Aquarium Background

splash

splash

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I have a 120 gal aquarium. I am having a tough time finding a background that I can tape to the outside back of my aquarium. Right now I can see everything in the back. What I did find is too small or too "busy". I want a simple blue background. Any places on-line that sell such items? Thanks!!
 
wayway

wayway

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This may not be the answer you're looking for, but it is an idea, You could just use blue spray paint. Its fairly simple to do, and looks really good. :happyfish :) :happyfish
 
salty cheese

salty cheese

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You can also apply the paint with a roller, the 2 dollar one I bought at HD gave the back of my tank some texture.
 
debbie g

debbie g

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I hope I'm remembering this correctly...try a google search on "ocean visions" They have a background in a beautiful dark blue that you sort of "soap" it on and it doesn't peel. Gives the tank a look of greater depth. I love it. Maybe if that wasn't the correct name, someone else will jump in here.
 
pontius

pontius

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PAINT. it looks FAR better than any other background. I prefer black (the actinic light will give it a bluish look), but blue looks good too. any background "scene" looks too gaudy for a sw tank. you can get 2 cans of spray paint for $2 and have 3 or 4 good coats, and it will look a lot better than a taped on that will cost probably $15. other than paint, the only other thing I'd consider would be having tint put on by a professional, which would probably cost $50 or more.
 
ratpack

ratpack

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i do vinyl graphics and decals. so i took 48" of black vinyl and i put it on the back . i rally really recomend this becasue you can take it out when ever you decide but while it is there will look perfect.:yes:
 
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tuningvis

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any way you could send some black vinal decal to me :p
for a 10gal
:D
 
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thomas712

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I prefer oceanvisions backgrounds, goes on with soap and water. Its easy to apply, self adheasive and can be removed if you really wanted to. You can use a magnetic algea cleaner right on it without problems.
Thomas
 
cliffrouse11bas

cliffrouse11bas

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I will never put a paper background on my tank again. But you could probably find some conventional background somewhere online. You can fine anything on the internet. I would still say spray paint the tank. Just my opinion...
 
robchuck

robchuck

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Poster board is a very cheap option, but doesn't look as nice as a painted background and is hard to keep dry.
 
jenn-e

jenn-e

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I just painted the back of my tank today. I really like it, no wrinkles or tape. It was easy and it looks good, you should definatley think about it.:yes:
 
pontius

pontius

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I used the regular ole Walmart brand. flat black. whatever color you use, I'd suggest flat, not gloss
 
ratpack

ratpack

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Originally posted by jew
any way you could send some black vinal decal to me :p
for a 10gal
:D
yeah maybe. send me an eamil of your tank messures. right know i dont have a lot of black vinly because im selling the bussiness but i think i have plrenty of black vinly. this vinyl had a guaranty of 5 year in a car. so imagine in a tank where it is only expose to water.
if there is anybody else intrested i have black and blue vinyl that i mite sell and ship to you.
 
scgator

scgator

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To all those who have painted.
Can you paint the back while there is livestock in it? I always assumed the fumes would kill the inhabitants.
 
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tuningvis

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Originally posted by RatPack
yeah maybe. send me an eamil of your tank messures. right know i dont have a lot of black vinly because im selling the bussiness but i think i have plrenty of black vinly. this vinyl had a guaranty of 5 year in a car. so imagine in a tank where it is only expose to water.
if there is anybody else intrested i have black and blue vinyl that i mite sell and ship to you.

jewdontknow@hotmail.com
:)
 
debbie g

debbie g

Member
There is also a paint made for glass. I painted my 55 with it. Only thing about it is that you really need to let it dry for hours before a second coat. I think I ended up doing 4 or 5 coats, but it does look nice. You can get it at any crafts store. I used about 3 little bottles. I painted my fish tank while it was still empty, so I did it outside so I couldn't tell you if there were fumes, but I didn't smell anything. Cost about $10 or thereabouts. Good luck.
Debbie G
P.S. (I'd still vote for the oceanvisions background though)
 
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