seanb
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Post by seanb on Apr 11, 2013 6:14:00 GMT -5
Hey guys I was just wondering what methods you guys have found to best attach a background to an aquarium??
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Post by Jordan Emery on Apr 11, 2013 6:29:30 GMT -5
None! I just wait for the coraline algae to cover the back!!!! Usually doesn't take too long. Also GSP covering the back all is really pretty too!!! I know with my 72 and all the plumbing it would be a complete PITA to try to cut the background to accomadate all of the pipes and overflow box, and then taping it on; but it could be done I guess. Another method I have heard of is people painting the backs of their tanks (sounds a lot easier), I have no idea what type of paint to use, but I have heard of people doing it. Hope this helps...
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Post by gotareef on Apr 11, 2013 8:06:15 GMT -5
I just tape it on, but you can wet it stick it and tape it then it will be brighter
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Post by industry on Apr 11, 2013 16:07:34 GMT -5
I painted the exterior of my tank with spraypaint.
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Post by Marlin & Coral on Apr 11, 2013 16:55:28 GMT -5
Krylon Fusion spray paint from Wal Mart works very well. Tape newspaper on sides, and over the open top, lay it down so the back is facing up, so it won't drip. Just don't try to spray paint inside!....blue dust will be everywhere! LOL!
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Post by scoobnoob on Apr 11, 2013 17:07:25 GMT -5
I'm going to vinyl wrap my frag tank white.
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Post by Cowdogz on Apr 11, 2013 18:13:18 GMT -5
I've seen where people have applied automotive window tint. Don't know what you mean by "background," but I have also seen where people have used silicone and other adhesives to attach slate tiles, mock styrofoam rocks, etc.
I actually prefer no background, and I even like to keep the back panel clean of coraline, etc.
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skirossi
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Brunswick
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Post by skirossi on Apr 11, 2013 20:22:53 GMT -5
X2 on the Krylon Fusion. I painted the back of my last tank black and liked the look when it didn't have coraline on it.
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bampy
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Post by bampy on Apr 13, 2013 18:24:46 GMT -5
I like this tank. I painted it with the faux granite paint and then painted over that with Krylon. Attachments:
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