Question on Painting Back Glass

[Mike Lemming]

Hey guys,
I just finished my second coat of painting the back of my new tank. I’m curious as to how many coats you guys think is sufficient? I can’t see any light leak so, I think I’ve coated everything.
Let me know how many you guys do.
Thanks!

 

[Kens Bees]

I used a pint to do a 24" square with a small roller. I think it was at least three coats.

 

[Mike Lemming]

I appreciate it. I have a 6’ 125g that I’ve done 2 so far. Maybe I’ll wait for it to dry and bang out one more coat. Thanks!

 

[Kens Bees]

When I thought I was done I put a light bulb inside the tank and looked for holes from the back. That's why I ended up using the whole pint

 

[Mike Lemming]

Good idea. Thanks!

 

[CapeReefer]

I’d also suggest three coats. Especially if you have equipment off of the back of the tank…like I had my powerheads on the back glass of the tank and just from removing them to do any maintenance could easily scratch / chip the paint.

 

[Mike Lemming]

Didn’t even think of that. Thanks!

I’d also suggest three coats. Especially if you have equipment off of the back of the tank…like I had my powerheads on the back glass of the tank and just from removing them to do any maintenance could easily scratch / chip the paint.

I’d also suggest three coats. Especially if you have equipment off of the back of the tank…like I had my powerheads on the back glass of the tank and just from removing them to do any maintenance could easily scratch / chip the paint.

 

[shrimpchips]

If there’s trim, especially along the top, make sure some paint gets beneath the trim or else you’ll have an annoying light line across the back.

 

[Zirky]

I brushed/ finger troweled all edges with aquarium safe silicone after the paint dried just to seal and strengthen them.