David R Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 As you can see the durso in my new tank stands out like dogs bollox, is there anything I can paint it with to make it a little less obvious? I was going to ask for the overflow to be made out of tinted glass but forgot ( :facepalm: ), hopefully the algae soon grows in there and makes it a bit less obvious.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 As you can see the durso in my new tank stands out like dogs bollox, is there anything I can paint it with to make it a little less obvious? I was going to ask for the overflow to be made out of tinted glass but forgot ( :facepalm: ), hopefully the algae soon grows in there and makes it a bit less obvious.... Wouldn't it be easier to just get some black acrylic and put it on the inside of the overflow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Possibly, but I'd prefer to be able to still see in there to see the water level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 black house paint once dry is safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 black house paint once dry is safe But is dark green? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 ordinary exterior acrylic house paint?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 that is what i use in both marine and fresh for stand pipes 2 coats usually have used spray enamel in the past as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 choice, will have to go grab a can of matt black next time I'm in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Leave it and it'll go brown. Shine some light on it and it'll go green. Your choice Nice setup by the way! How big is the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 140 long, 65 wide, 48 high. Very similar size to the reef tank I sold you... :facepalm: more here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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