Painting acrylic.....Inside tank

[fish]

I just bought a 60G acrylic tank from James S. in this thread http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21720">http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21720</a>

I usually like a black background instead of the blue and the back of this tank is blue acrylic.

Is there a way I can paint the acrylic black inside the tank? If so what kind of paint would i need to use?

 

[theplatypus]

People paint pvc with Krylon Fusion, but I wouldn't trust it myself.

 

[fish]

theplatypus;252908 wrote: People paint pvc with Krylon Fusion, but I wouldn't trust it myself.

My first assumption would be that it is not possible to paint inside the tank, for obvious reasons. I am just hoping I am wrong though.

I can live with the blue, but if I can make it black that would be good too.

 

[james s_]

People swear by the Krylon fusion Spray paint. Personally I wouldn't gamble with it, but It has been done. You could use the "Foam" technique, It would give you a darker background and almost looks like live rock over time. Look here......

 

[james s_]

It is not paint,the back is made from blue acrylic.

 

[jason sartain]

How about a new piece of BLACK acrylic,and then just silicone it to the back?

 

[james s_]

jason sartain;253024 wrote: How about a new piece of BLACK acrylic,and then just silicone it to the back?

Good Idea!


Fish, I am doing the same thing on my 600 for the side panels. The full sheet cost me around $110. I may have a piece big enough leftover if you would like to buy it.LMK

 

[jason sartain]

Thanks be to RAJ!
The tank I got from him had it on the two corner overflows.

 

[fish]

James S.;253065 wrote: Good Idea!


Fish, I am doing the same thing on my 600 for the side panels. The full sheet cost me around $110. I may have a piece big enough leftover if you would like to buy it.LMK

I thought of sliding a piece of black in there as well.

Let me know if you do have enough leftover, I will be interested. The tank wont be setup for awhile so I am in no rush.

 

[fish]

James S.;252970 wrote: People swear by the Krylon fusion Spray paint. Personally I wouldn't gamble with it, but It has been done. You could use the "Foam" technique, It would give you a darker background and almost looks like live rock over time. Look here......http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=962136">http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=962136</a>[/QUOTE]

Wow. That is interesting, it looks good after its been in there awhile, but I dont know if I can commit to doing that.

 

[james s_]

Yeah that foam would be a pain to clean up if you decided you did not like it.

PM me some measurements of the back of the tank and I will see if the piece I have leftover is big enough to cover. Im heading out of town for the week but can check when I get back this weekend. Thanks

 

[james s_]

Ace of Spades;253087 wrote: If you have any black acrylic left, I think I'm reading that right, I'm looking to buy some. Need to make a couple of overflow boxes.

The acrylic I have is 1/8" not sure it would work well on an overflow box.

 

[sureone]

can anyone tell me what glue to use for acrylic?
thanks

 

[theplatypus]

sureone;268430 wrote: can anyone tell me what glue to use for acrylic?
thanks

Weld-on

Which version to use depends on the application.

 

[sureone]

thank you for the reply.where can I get it tomorrow? will any of the glues sold for pvc,abs Etc. work?

 

[kirru]

if you are close to lawerencville, hit up MRC, they sell Weld-On 16 for $11-something... i used the to make my overflow box in my 40 breeder then used krylon fusion to paint it black...

 

[sureone]

thanks but I an not familiar with MRC?? help please.

 

[kirru]

My Reef Creations they are one of out sponsors, Raj is who I talked too

 

[sureone]

Cory I have looked at the sponsers list 3 times and I can't find My Reef Creations. Am I going Blind? (more blind) you were looking for weld on recently where did you find it?
thaks

 

[sureone]

Thanks. I see why I missed it. The banner on the left side, where I was looking alphabetically flashes the name maybe once ever 30 seconds. And so, another mystery solved.
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