I used clear tape until today... REad on a local fish forum that they many people used oil to adhere it, and canola oil at that. So I did. and I hate it. I cant get all the bubbles out, I went and bought a squigee, tried a credit card, out of ideas. My 180 is too close to the wall to reach all spots with a hand to wash off the oil, but can reach with squigee. What do you use to adhere your backgrounds? I have a feeling I will be moving the tank foreward 3 more inches.. *sigh* Just thinking about how much work that is ugh... I have a feeling this canola oil was a baaaad idea.
How do you adhere your background?
- Thread starter cszachury
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I don't use those premade picture backgrounds, but when I did I used tape. Tape one side, and pull it taut, then slowly go taping the sides as you unroll more and more background. Always keep as much tension as possible. Never got any bubbles or visible deformities. Now i would just go for a painted background
i use black cloth from a fabric store and electrical tape stretched really tight from side to side on the top only, annd just let the rest hang.
my background is built in Suckers
but seriusly some blue construction tape works fine or electrical tape
but seriusly some blue construction tape works fine or electrical tape
"just an idea"
attach a rag to a stick and clean the glass from the top.
use a few new dry rags.
remove background and wipe it down.
i used duct tape on the sides and top of mine.
on the bottom i "pinned" a long 1x2 to push the bottom against the tank.
hard to explain that part.lol
attach a rag to a stick and clean the glass from the top.
use a few new dry rags.
remove background and wipe it down.
i used duct tape on the sides and top of mine.
on the bottom i "pinned" a long 1x2 to push the bottom against the tank.
hard to explain that part.lol
i bought a back ground for my 285 and was told to clean the glass well and use water on both the tank and background and then stick the two together i didnt think it would work thought the guy was messing with my head guess what? worked out great used a squigee for the few bubbels i did have
invisyblegypsey;1588911; said:
DAmn, water, I should have used that I used Canola oil!
And by reccomendation may I add!