whats a cheap black background for my tank

[sal123]

im looking for a black background for my tank. are there any cheaper ways to do it?

i dont want to paint it since its up and running

 

[henrysusername]

spraypaint

 

[krichardson]

Someone on here used a black trash bag.

 

[sal123]

i dont want to use paint bcuz my tank is up and running.. i dont want to move it

 

[Freezekougra]

you can buy black backgrounds from the store or try something like cloth or poster board. i just ended up draining my tank and dragged it out a bit to spray paint it since i figured it would look much nicer. moving the tank was actually pretty easy, sniffing in the paint while indoors wasn't fun though

 

[FUEGO]

Get cheap black felt fabric, cut it to size, and attach it with velcro along the edges of the tank frame. Looks great when done properly!

 

[sal123]

i like the fabric idea and the poster board

 

[KAWAMIKIE]

Check a craft store or wally world for some foil/mylar wrapping paper.
I would stay away from paper or felt that could hold water and get moldy or smelly.

 

[gomezladdams]

The weed cloth people use in gardens works.Might have to double it up depending on how dense t is.
You can get limo tint cheap on ebay.Not easy to get on smooth though.

 

[Snowflake311]

I got an all black back ground for my 5 foot 100gal at Petco for $2.40. The kid only rang me up for one foot. It does not just any cheaper then that.