Hey AC. I am in the process of upgrading my 20g long into a 40g breeder tank. I more or less know what I want to stock, but of course I may change my mind. So here's what I have so far:
DAY 1: (September 10, 2012) Painting the tank
Just got this tank on Saturday, haven't even taking it out of its packaging:
I was originally going to buy some paint at the local hardware store, but I found some blue spray paint in the basement. Paint actually came with the house, so its over 11 years old. Let's hope it works.
Testing the paint.
Putting the masking tape on.
More masking tape and wrapping some newspaper on the sides.
First coat of paint.
I looked through the front of the tank to see if it looked good and saw that some areas looked darker then others. I failed to realize that paint dries unevenly until I was all done. For that reason I may have added a coat or two that wasn't needed. Not really a mistake, just a little bit of a time and paint waster. Fourth and last coat.
If anyone has any questions along the way or suggestions please post your thoughts. Will hopefully update on a daily bases. I just ordered some lights which hopefully arrive this week. On the schedule for tomorrow; cleaning sand!
DAY 1: (September 10, 2012) Painting the tank
Just got this tank on Saturday, haven't even taking it out of its packaging:
I was originally going to buy some paint at the local hardware store, but I found some blue spray paint in the basement. Paint actually came with the house, so its over 11 years old. Let's hope it works.
Testing the paint.
Putting the masking tape on.
More masking tape and wrapping some newspaper on the sides.
First coat of paint.
I looked through the front of the tank to see if it looked good and saw that some areas looked darker then others. I failed to realize that paint dries unevenly until I was all done. For that reason I may have added a coat or two that wasn't needed. Not really a mistake, just a little bit of a time and paint waster. Fourth and last coat.
If anyone has any questions along the way or suggestions please post your thoughts. Will hopefully update on a daily bases. I just ordered some lights which hopefully arrive this week. On the schedule for tomorrow; cleaning sand!