Painting a tank

[aquawolf]

Oh, and by all means spray paint it outside if you are able to.

[ericgreg]

I taped off the tank yesterday, and gave it 2 light coats using spray. I expect to have to give it 2 more or so until I get the coverage I'm looking for. I used glossy. I hope once light is shining over the tank it won't provide a bad glare.

So far, no runs.

[aquawolf]

Sounds good. Of course we will require the obligatory picture when you have finished it.

[Loverotties]

Read instuctions real good on recoatting.Some say recout within an hour or after a couple days.If you do it sooner it can ruin the fish and you would need to refinish it(can make it crinkle up).

[ericgreg]

Originally Posted by Loverotties

Read instuctions real good on recoatting.Some say recout within an hour or after a couple days.If you do it sooner it can ruin the fish and you would need to refinish it(can make it crinkle up).

Good advice - I'll check the instructions. I would hate to make a mistake at this point, and make my son have to scrape it all off to start over.

I am now searching for a stand. I want something unique, not typically seen with stands. We have a local art scene in Greenville. I may go visit a lady that customizes furniture, and see what she has to offer.

And the spending begins...

[OneDummHikk]

Good luck with it. A lot you can do creatively with a 55 tank as far as the stand is concerned. You gotta post pics of it though!

[Fat Tony]

On glass it doesn't matter if you use flat or glossy... it all is going to look the same in the end from the viewing side) I have done it both ways and prefer to spray it on... when i rolled it it took abit longer than than it did for me to spray it... I take it you got the 55 from Allison

[Fat Tony]

oops.. guess I didn't read past page one and am a day late and dollar short

[billy_m24]

for my new tank I painted the back of the tank with frosted glass paint from micheal craft it looks much nicer than black in my humble opion, reflect the light from the metal h lights well and give the effect of the water extending beyond the tank two coats hide all of the plumbing as well.