painting back of tank black?

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Goldiefinn

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I'm considering painting the back of my new tank black instead of getting a fake background for it. Any suggestions on what kind of paint is best?

Tks.
 

Ballyhoo

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Spray paint is what I've always ised
 

fshfanatic

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I have all but one of my tanks sprayed. I just got the cheapest SP Walmart sells. .96 a can. Paint slowly and do it in multiple coats and it looks great.
 

authmal

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I have all but one of my tanks sprayed. I just got the cheapest SP Walmart sells. .96 a can. Paint slowly and do it in multiple coats and it looks great.
And remember to do the *outside* of the tank, and tape off/cover the interior so none of the paint gets inside.
 

Pat from Quebec

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Same as others here. Spray painted the only time I did it.

Or, why not try a 3D background. Look at Aquaterra.com, not cheap but it look so good.
 

Goldiefinn

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thanks for the advice, everyone!
 
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