Tank background
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Most of my aquariums have black backgrounds cut out from utility plastic which I tape to the back of the aquariums.
I slate tiled the back in one of my tanks.. the other is just painted black with a latex paint . peels right off when your done
Those stick on backgrounds with a planted photo always look fake to me.
I spray paint a panel of styrofoam insulation black.
It hides cords and other stuff, and helps maintain a stable temp if the power goes out ( I usually put the panels on the back, two small sides, and the bottom).
The black also really helps with fish photography, most other colors tend to look fake, and weird (to me)
but examples below, you be the judge as to what looks better
I spray paint a panel of styrofoam insulation black.
It hides cords and other stuff, and helps maintain a stable temp if the power goes out ( I usually put the panels on the back, two small sides, and the bottom).
The black also really helps with fish photography, most other colors tend to look fake, and weird (to me)
but examples below, you be the judge as to what looks better
Spray painted painted black with Krylon Fusion, or if already in place rolled on with hobby store flat latex paint.
Juwel's polyurethane 'stone granite' panels work for me with a tank full of rocks
Future board -- not as nice looking as polyurethane rock panels but easy to change the color if you or fish get bored.
Im new to the whole aquarium world so i have a 29G. I used a stick on but id like to make an insert from cellcast with dry coves for a crab. Aquarium safe paint has been my hold up.