Temporary background: roller shades?

[SteveG_inDC]

I am building a 6' long in-wall tank and would like to keep the back glass clean so I can enjoy the tank from the fish room as well as the living room. However, my wife does not want the fish room to be visible from the living room (through the tank). I have been thinking about various ways to make a removable background. What do you all suggest?
- Black vinyl or acrylic panels with velcro or hooks?
- Black roller shades custom made (72" wide x 25" tall)?
- Something else?

I want this very easy to cover and uncover while not being hideously expensive.

 

[bsr2430]

First idea, get rid of that wife. I’m sure you could probably upgrade her.

The shade idea is probably the only one, but what about a poster? Maybe some kind of wall Art that she likes? You could even put one facing out, and one facing in. The one facing in could be a coral or fish poster.

 

[SteveG_inDC]

;Facepalm
Bumping for suggestions that don't involve divorcing my wife of 20 years.

 

[SteveG_inDC]

Update in case anyone sees this: I bought the shade and I love it. Cost $95 shipped (price high because it's 72" wide x 52" tall) and was easy to install. It works perfectly. I get a nice black background whenever I want, and a view into the tank from the fish room whenever I want.

 

[MentalNote]

Interesting solution. Thanks for the follow-up. I like the ability to easily raise it and see the tank for maintenance from the back.

$95 roller shade is a lot cheaper than half of everything. Plus, she allowed you to get a 6’ long in-wall tank; Hard to upgrade on that.

 

[xxkenny90xx]

Very nice, the shade is a great idea!

 

[ZoWhat]

I am building a 6' long in-wall tank and would like to keep the back glass clean so I can enjoy the tank from the fish room as well as the living room. However, my wife does not want the fish room to be visible from the living room (through the tank). I have been thinking about various ways to make a removable background. What do you all suggest?
- Black vinyl or acrylic panels with velcro or hooks?
- Black roller shades custom made (72" wide x 25" tall)?
- Something else?

I want this very easy to cover and uncover while not being hideously expensive.

IMO get a new wife. You otta see all the upgrades to choose from, wowzer

 

[xxkenny90xx]

IMO get a new wife. You otta see all the upgrades to choose from, wowzer

Can you post some links and maybe price quotes for these upgrades? lol sorry I'll stop

 

[ZoWhat]

Can you post some links and maybe price quotes for these upgrades? lol sorry I'll stop

You looking to buy or rent?

 

[nezw0001]

Love the shade idea! nice work!

 

[Woodneers]

I was thinking a shade like that or just some window tint.

 

[ZoWhat]

Put blinders on your wife..lol

 

[bsr2430]

Put blinders on your wife..lol

Yeah, you try that first and let us know how that goes

 

[KWT]

My wife is a quilter and she used fabric to back ours, it is just hanging from the top, easy to remove, throw in the washer if dirty.

 

[KWT]

This is it

 

[bsr2430]

Looks like little Santa’s helper isn’t six feet away....

 

[KWT]

He would not get in the water, but he is behind the glass barrier

 

[puffster]

I am looking into one-way view tint for my 6'....for different reasons though. good luck!

 

[Lebsam225gal]

Interesting solution. Thanks for the follow-up. I like the ability to easily raise it and see the tank for maintenance from the back.

$95 roller shade is a lot cheaper than half of everything. Plus, she let allowed you to get a 6’ long in-wall tank; Hard to upgrade on that.

That’s exactly what I was going to say