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thetman36

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question how should I leak test my new 210 gal reef tank. Should I fill it with salt water, or RO/DI water or just tap water. how long should I let it sit. If I use Ro/Di water can I then mix my salt right in the tank or if I use salt water and it leaks then I waste all that salt. If I use tap water and there is not leak then I have to empty it all. what should I do?
 

thetman36

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ok one more question i am going to paint the back of the tank black should i use high gloss or semi gloss latex paint. the guy at my local paint store gave me Benjamin more semi gloss. I always just got spray paint high gloss but i can't do that inside the house and i am not lifting this monstrosity so latex i think would work but should i switch it out for high gloss?
 

thirty6

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i think its a matter of preference what sheen you pick, and after awhile it wont really be able to tell anyway. i just painted the back of my tank indoors and used the small skinny roller. i originally was going to use rustoleum paint and asked the paint guy if i could tint it. after a short discussion i left with a can of behr paint, regular wall paint. the paint adhered well but it took 4 coats to really cover properly.
 

thetman36

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yup all scraped. I used denatured alcohol its ready to go. I am going to roll on with sponge roller and sponge brush. planning on 4 supper thin coats. Thanks Jonathan!
still can't leak test till i get the stand sorted. Thought i would do my homework early so I would be ready go.
 

FMF0331

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A buddy of mine used a background that he purchased from "that pet place" it's like putting on window tints - very easy. It comes in blue or black. Somewhere around $4.95 per foot. I'm very happy with the end result.
 

thetman36

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glad that worked out. One bubble or piece of dust or hair between the tint and the glass and you will see it. used it once but i guess the glass was not clean enough because there was this one spot that i noticed and it bugged the #$% out of me. :)
 

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