painting tank?

[spiceycat]

What is the reason(s) for painting the rear glass panel that some people do?

[mike_cmu04]

I painted mine so you cant see the wall, lightswitch or any cords that run behind the tank. Also there is more contrast between the black glass and corals.

[j1wood]

I painted mine because I got tired of water getting in between the glass and the backgrounds I used to tape on. It used to look horrible with the streaks and the dried salt marks. I am very happy that I painted my tank even though I was pretty apprehensive.

[All6Fish]

We have both Redseamax tanks and they come with a black back already.....I agree they add contrast...

[Soggytoes]

What is the reason(s) for painting the rear glass panel that some people do?

Personal preference. I think those stick on displays look sloppy and end up getting crap between them and the glass.

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[sponger0]

So you cant see whats behind the tank. Any cords, plumbing and so on.

And yes the stick on backings suck.

[lg7228]

I didnt want to go with the all black or all blue paint. I ended up cutting out a stencil...

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/lg7228/DSCN9078.jpg

I used black, aqua blue and navy blue for the final.....

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/lg7228/DSCN9086.jpg
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/lg7228/DSCN9085.jpg

[brchapm]

I think you have Aiptasia in your background....(just kidding!) Nice idea!

[lg7228]

The funny part is that I am actually dealing with an Aiptasia outbreak.

[spiceycat]

Heah thanks for the responses! Much appreciated...@lg7228 that's a great idea and looks really cool!

[Wild Rose]

I plan to paint the back of mine when I get it Michelle....
I was thinking of black background with green plants painted in first.
But I like the stencil idea...

That looks great lg7228!

[simpp88]

Yep, just personal preference/aesthetics. Funny thing is, soon coraline algae will just cover the back soon unless you really keep up on keeping it scraped off.