ooibhuskyoo

Yeah but I see it as less tacky and easier to work with than a background, and also safer than painting the tank as well =p

FireDroplet

I like to change my mind alot too, so I use velcro. I get that cheep sticky velcro from the craft isle and put one on the tank corners and the other side on the background. I use backgrounds that are laminated. This way I can use dry erase markers on them (you can erase it off of these) and/or use those window clings on them. You can put those straight on the glass too. This will allow you to bring part of the theme all the way around the tank. Plus the lamination keeps everything waterproof and easy to clean. If you can't find a laminated background or you dont like any of the ones you do find then you can laminate your own blank paper in your color choice. Or any picture - which means you can print off something you like from the internet.

eepruls

I have never sealed the background to the glass and have always wondered why my backgrounds always look so awful. Do you cut the background so that it only goes over the glass part? I've always taped it to the top and bottom black frames but then the top and bottom edges don't touch the glass (because the frame sticks out a bit from the glass). There is always a space and I couldn't use a ruler or credit card to remove the bubbles right to the top and bottom edges. If you use vaseline (over the entire thing?) or SeaView, the edges wouldn't even touch the glass.

Could you explain exactly how you apply your background and how you cut it?

whiskeyhill

You have to use Seaview for your background...makes a world of difference. Just hang it against glass on top edge of frame and get a razor blade and follow bottom edge...trim sides then remove apply Seaview and you will be all set. Here is the link to help you decide to use this wonderful product.http://seaviewinfo.com/

eepruls

That's a great demo they have on their site. Thanks for providing the link! Just so I understand you, the background should never actually be on the frame correct? Just on the glass? I think I'm going to try that Seaview out!

jack--sos

abit off topic here, but would seaveiw work on acrylic painted cardboard?

Hoji

I've used calendar pictures, with tape. The Monet and the Tiffany irises looked especially groovy.

quarterback13

I had my background taped to the back and was very disappointed. I got a tube of seaview and applied it and I can not believe the difference, It is so bright and clear. Its a great product. The difference is like night and day