Which Colour to Paint Back of Tanks

[bigbird]

Hello All,

I have 4 new tanks for my rack and wish to paint them.
2 questions

1. Should I paint all three sides, except the front ? Or just the back and one side ?
2. Any thoughts on colour or preference ? I was thinking about black or blue.

Any ideas or help from experience ?

cheers jk :thumbup:

 

[xingu]

Black for me

 

[Stan]

I have read that painting all three sides gives the fish a better sense of securuty and spook less easily.
I agree with Xingu on black for color choice:thumbup:

 

[zeebo]

hi BB, me too, black
as for the sides, i would only paint the side/sides if they are against a wall or other tank , if you cant see in from the side due to obstruction where the tank is placed, i would paint that side ,the fish security thing others said, but if one or both sides are free, i personally like to look in from all angles ,get a better look at things if need be. thats just my 2cents worth.

lucky you , 4 new tanks , Christmas ealry! what do ya have in mind for fishies ? Ouuu, you must be having some great daydreams right now:woohoo:

Georgie

 

[bigbird]

you will see a big report to follow within the next 4 weeks of my new fish rack and yes i am excited like a kid in the candy store. cheers jk :thumbup:

 

[D-MAC]

I would also paint it Black and also the sides as you don't want fish from one tank getting disturbed by their neighbours...My shop ones are blue but thats only so customers can see all the fish...When they were black people were not seeing the darker plecos against the black backgrounds.

 

[L-ko]

Hi Jan,

I prefer neoprene.
Look there (click).

Greetings
Elko

 

[FF MkII]

Once you go black you don't go back.

 

[bigbird]

once you go back to white you know we do it right :lol:

anyway elkos system of using the black plastic rubber is just wow, insulates as well.

cheers all jk :thumbup:

 

[Phenomena]

I used vinyl in grey(slate) for the last 6 tanks and brown(clay) for the previous 6 tanks on the back and bottom. Was going to do all 3 sides but cost too much.
Much better, easier, quicker than painting (I've done blue & black paint).

The tanks are for breeding/raising fry. If it's for display I'd go for black.

 

[foti]

I like black but grey is probably my choice ?
Don't paint sides! Place something between the tanks!