best way for black back ground ?

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
You could always do the cheap way: black garbage bag.
 
Paint looks sweet, but probably not the best if you want to sell your tank. I would just go some black back ground, looks pretty good IMO.
 
I use polystyrene foam sheets painted black (not with a can and with the right paint otherwise the paint will eat the foam).

Helps with insulation as well i have 1 sheet on the back and 1 peice on one side, cut to size obveiously.
 
yeah, latex paint is pretty easy to remove.
but good luck with japes idea.
 
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