Painting the Back of a Glass Aquarium

[arkmann]

Just saw a thread regarding painting the back of an aquarium. I was wondering if I can paint the back of my tank while it is cycling? I am in my 2nd week of fishless cycling and I would like to paint the future backside of my glass aquarium black. Its presently full of water so I would have to paint the front that will be the back after I do 100% water change after the cycling ends.

Does the gas coming out of the paint affect the bacteria at all?

 

[amehel0]

ok first of all why are you gonna do 100% water change after cycling? second it is unwise to paint back of tank whilst there is water as you are likely to contaminate the water. also the fumes rise and i doubt they would enter the water. but the paint itself may.

 

[Bgonz]

Does the gas coming out of the paint affect the bacteria at all?

What "gas" comes out of paint ?? Paint has solvents, that yes, MAY contaminate your water, but your not going to make any paint/water contact as you paint the outside of the glass not the inside. The paint odor/vapors will not effect your water as long as they do not come into contact. And truthfully........It probably wouldnt matter if it did.




bob

 

[arkmann]

ok first of all why are you gonna do 100% water change after cycling? second it is unwise to paint back of tank whilst there is water as you are likely to contaminate the water. also the fumes rise and i doubt they would enter the water. but the paint itself may.

I'm doing fishless cycling. What percentage of water change do you suggest before adding some hardy fish?

If the hardier fish survives a couple of days, that's when I'll add maybe a couple of dats or a jardini.

I painted the back of the tank and it does not come into contact with the paint. I was trying to describe the solvent and any gas.

 

[arkmann]

What "gas" comes out of paint ?? Paint has solvents, that yes, MAY contaminate your water, but your not going to make any paint/water contact as you paint the outside of the glass not the inside. The paint odor/vapors will not effect your water as long as they do not come into contact. And truthfully........It probably wouldnt matter if it did.

bob

Great reply and straight to the point. thanks.

 

[fish head )'>]

Empty the tank while it is still easy. you do not even have any fish to deal with.

 

[fish head )'>]

BTW: I am so glad I painted my last tank.

 

[freeskierrocket]

Use the press on sticky backgrounds that you can get at that fish place / that pet place......You can use your mag float with that but not with a painted background.........

 

[arkmann]

Use the press on sticky backgrounds that you can get at that fish place / that pet place......You can use your mag float with that but not with a painted background.........

I'm already done painting it. I painted it 4 coats of flat black. As a precautionary measure, I used latex paint so removing it once I got tired of it would be easier.

 

[bigcichntwisted]

I'm already done painting it. I painted it 4 coats of flat black. As a precautionary measure, I used latex paint so removing it once I got tired of it would be easier.

I would just ASSume the answer, BUT we all know bout that, so did you spray, roll or brush it & how long did it take, wait between, total time, color etc. ? And where are the pic's, you know we're notHinG w/ OuT tHe PIC'S. SORRY been a loooong night gonna go to go take a now.