Paint?

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  1. Tadpole1mill

    Tadpole1mill Purple Spiny Lobster

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    So i was wondering, what kind of paint you all use for your tanks? I would like to paint the back pannel of my tank. . Any idea what brand is safe? Links would be wonderful :) Also anything we could get at lowes or home depot would also be great, :) thanks.
     
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  2. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    latex is fine. I used artist acrylic... It will peel off really easy.
     
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  3. medhatreefguy

    medhatreefguy Fire Worm

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    I used Krylon fusion. Works great and still not hard to remove.
     
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  4. praetorian24

    praetorian24 Astrea Snail

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    My co-worker usually buys the paint that you just spray at the back of the tank or whichever side you prefer (probably water based?) and he picks them up either at Lowes or Home Depot. As for brand, I'm not sure but I could check on Monday. Just make sure that you cover the opening of the aquarium so as not to get any sprayed paint inside the aquarium.
     
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