Where to find good backgrounds

Spongebob20 · 08/07/2013, 09:06 AM

Hey guys,

After much consideration I've decided I want to put a background on my tank. I don't want a plain blue or plain black background. I would like a background that is dark blue and fades into a really deep dark blue or black, so it looks more realistic and adds depth. Anyone know where I can find this type of background online? Thanks!

Joe0813 · 08/07/2013, 09:10 AM

I would make your own.... buy the blue background then paint where you want the darker spots

Spongebob20 · 08/07/2013, 09:18 AM

ya I was thinking that... any tips for making the color change really gradual from dark blue to black?

igot2gats · 08/07/2013, 09:33 AM

Here. This site is good, and it's what I used.

DB7, or DB103 - depending on the size of your tank.

http://www.pennplax.com/pennplax%20p...ackgrounds.pdf

Spongebob20 · 08/07/2013, 09:36 AM

Thanks Jeff!

Fizz71 · 08/07/2013, 12:09 PM

I used something like these on my 105g to cover up the stuff behind the tank until the coraline coated it. Back then most of the fake backgrounds had double-side of blue or gradient blue.

08/07/2013, 09:06 AM	#1
Spongebob20 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 66	Where to find good backgrounds Hey guys, After much consideration I've decided I want to put a background on my tank. I don't want a plain blue or plain black background. I would like a background that is dark blue and fades into a really deep dark blue or black, so it looks more realistic and adds depth. Anyone know where I can find this type of background online? Thanks!

08/07/2013, 09:10 AM	#2
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	I would make your own.... buy the blue background then paint where you want the darker spots __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef

08/07/2013, 09:33 AM	#4
igot2gats Deeeetroit Basketball! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,063	Here. This site is good, and it's what I used. DB7, or DB103 - depending on the size of your tank. http://www.pennplax.com/pennplax%20p...ackgrounds.pdf __________________ Jeff Stop being lazy, and use the search function. Seriously. Current Tank Info: 75g DT / 20g sump / 20g QT - Eheim 1250, Tunze Osmolator 3155, GHL Profilux 3, 2 Tunze 6095, Tunze Wavebox, Aqua Illumination Hydra LEDs

08/07/2013, 12:09 PM	#6
Fizz71 FragSwapper Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Lawn, PA Posts: 5,800	I used something like these on my 105g to cover up the stuff behind the tank until the coraline coated it. Back then most of the fake backgrounds had double-side of blue or gradient blue. __________________ --Fizz Current Tank Info: Current system is 8x2x2 240g peninsula setup with a single "chamber" 100g sump in the basement with an RDSB. All corals are 100% home grown from frags of fellow reefers (low natural reef impact).

08/07/2013, 09:18 AM	#3
Spongebob20 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 66	ya I was thinking that... any tips for making the color change really gradual from dark blue to black?

08/07/2013, 09:36 AM	#5
Spongebob20 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 66	Thanks Jeff!