Paint for the back of a tank?

[stingray94]

Hi,
I want to paint the back of my tank black (the outside of the tank, obviously). Somebody told me about this paint that once dried you can peel off if you decide you don't like it etc. Does anybody know the brand of this paint and where I can buy it? Thanks

 

[Frostyone]

Any Latex paint will do, I used Krylon Color Creations. You can get it at any Walmart or home improvment/hardware store.

 

[stingray94]

Any Latex paint will do, I used Krylon Color Creations. You can get it at any Walmart or home improvment/hardware store.

Ok thank you. And the paint will peel right off the back of the tank if I decide I want to change the color?

 

[ANIMALHOUSE]

why paint the back of the tank?

Also What Colors are recommended.

StingRay94 Great Thread IDEA

 

[benzjamin13]

why paint the back of the tank?

Also What Colors are recommended.

StingRay94 Great Thread IDEA

Better background instead of taping up some picture or color. I'd go with blue or black. I actually tinited mine, but thought about painting the next tank I get.

 

[ScottXGTR]

why paint the back of the tank?

because backgrounds can fall off or fade with time.

i sprayed the back of mine black using regular krylon. if i ever want to change, all it will take is a razor blade, some paint thinner, and elbow grease. i dont see me doing that anytime soon tho.

 

[Bethany]

LATEX. painting is good because you don't see water spots and drips

 

[snoopy65]

Can you paint the tank once the fish are already in it?

 

[ShadowStryder]

LATEX. painting is good because you don't see water spots and drips

Exactly, with a background taped up water gets under it and then you have water spots and runs that are a pain to reach and clean.

 

[ShadowStryder]

Can you paint the tank once the fish are already in it?

If you can get behind it. And you must give it time to dry before putting HOBs or the like back against it.