painting back of tank black?

[Goldiefinn]

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]

Spray paint is what I've always ised

 

[fshfanatic]

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.

 

[bradlgt21]

Krylon Fusion is supposed to stick to plastic and glass really well. I used it and it works great. Doubt there will really but much of a difference. Just make sure you tape everything off properly so it turns out nice.

 

[authmal]

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]

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.

 

[Jumko]

Krylon fusion is aquarium safe when dried if you're worried about it getting inside the tank.

 

[Goldiefinn]

thanks for the advice, everyone!