How To Apply Backgrounds On Glass?

what would you suggest to use for a background? I heard painting is a option. what are others? I would prefer not to see my wall behind my tank. and I'm sure the fish would like to not see their reflections everywhere. suggestions on applying backgrounds/side panels would be great. thank yoiu

 

you could use paper, those posters from a dollar store, or buy one from petsmart

 

Personally, I spent $1 on a piece of black foamboard from the dollar store, cut it to size, and taped it in place. Cheapest way to block the view of my wall/cords and make my fish stand out.

If you prefer scenery, the backgrounds you can buy at pet stores can be cut to size and taped on easily.

 

A poster and poster putty or double sided tape.

Could build a 3D backround by carving and then painting styrofoam and attach with scotch tape or packing tape.

A monitor or screen could be neat.

 

what would you suggest to use for a background? I heard painting is a option. what are others? I would prefer not to see my wall behind my tank. and I'm sure the fish would like to not see their reflections everywhere. suggestions on applying backgrounds/side panels would be great. thank yoiu

Considered a 3D background?

 

If you use the backgrounds you buy in a pet store, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the tank, then place the background on the petroleum jelly. Use a straight edge, such as a ruler or a putty knife to press the background against the glass, forcing out the extra petroleum jelly.

This will make the background stay put, and POP. It will look fantastic.

That said, I simply paint my tanks nowadays. Black, or various shades of blue.

 

I have one painted black and one painted blue. Kinda want to redo the blue one though. I think fish and plants would look way better against black.

 

I've always heard avoid patroleum jelly.. it's patroleum after all..

 

Personally I would go with alauriun's idea with the $1 piece of black foamboard from the dollar store. Since I'm in the process of my 75gal build , this is exactly what I'm going to go with for my background.

Thanks alauruin!

 

I've always heard avoid patroleum jelly.. it's patroleum after all..

Sure, but it’s not in the tank, so there’s no issue.

 

Sure, but it’s not in the tank, so there’s no issue.

ohh I thought you were talking about inside the tank.

Whew