Paint the aquarium bottom?

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  1. khowst

    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    I was wondering if I should or if people have painted the bottom of thier aquarium? Yes of course the outside. Here is my question why: I run a ATS on a reverse cycle and I never really noticed until tank maintenance today there are a couple of I'll assume algae spots on the bottom of the tank under the substrate against the bottom glass. Do those matter or should i care? I also noticed after lights out that the pistol shrimp has dug down to against the glass and the ATS/sump lighting is showing out up thru his holes. I am not to worried about that though. Any thoughts?
     
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  2. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    it should be fine to paint IMO you could also put tint from walmart that just sticks on.
     
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  3. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    i would if u have a deep sand bed dont need o2 being created in the bottom of dsb
     
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