paint

redman88 · 11-24-2009, 10:43 PM

should i use a latex paint or spray paint for the back of my tank?

dantimdad · 11-24-2009, 11:03 PM

I always use spray paint. But, you can remove latex paint a lot easier if you change your mind on the color.

dantimdad

fshfanatic · 11-24-2009, 11:05 PM

I use the cheapest black spray paint I can get at Walmart. .88 a can. Looks great.

DrinkTheYeastMix · 11-24-2009, 11:26 PM

Have you guys ever had problems with the spray paint dripping?

dbosman@msu.edu · 11-24-2009, 11:58 PM

Given your location I'd go for alien technology.
As to a background, consider a plastic garbage bag crunched up and taped in place with bulges and loose areas. That will give you a bit of an illusion of depth and it's removable with out using a razor blade. Light re-strike is improved over a flat coating as well.

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11-24-2009, 11:03 PM	#2
dantimdad Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Alabama Posts: 83	I always use spray paint. But, you can remove latex paint a lot easier if you change your mind on the color. dantimdad

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dbosman@msu.edu Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Lansing, MI, USA Posts: 2,710	Given your location I'd go for alien technology. As to a background, consider a plastic garbage bag crunched up and taped in place with bulges and loose areas. That will give you a bit of an illusion of depth and it's removable with out using a razor blade. Light re-strike is improved over a flat coating as well.