painting out side of tank

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  1. flyguy91318

    flyguy91318 Astrea Snail

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    So the 125 we bought off of craigslist was some what painted black and I would like to touch it up so no light comes through.

    What type of black paint do I use??
     
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  2. iLLwiLL

    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    If it was painted black on the back (outside) a sharpie would probably work just fine for smaller scratches. After its been set up for a few months as a reef you will never notice it as it will be covered by the rock or coraline.

    ~Will.
     
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  3. WuWu

    WuWu Feather Star

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    i'd assume they used spraypaint >,< , i almost went that route myself
    instead i bought 3/16" black plexiglass and had it cut to fit the back works pretty handy :p
     
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  4. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Exterior Latex is what I used.
     
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  5. Freeway

    Freeway Plankton

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    krylon fusion
     
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    bama Humpback Whale

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    thats what i used
     
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  7. dannydesiliva

    dannydesiliva Plankton

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    Wow I will try this..
     
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  8. surfnthreef

    surfnthreef Flamingo Tongue

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    Black Limousine tint is the way to go. . . . just squeegie it on and call it a day!
     
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