Here is a dumb question for the experts. I've seen lots of threads about painting the back of your aquarium, and several about painting items such as filter tubes to blend in. Is it possible to safely paint the inside wall of a tank, maybe sealing it afterward? I have an idea in mind and would like some input please, even if it's a bad idea.
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It's hard to find a 100% submersible paint. To get enough colors and clear from the same manufacturer is also another problem.
If you have suckerfish (plecos, siamese algae eaters etc) it's not a good idea.
If your wanting to layer a paint job on the gass just paint in reverse on the outside (easier to say).
Do you want to share your idea or is it too personal? (no ones listening).
Dr Joe
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If you have suckerfish (plecos, siamese algae eaters etc) it's not a good idea.
If your wanting to layer a paint job on the gass just paint in reverse on the outside (easier to say).
Do you want to share your idea or is it too personal? (no ones listening).
Dr Joe
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What I was looking at is granite paint. You roll it on with a thick roller and it leaves a rough texture. Can be done in any color. Best part is adding the flake to it so when the light hits it looks like sparkling stones in the granite. The texture part would make it impossible to do th outside. Just a thought.
And an interesting thought too.
If you put the flake on (the outside) first, sprayed a little clear to hold it in place, then paint with the rest. Hhmmm..maybe??? As long as the clear was compatible with the other paint.
Number 3716 on my list of things to try out, if you get to it first let me know, okay?
Dr Joe
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If you put the flake on (the outside) first, sprayed a little clear to hold it in place, then paint with the rest. Hhmmm..maybe??? As long as the clear was compatible with the other paint.
Number 3716 on my list of things to try out, if you get to it first let me know, okay?
Dr Joe
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If you want the look of granite, you can get granite tiles for about $3.00-$7.00 a tile and just silicon them to the back wall. If you butt them edge to edge and make sure the grain is lined up it looks like one solid piece.
Cutting them will be a major pain in the @$$ though if you don't have a tile saw available.
Cutting them will be a major pain in the @$$ though if you don't have a tile saw available.
Try Dr Joe's idea. mix the flake with the clear first and keep it mixed so you don't get large concentrations of flake. Use a roller and put it on real thick to give it a little more depth. Then finish it with the granite. If the granite finish is acrylic try depthane it's a good product but I have never used it on glass but see no reason not to try it. If it is an oil based product then any varnish will work.
I'm thinking if you sprinkle it on to a sprayed finish it would be blotchy. It's not a car so you have alot of error to play with.
I'm thinking if you sprinkle it on to a sprayed finish it would be blotchy. It's not a car so you have alot of error to play with.