UTH on a painted tank bottom...

[amnesia]

I have a 10 gallon that I want to setup for a new bp, who will be coming home soon (2010 male lesser). It was used as a fish tank and has the bottom and back panels painted black. Should I scrape the paint off the bottom before attaching my UTH? If it makes any difference, the paint is krylon fusion (spray bomb) and its been on for 6 months or more.

Thanks for your opinions.

This is the new boy, picture sent from the breeder.

[amnesia]

Hrmm, no pic. Oh well, pics when he comes home then.

[sho220]

I would leave it. It shouldn't get hot enough to do any harm...of course on glass it should be easy enough to scrape off with razor blade...

[jfreels]

If it were me, I'd take scrape the paint off the bottom and attach the UTH with foil tape.

[j_h_smith]

I would scrape the paint off of the area where you plan on placing the UTH. For nothing else, to aid in the adhesion.

Good Luck!
Jim Smith