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Stapleton840
08/04/2016, 05:07 AM
Any suggestions on background for 220? I was told Ocean views was a good product! Once I set the tank in lace there will be no access to the back again! Thanks for any help,or suggestions

mcgyvr
08/04/2016, 05:16 AM
paint

CafeReef
08/04/2016, 07:08 AM
painting the back black is always a fairly safe and go to solution.

there have been some very cool shadow boxes people have made to make the appearance of murkiness in the distance going through a reef.

Could always build your own background with pond foam and rubble. creating some shelves and hiding your powerheads in the process.

Stapleton840
08/05/2016, 06:54 AM
Ok thanks!!!

Stapleton840
08/05/2016, 06:55 AM
Enamel paint right?

FamilyTank
08/05/2016, 01:40 PM
Thats what BRS,recommends.

lg2725
08/06/2016, 08:26 AM
After a good cleaning with water/vinegar mixture, I did a few very light coats using Krylon Maxx Dark Blue spray paint. Before I was completely happy with the coverage, I did a few layers of Krylon Maxx Black spray paint to get it a little darker. No peeling at all and I am happy with the color.

GimpyFin
08/06/2016, 01:42 PM
Black window tint works good too. It's also easy to remove if for some reason you ever wanted to take it off or re-do it.

Stapleton840
08/08/2016, 07:50 AM
Thanks for the suggestions

LXXero
08/08/2016, 10:27 PM
i use felt+velcro. it sticks right to the velcro which is nice.

not as permanent and of course you can still get water drips down the back of the tank but i still like this method