Covering Back of Aquarium????

jlt232000 · 01/30/2009, 01:51 AM

What do you use to cover the back of the aquarium? The glass on the outside where cords hang. I have seen background covers for sale at the store but dont like any of them?

MileHighFish · 01/30/2009, 01:54 AM

I spray paint the back black some use blue. I think this gives a good pop and it covers all the S&it in the back.

jlt232000 · 01/30/2009, 01:57 AM

Any particular type of paint? This is a glass tank.

MileHighFish · 01/30/2009, 02:01 AM

I use a gloss on the outer pane of glass, No particular type.

RickySan · 01/30/2009, 02:37 AM

well, there is a lot you can do. I prefer just putting a back or blue background paper on. You can get this at most LFS. My roommate has a 10g and uses foil. It gives the tank a cave like aspect.

bmxdad · 01/30/2009, 05:39 AM

my old tank i used auto window tint, new tank is painted black

joem1cha3l · 01/30/2009, 05:49 AM

Painted both of my tanks black. I rolled on a flat Rustoleum Black. Works really well and dont have to risk overspray!

192clark · 01/30/2009, 06:42 AM

I sprayed blu and black in thin coats until completely covered. The bleeding through effect that it gives adds depth. Krylon Fussion paint

KRASHPD · 01/30/2009, 06:58 AM

You can order vinyl adhesive that is easy to install from marinedepot.com. I believe it comes in black or blue.

drshdow · 01/30/2009, 08:53 AM

If your not sure about what kind of background you want, buy a bunch of different types from the lfs, different colors, etc. Then mix a tablespoon or two of regular dish detergent into a cup of water. Coat the whole background with it using an old paintbrush and put it on the back. Then use a ruler to flatten out all of the air bubbles. The dish detergent is a non permanent way of attaching it and makes it easily removable. Stays on pretty well too, mine has been on for 3 years

DevilBoy · 01/30/2009, 10:17 AM

i used black krylon fusion spray paint

YE||0W TA|\|G · 01/30/2009, 10:18 AM

I recently just picked up this backing thats shiny silver on one side and a shiny deep blue on the other.. wasnt to sure how it would look but actually the dark blue made the tank look even deep of the reflection of all my rock work.. it gave it a faint reflection of a further reef. Kinda Neat IMO

Cant really tell here but once i get everything finished ill post another pic

rob28 · 01/30/2009, 10:21 AM

if you do go with a bought vynal background petrolium jelly works greaat,Put a then coat on the tank then squeggee out the air with a credit card wipe up excess jelly,A couple pcs. of tape on the edge dosen't hurt.Keeps backing on and gives it the wet look.had backing on fresh water tanks for yrs,now almost 2yrs on my salt

jlt232000 · 01/30/2009, 10:39 AM

thanks good suggestions.. think i am gona paint it.

Ranchhand02 · 01/30/2009, 11:32 AM

I used a blue window cling that is made for aquariums. It will be easier to remove if you decide to change your mind.

01/30/2009, 01:51 AM	#1
jlt232000 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 82	Covering Back of Aquarium???? What do you use to cover the back of the aquarium? The glass on the outside where cords hang. I have seen background covers for sale at the store but dont like any of them?

01/30/2009, 01:54 AM	#2
MileHighFish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NM. Posts: 1,722	I spray paint the back black some use blue. I think this gives a good pop and it covers all the S&it in the back. __________________ See "Red House" for pics!! I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later. Mitch Hedberg Current Tank Info: Reef tank, 100 gal Lee Mar polished.. 60 sump.. 800 watts mh 20k radium..Ran on "Taiwan HQI Ballast" 330 watt VHO.. 48 watt compacts (dawn/dusk).. sps/lps tank..

01/30/2009, 02:01 AM	#4
MileHighFish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NM. Posts: 1,722	I use a gloss on the outer pane of glass, No particular type. __________________ See "Red House" for pics!! I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later. Mitch Hedberg Current Tank Info: Reef tank, 100 gal Lee Mar polished.. 60 sump.. 800 watts mh 20k radium..Ran on "Taiwan HQI Ballast" 330 watt VHO.. 48 watt compacts (dawn/dusk).. sps/lps tank..

01/30/2009, 02:37 AM	#5
RickySan Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 518	well, there is a lot you can do. I prefer just putting a back or blue background paper on. You can get this at most LFS. My roommate has a 10g and uses foil. It gives the tank a cave like aspect. __________________ RM3 Current Tank Info: AGA 30g Reef 36x12x18, 4x39 ATI T5, 39w LED, Koralia 425, VorTech MP10wES, HOB CPR 2 Skimmer, 60lbs LS, 40lbs LR

01/30/2009, 05:49 AM	#7
joem1cha3l Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,158	Painted both of my tanks black. I rolled on a flat Rustoleum Black. Works really well and dont have to risk overspray! __________________ IM10G Nano - MP10, AI Nano, RKL

01/30/2009, 01:57 AM	#3
jlt232000 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 82	Any particular type of paint? This is a glass tank.

01/30/2009, 05:39 AM	#6
bmxdad Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 79	my old tank i used auto window tint, new tank is painted black

01/30/2009, 06:42 AM	#8
192clark Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 635	I sprayed blu and black in thin coats until completely covered. The bleeding through effect that it gives adds depth. Krylon Fussion paint

01/30/2009, 06:58 AM	#9
KRASHPD Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 1,185	You can order vinyl adhesive that is easy to install from marinedepot.com. I believe it comes in black or blue. __________________ "Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked" - Warren Buffet

01/30/2009, 08:53 AM	#10
drshdow Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 75	If your not sure about what kind of background you want, buy a bunch of different types from the lfs, different colors, etc. Then mix a tablespoon or two of regular dish detergent into a cup of water. Coat the whole background with it using an old paintbrush and put it on the back. Then use a ruler to flatten out all of the air bubbles. The dish detergent is a non permanent way of attaching it and makes it easily removable. Stays on pretty well too, mine has been on for 3 years __________________ (1) Blue Hippos Tang 3" (2) Cinnamon Clowns 2.5" (2) Engineer Goby 6" (1) Damsel 1" (1) Peppermint Shrimp A few Blue and Scarlet Hermits Zoas, Kenya Trees, Torch Current Tank Info: 100G, 55G sump/fuge, Mag24, T5's, 150lbs LR, 1"sandbed

01/30/2009, 10:17 AM	#11
DevilBoy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wooster, Ohio Posts: 1,724	i used black krylon fusion spray paint

01/30/2009, 10:18 AM	#12
YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G Registered Member $YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G's Avatar$ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hillsborough New Jersey Posts: 699	I recently just picked up this backing thats shiny silver on one side and a shiny deep blue on the other.. wasnt to sure how it would look but actually the dark blue made the tank look even deep of the reflection of all my rock work.. it gave it a faint reflection of a further reef. Kinda Neat IMO Cant really tell here but once i get everything finished ill post another pic __________________ Rome was not built in a day, and neither was the ocean.. or our aquariums.. patience is they key to success.
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01/30/2009, 10:21 AM	#13
rob28 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 241	if you do go with a bought vynal background petrolium jelly works greaat,Put a then coat on the tank then squeggee out the air with a credit card wipe up excess jelly,A couple pcs. of tape on the edge dosen't hurt.Keeps backing on and gives it the wet look.had backing on fresh water tanks for yrs,now almost 2yrs on my salt __________________ When Hell Freezes Over I'll Ice Fish There TOO!!!! Current Tank Info: 55gallon,16 gall.refugium/sump 4X55W T5'S 2 false Percs,Pj Cardinal,6 line Wrasses,Green Manderine, Flame Angle,2- Purple Firefish,Lawnmower Blenny,Serpant Star,Seaba Anm., Hammer coral,Zoo's, 80 lbs Live rock/100 lbs sand

01/30/2009, 10:39 AM	#14
jlt232000 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 82	thanks good suggestions.. think i am gona paint it.

01/30/2009, 11:32 AM	#15
Ranchhand02 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 532	I used a blue window cling that is made for aquariums. It will be easier to remove if you decide to change your mind.