 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Midwest
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Just use Oil Base paint (laytex) I use Rustoleum Gloss black on all my tanks. 2-3 coats should do it.
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10-01-2004, 02:26 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Portland, Oregon
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I just painted my AGA 75 super flat black from Krylon. It was empty so it was easier.. I used someones suggestion of putting a lamp inside to see any thin spots I missed.. this worked great. I wouldnt trust the spray paint though if it is full.. I'd deffinatly go with the latex.
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