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[TexasState]

Hi,
What kind of paint should I use to paint the back of my aquarium? Should I use a paint brush, or spray paint? I'm going for blue color.

[brewercm]

Same here, just painted the back of both of mine and used latex with roller. Took several coats to look good.

[oceancube]

well i always use krayola in a can, works great, although i have to use 2 cans for 1 30 gal. tank!!! really up to you, they both work out good!!!

[TexasState]

Thanks for the input!
I just took the easy route and bought the false black/blue background.

[adaminaustin]

Just for reference I use spray paint.
The color is Ford Engine Block Blue, it can be bought at any automotive store. I stole this tid bit from GARF.

[robertpower3]

If I sealed the top of my tank would it be safe to paint it while it was in use. I would latex paint with a roller. What do you think?

[shellback]

latex does not off gas like oil bases so you will be ok just don't drop any in the tank.

[brewercm]

Robert,
I painted my 75 gallon without emptying it, I used a roll on latex though.

[manny]

On my tank I used a static cling window tint. It's limo tint so you can't even tell it's tint and not paint.

[manny]

Oh yeah, and if you wanna sell your tank later on all you gotta do is peel it right off

[sareef]

I used a blue spray paint with metallic speckles in it. Looks great. I bought the paint at Home Depot for about $3.50 a can and used 2 cans to cover the back of my 180g.
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