question on how to deal with the back portion of glass on a large tank

[noahreefer]

Hey reefers I’ve been looking at a tank that I want to buy that is a see through tank. What way would work best to manually put the black color on the tank glass?

 

[lolgranny]

Hey reefers I’ve been looking at a tank that I want to buy that is a see through tank. What way would work best to manually put the black color on the tank glass?

Spray paint it

 

[Mrx7899]

You can use black vinyl or you can get Rust-Oleum paint and paint the back black with a roller

 

[noahreefer]

Spray paint it

That would be reed safe right?

 

[mch1984]

Spray paint the outside of the back glass and it’s perfectly safe. You can also use window tint, that’s what i used on mine.

 

[HB AL]

The spray paint goes on the outside with no ill effects to the tank inhabitants.

 

[Xavierwally]

Easy way will be use Rust-Oleum paint and paint the back black with a roller. Two coats max and you are done, just let each coat dry first.

 

[11f150]

I painted mine with a roller so I wasnt spraying mist everywhere on my tank.

 

[lolgranny]

That would be reed safe right?

Just tape it off and put plastic over the actual “tank”
I’ve always done it this way then put a couple coats of clear on it since I use a magnet to clean the tank. Makes it move smoother and protects against scratches

 

[noahreefer]

Okay thanks guys!!!!

 

[OREGONIC]

Plasti dip the backside on outside.

 

[Bayareareefer18]

I used black window tint from home depot. Was very easy but paint would be much darker

 

[lolgranny]

I used black window tint from home depot. Was very easy but paint would be much darker

And cheaper!

 

[Maggie321]

I used plasti dip on my small tank. I will be doing the same on my big tank.

 

[BZOFIQ]

I've used black vinyl in the past with great results.

 

[Toosalty]

I used black window tint from amazon. It went on easy and looks nice.

 

[needbiggertanks]

I slapped 2 pieces of black construction paper from walmart on mine. 88 cents, and not permanent. Just an idea.

 

[lolgranny]

I had my wife cook dinner, after she messed that up I took a knife and scraped the burnt pan for a couple hours. I then took some Elmer’s glue and spread that on the glass with a butter knife and proceeded to put the burnt stuff on the back.

Not a professional job, but it did the trick. I just have a few spots I need to touch up. I’m in no rush though, I try and have her avoid the kitchen.

 

[Moo76]

if the tank is still not full of water, you might want to silicone a few pieces of dry rock to the upper side. I have done this in a couple of tanks. I makes a great little "mini-fuge" inside the main tank for the pods and friends.

 

[User1]

My tank has black vinyl. Works well and if I get tired of it I can swap colors! A fella has to match!