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[JAYBIRD1011]

Why dim the light? What type of background would you suggest?

Paint the back panel flat black, or royal blue. That's not going to add any unnecessary clutter or detract from your fish. Just my opinion.

 

[Rtc/tsn]

Paint the back panel flat black, or royal blue. That's not going to add any unnecessary clutter or detract from your fish. Just my opinion.

What kind of paint? I have a couple old paint sets I think they’re acrylic

 

[Rtc/tsn]

Paint the background black, get a couple pieces of Manzanita

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Just ordered some from Amazon, 1 small and 1 large piece. I clicked that link and fell in love so I looked it up on Amazon because my mom doesn’t trust any other sites for some reason and found some that are familiar.

 

[JAYBIRD1011]

What kind of paint? I have a couple old paint sets I think they’re acrylic

I used spray paint on very clean glass before I set it up. But you could get a pint of flat black from Home Depot and brush it on I would think. Someone can correct me if I am giving you bad advice. I've never done it that way.

 

[Rtc/tsn]

I used spray paint on very clean glass before I set it up. But you could get a pint of flat black from Home Depot and brush it on I would think. Someone can correct me if I am giving you bad advice. I've never done it that way.

Would I be able to paint it with the fish and water still in it?

 

[jacktar]

Thank you, how exactly would I move the tank to get a new stand? I don’t want to stress the crap out of daisy (my flowerhorn) with that move moving. I love that stand. Also I’d have to build the stand because I don’t have money to buy one and the tank is just big enough to fit in the spot that it’s in so the measurements for the stand would have to be to the exact millimeter.

If yourself and dad have it sorted all good, maybe a future project with dad? Fully understand about the money thing mate, I built mine out of slats from a queen bed someone was throwing away. As far as moving it and stressing your beautiful fish there are video's on that also. Best of luck!

 

[Rtc/tsn]

If yourself and dad have it sorted all good, maybe a future project with dad? Fully understand about the money thing mate, I built mine out of slats from a queen bed someone was throwing away. As far as moving it and stressing your beautiful fish there are video's on that also. Best of luck!

Is it possible for you to send me a link to a suggested video for moving the fish?

 

[Jexnell]

To paint via roller you need latex paint and a 1/4in nap roller. It's what I used on my 3 125s

 

[Jexnell]

Would I be able to paint it with the fish and water still in it?

I did with two of my tank with no issues

 

[Rtc/tsn]

I did with two of my tank with no issues

Is acrylic paint okay? It’s all I have and have no way of getting anything else any time soon