Background Paint...........

[TF Keeper UK]

Hi all,

I'm considering painting the back of my tank black. Is poster paint ok or is there a better alternative?

Is it a good idea to paint the sides as well or is it better to leave them bare?

Del

 

[trout_pout]

I got a board and painted it both sides with different colours then it's sort of interchangable.
Get one side blue and one side black then lean it up against the tank.

 

[BigIan]

thats my plan too,

I`m going to cut some board to size and "strap" it to the back and the side of the tank nearest the wall plus then if i move the tank its quickly and easily altered....


I`ll post pics up this weekend when its done..

 

[TF Keeper UK]

That's good idea Trout_Pout. Though I do want this to be permanent.

Del

 

[trout_pout]

That's good idea Trout_Pout. Though I do want this to be permanent.

Del

Yeah, It can be permanent as long as you don't move it

Plus, I always wanted my tank with a black background then I quickly switched back to blue again, trust me you wouldn't want to go scraping a load of paint off the back if something does wrong

 

[TF Keeper UK]

Once it's black, it's staying black. I haven't the patience to be scraping paint off!

 

[Anthony!]

Once it's black, it's staying black. I haven't the patience to be scraping paint off!

trust me, you don't. I just bought a 90 gal, with blue background paint. TOOK 6 HOURS WITH A RAZORBLADE TO SCRAPE IT ALL OFF! just be sure you really like whatever you want on the back of the tank... 'cause scraping is a pain!

 

[Dorkhedeos]

why not spray paint a board first to see if you like it. then if you like it so much that you never want to change it, paint the actual glass. im not sure what kind of paint is the best because ive never done it, but i would just use spraypaint because i wouldnt want to use my spraygun just for a little project(too lazy to clean it).

 

[Iron Man]

I've painted the back of my tank on 3 seperate occasions with 3 different colors and yes scraping paint is a hassle......but in my opinion its the best look you can achieve.