painting the tank

[kevinly]

I was wondering if painting the tank black for the background is a good idea?

[Rico]

i paint all my tanks. the ones i offered you are all painted.

[FuzzyDragon09]

People do it all the time. Someone told me latex is best (can't remember who). It can easily be removed with a razor blade, in case in the future you decide you don't want it.

[cichlid1409]

Painting the back of a tank can seriously hurt the PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) of your lighting . there was a write up about this in the may issue of Tropical fish Hobbiest magazine. although if you are not keeping plants or corals that shouldn't really matter. I agree with the latex enamel paint, comes off easily down the road.

[specialone0812]

use the oil base paint . its really easy to paint and cheap. paint about 3 layers and your background will look nice. then cover the back of your tank by paper and tape so water can not get on when doing water change or cleaning filter. if you want to change the color later, just use wet tower, remove the paint easily.

[newb]

also...choose your background color wisely. it will affect the color of your fish. For instance, Discus would not look at all in a black background tank. The fish would stay dark in color. Yet a very light blue background would bring out its colors very nicely. Just depends on the fish.

[kevinly]

also...choose your background color wisely. it will affect the color of your fish. For instance, Discus would not look at all in a black background tank. The fish would stay dark in color. Yet a very light blue background would bring out its colors very nicely. Just depends on the fish.

what is a good color for my flowerhorn?

[newb]

not sure about that one...I have never kept a flowerhorn. Jisatsuguy keeps them. he might help you out

[PhishPhreek]

I use dark blue for my light colored bettas (White or pastel).
Pink for my dark bettas (Blue or Red)
Light blue for everything else.

I usually buy a can of cheap latex and a 3" foam brush or roller and it takes 2 coats.

[FuzzyDragon09]

Anybody ever used white or grey? Seems like black and blue are the most popular.

[PhishPhreek]

I like the lighter pastells for planted tanks, seems to give them more light.

[kevinly]

i just got a 50 gallon tank and stand from my uncle. i painted the stand black today. now i am comtemplating what color should i paint the tank's wooden frame? any ideas anyone?