What can i use for a black background?

Supreme Reefs · Nov 11, 2009

I dont want to paint my 90g background black but is there anything else i can use? maybe something i can just stick on the back and able to pull off later? or if not able to pull off that would be fine. I saw something like that on someones tank thread but dont remember where it is...

MikeB · Nov 11, 2009

Window Tint

Supreme Reefs · Nov 11, 2009

MikeB said:
Window Tint

Where can i find that and i just apply it on like tape?

MikeB · Nov 11, 2009

You apply it just like you would of your vehicle window, a little soap and water. You can get window tint and auto stores , walmart, online is best beucase you can get the darkest "illegal" tint.

Applying window tint

benny z · Nov 11, 2009

autoparts store. instructions should be included. it's not hard. buy a hard plastic squeegee, too...or a credit card works.

Breakin Newz · Nov 11, 2009

I'd recommend

Oceanvisions Background - Crystal Black - 30 in. High (Sold by foot) | Backgrounds, Self-Adhesive | Backgrounds | Aquarium - ThatPetPlace.com

They come in all different colors and different scenes!

Supreme Reefs · Nov 11, 2009

Oh cool never thought about window tint for the tanks. Ill look around walmart and auto stores and if anything ill try that pet place

thanks everybody!

Frank · Nov 11, 2009

I used a blue plexiglass from a sign store then I took a small light tube and it shines down on the plexiglass it give a deep look that I see when I go diving I call it the infinity back. I also cut out some small fish from black vinyl and put them on the back and a liitle rock scape.

FISH PROS · Nov 11, 2009

just buy some black vinly that they make stickers out of, stuff works great and you can buy it at any sticker shop

gilmour01 · Nov 11, 2009

or roofing paper. numerous options

AZDesertRat · Nov 11, 2009

Every pet shop I have ever been in sells vinyl background that is black on one side and blue on the other. Its sold by the foot and is cheap.
That being said I much prefer paint, the vinyls and films all eventually get salt creep between them and the glass and need cleaning. Paint stays clean looking as long as you don't scratch it but is easy to touch up if scratched.

customcolor · Nov 11, 2009

i would love to see salt creep get under window tint or vinyl sticker material (5 year stuff)

Breakin Newz · Nov 11, 2009

AZDesertRat said:
Every pet shop I have ever been in sells vinyl background that is black on one side and blue on the other. Its sold by the foot and is cheap.
That being said I much prefer paint, the vinyls and films all eventually get salt creep between them and the glass and need cleaning. Paint stays clean looking as long as you don't scratch it but is easy to touch up if scratched.

Never had a problem with salt creep getting under the vinyl as long as you apply it right...

customcolor · Nov 11, 2009

im going to be using the 2% tint on my 150xt...reason for the tint..so i can move a vortech around without scratching paint off...granted most spray paints do stick...but they dont stick very well...use your finger nail and see for your self.

i would also opt to use vinyl but i have had the tint for a wile now and why spend money on something that i have already

Supreme Reefs · Nov 11, 2009

There is so many options.... hmmm i want black vinyl that sticks to the glass, i went to a few LFS but they just have the regular ones (black side and blue side) but doesnt stick.

Frank that sounds like a great idea! please share pics of you have any.