Tinting the tank

[OceanGirl07]

Ok everyone, question. I was looking to paint the back of my tank black but then thought about putting window tint on it instead. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Leaellynasaura]

I have never seen or heard of that, but I found this: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1910808

Some there are saying it turned out nice.

 

[R_C]

I have done it on the back and it works great. Right now my 125 has the overflows in the back corners and I have window tint on the side portions. It allows me not to look at the ugly plumbing and if I loose any fish I can still check that is not there.

 

[Fin]

I have used it before on corner overflows, same as R_C above. It worked fine for me, but I have always painted the backs of my tanks.

 

[Dragonreef202]

I just have aquarium background on my back

 

[Shaddow_wolf169]

King of diy does it on youtube

 

[Reefrookie220]

Window tint works, but can and ime it will eventually bubble.

 

[sayitfast]

I have done this and it worked great for me.

I used 3m window film which is fairly easy to take off if you want.

Pic of my 200 Discus tank. Had it tinted five years no issues...

 

[sayitfast]

ooops... double post... sorry

 

[Mikedawg]

I personally like the depth created by using blue; this product gives you both colors, no bubbles, etc. and is very easy to apply using dishwater detergent: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Life-USA-Background-30-Inch/dp/B0018CJSPM/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1493342190&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=bluelife+aquarium+background&th=1