What paint to use on INSIDE of aquarium?

[CichlidAddict]

I have a large plywood tank with a glass front. It had previously been used for saltwater and the inside was sealed/painted with white epoxy resin.
I want to paint it black.
Any ideas on what to use?
I got a quote on black epoxy resin for $360 (5 gallons was the smallest quantity i could get). Anything cheaper that would work?

 

[Pharaoh]

Just use a different brand of epoxy. You could get it a lot cheaper and will give you the best results.

 

[FishDog]

Get some pond armor, it is like $75 a gallon and it comes in a lot of colors. Just do a google search

 

[Bassinkorea]

Just make sure that the paint you choose is compatible with the white paint.
Do you know what kind of epoxy paint the white paint is??

 

[greenterra]

Just make sure that the paint you choose is compatible with the white paint.
Do you know what kind of epoxy paint the white paint is??

Bass makes a good point. Generally you will need to use an epoxy over an epoxy. You will also need to give the original a thorough sanding as the new coats will stick by a mechanical means and not chemical bond.

 

[CichlidAddict]

Thanks for the info. If I sand the existing epoxy with large grit sandpaper do you think pond armor would stick to it?

 

[greenterra]

If it is epoxy on epoxy it should. Maybe see if you can get a small sample/kit and try a test spot to be sure.