Backgrounds

robertifly · 01/21/2007, 10:25 PM

What do you use for reef tank back glass, back grounds color, Black, Blue, or other?

2swift · 01/21/2007, 10:35 PM

Blue here.

brandonst878 · 01/21/2007, 11:26 PM

I have black.

evilsike · 01/21/2007, 11:26 PM

I used to have reflective blue. it made the tank look big. but then corraline grew. it was a nice pink background.
I changed it a bit and made black and wow, my corals seem to pop out more.
Black's my vote. whew

Konadog · 01/21/2007, 11:30 PM

Reef Ceramics:

victor_c3 · 01/22/2007, 12:44 AM

Reef ceramics:

wow, what a great idea. I'm definately going to have to look into getting some of that (those) for my tank that I'm just starting.

aquarius77 · 01/22/2007, 01:04 AM

Reef Ceramics: Thats the stuff there!
Got a link or any info for us?

victor_c3 · 01/22/2007, 01:15 AM

I found this link on google:

http://www.captiveoceans.com/mm5/mer...=Korallen-Welt

aquarius77 · 01/22/2007, 01:58 AM

IDK ... after seeing the price and some of the stuff i think my blue Krylon Fusion for 3 bucks was a steal!

victor_c3 · 01/22/2007, 02:41 AM

True about the price, but I guess you get what you pay for.

I also went with the Krylon, but opted for black.

Depending how it turns out, I think reef ceramics could really give your tank an interesting look.

I think it would be cool to have the wall filled up with corals and whatnot and then have a low wall/pile of LR in the foreground.

I might just have to incoporate using this into my current tank that I setting up...

$200 would fill up the back of my 30 gallon tank perfectly.

aquarius77 · 01/22/2007, 05:00 AM

I am currently giving these a whirl and so far i like them alot.

http://www.aqua-mags.com/product.php

victor_c3 · 01/22/2007, 05:10 AM

Do you have any pictures of what your tank looks like with these installed? These don't look like a bad idea either...

nano7joy · 01/22/2007, 05:19 AM

Chose other because current tanks aren't painted but one is covered in coraline

aquarius77 · 01/22/2007, 05:21 AM

Ill get some up, there are also some pics on their website.
I like them, in my opinion they are great, and they dont look bad even new. The way i see it once the coral overgrows the mags its going to attach to the glass as well and you will likely never see them again.
I attached a reverse superman monti frag and an orange capricornis and one very branchy acro, if you mount the right coral on there i think they will do an awesome job long term. Im thinking the cupping encrusting monties will be cool, they grow fast and the glass is a perfect place for them.

MAKAVELI 77 · 01/22/2007, 08:10 AM

Any it is just what u like, i like black keeps the light in the reef....

zooty · 01/22/2007, 08:16 AM

I voted other. No background but my tank is against a blue wall.

The new tank will be painted black since it will be against a yellow wall

SDguy · 01/22/2007, 08:41 AM

I voted other.

Coralline.

JMBoehling · 01/22/2007, 10:26 AM

I use Frag-mags on mine by Aqua-mags.

later,

Jim

evilsike · 01/22/2007, 02:06 PM

hey Jim, got a website for that product?
that's very unique. first time I saw something like that
how much it cost per frag to be on the back? if it's magnet, will it be strong enough to hold when corals grow some more?

chris.hampton · 01/22/2007, 02:26 PM

At the moment i have a dark metallic blue but i am looking into expandable foam then painted but i need to read about it about more before i decide!!

JMBoehling · 01/22/2007, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by evilsike
hey Jim, got a website for that product?
that's very unique. first time I saw something like that
how much it cost per frag to be on the back? if it's magnet, will it be strong enough to hold when corals grow some more?

www.aqua-mags.com and they sell em on Ebay as well.

View Poll Results: What color background for your Reef?
Do you use Black?	38	54.29%
Do you use Blue?	22	31.43%
Do you use Red?	0	0%
Other?	10	14.29%
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01/21/2007, 10:25 PM	#1
robertifly Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milan, Tn Posts: 867	Backgrounds What do you use for reef tank back glass, back grounds color, Black, Blue, or other? __________________ reefracer Current Tank Info: none

01/21/2007, 10:35 PM	#2
2swift Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ruskin,FLA Posts: 876	Blue here. __________________ Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Current Tank Info: 150g with twin FX4 canisters-Jebao 90Wave maker-2 AQUASKY Fluval Lights-AquaMaxx TS-2 Sulfur Denitrator

01/21/2007, 11:26 PM	#4
evilsike Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 427	I used to have reflective blue. it made the tank look big. but then corraline grew. it was a nice pink background. I changed it a bit and made black and wow, my corals seem to pop out more. Black's my vote. whew __________________ All experts were once a beginner Current Tank Info: 46 Gal bow front, Aqua C 120, 10g sump w/ 6"x10" refuge, 5x39 T5, AC2, 2xmodded mj

01/21/2007, 11:30 PM	#5
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	Reef Ceramics: __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

01/21/2007, 11:26 PM	#3
brandonst878 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 196	I have black.

01/22/2007, 12:44 AM	#6
victor_c3 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 513	Reef ceramics: wow, what a great idea. I'm definately going to have to look into getting some of that (those) for my tank that I'm just starting.

01/22/2007, 01:04 AM	#7
aquarius77 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland, Il Posts: 2,198	Reef Ceramics: Thats the stuff there! Got a link or any info for us?

01/22/2007, 01:15 AM	#8
victor_c3 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 513	I found this link on google: http://www.captiveoceans.com/mm5/mer...=Korallen-Welt

01/22/2007, 01:58 AM	#9
aquarius77 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland, Il Posts: 2,198	IDK ... after seeing the price and some of the stuff i think my blue Krylon Fusion for 3 bucks was a steal!

01/22/2007, 02:41 AM	#10
victor_c3 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 513	True about the price, but I guess you get what you pay for. I also went with the Krylon, but opted for black. Depending how it turns out, I think reef ceramics could really give your tank an interesting look. I think it would be cool to have the wall filled up with corals and whatnot and then have a low wall/pile of LR in the foreground. I might just have to incoporate using this into my current tank that I setting up... $200 would fill up the back of my 30 gallon tank perfectly.

01/22/2007, 05:00 AM	#11
aquarius77 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland, Il Posts: 2,198	I am currently giving these a whirl and so far i like them alot. http://www.aqua-mags.com/product.php

01/22/2007, 05:10 AM	#12
victor_c3 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 513	Do you have any pictures of what your tank looks like with these installed? These don't look like a bad idea either...

01/22/2007, 05:19 AM	#13
nano7joy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenton, MO Posts: 363	Chose other because current tanks aren't painted but one is covered in coraline __________________ MEMBER OF S.L.A.S.H. ~ Saint Louis Area Saltwater Hobbyists Current Tank Info: planted&nano-reef

01/22/2007, 05:21 AM	#14
aquarius77 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland, Il Posts: 2,198	Ill get some up, there are also some pics on their website. I like them, in my opinion they are great, and they dont look bad even new. The way i see it once the coral overgrows the mags its going to attach to the glass as well and you will likely never see them again. I attached a reverse superman monti frag and an orange capricornis and one very branchy acro, if you mount the right coral on there i think they will do an awesome job long term. Im thinking the cupping encrusting monties will be cool, they grow fast and the glass is a perfect place for them.

01/22/2007, 08:10 AM	#15
MAKAVELI 77 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: manchester CT Posts: 22	Any it is just what u like, i like black keeps the light in the reef.... __________________ "Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real." Tupac Shakur Current Tank Info: 30gal finnex m tank, 1 vortech power unit,40 pounds lr skimmer built in refugium, fluval 404 mostly Softie coral, Tang an Yellow head Gobie/// 20gal finnex same setup as the other just DIY 20gal sump an fuge

01/22/2007, 08:16 AM	#16
zooty Fish Warden Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 694	I voted other. No background but my tank is against a blue wall. The new tank will be painted black since it will be against a yellow wall __________________ A clean skimmer is a happy skimmer Current Tank Info: 180g RR, 3 AI Royal Blue LEDs, Oct. Skim, mixed reef

01/22/2007, 08:41 AM	#17
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	I voted other. Coralline. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

01/22/2007, 10:26 AM	#18
JMBoehling Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,353	I use Frag-mags on mine by Aqua-mags. later, Jim __________________ Richmond Reef Club Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon AGA, Bare Bottom, (02) 10" Skylights, 216 Watts T5HO, (04) 4 watt cree LED's, Deltec AP600 Skimmer

01/22/2007, 02:06 PM	#19
evilsike Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 427	hey Jim, got a website for that product? that's very unique. first time I saw something like that how much it cost per frag to be on the back? if it's magnet, will it be strong enough to hold when corals grow some more? __________________ All experts were once a beginner Current Tank Info: 46 Gal bow front, Aqua C 120, 10g sump w/ 6"x10" refuge, 5x39 T5, AC2, 2xmodded mj

01/22/2007, 02:26 PM	#20
chris.hampton Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 490	At the moment i have a dark metallic blue but i am looking into expandable foam then painted but i need to read about it about more before i decide!! __________________ Imagine how deep the ocean would be if there wasn’t any sponges!! Current Tank Info: 95 (UK) gal 2 years old and 10 gal with bangi babies!!!