Black Background?

[Tiretrackeel lover]

I am trying to decide if i should add a black background. Add your opinions.

 

[Adamrhh]

I like black backgrounds, as a lot do.. I do however like blue background if you have tan sand..

 

[johnnytaboo]

I just feel like having all the plumbing and wiring visible can ruin the aesthetic of an otherwise beautiful tank. I painted the back of my 180 before I set it up and it was really easy. Now, since I am not particularly coordinated, I taped a black background to my 90 gallon to avoid a mess. Fortunately, my 55 gallon acrylic tank has the black background already built in.

Bottom line, whether its black, blue, or a picture of a bunch of tree roots, I really think it makes the tank overall look cleaner.

 

[Chrisplosion]

I personally like black but if you buy a black background, most of them have blue on the reverse so theres that if you decide you want something else.

 

[knifegill]

I use black construction paper from the dollar store.

 

[jay_leask]

paint it black

 

[canadian.fish]

I used black paint to paint it on looks really good no wrinkle mess. Problem is removing will be a pain


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[C L O W N K N I F E]

I heard if you use paint you have to primer it first otherwise it wouldn't stick as good or something like that, so I was suggested to use black spray paint...was $2 for a can and thats all I needed for my 65g. It looks great and is way cheaper than a background you tape on and water can get inbetween it and the glass.

 

[Greg31]

I used.black enamel. Worked perfectly.

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[F1 VET]

39cent posterboards @ walmart, just tape em on, many colors, I prefer dark blue.


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