IN WALL tank backgrounds?

nikonosis · 02/15/2007, 06:45 PM

What do all of you use for your in-wall tank backgrounds? I am having a real problem with this. I tried making an acrylic background painted with the same paints weatherson used on his but when I put the background up to the tank, the color is coming out a really really dark blue/green color. I really want to be able to remove the background because its impossible to see where you are putting stuff without being able to see into the tank. If anyone has any ideas or advice, please help!

reefez · 02/15/2007, 08:00 PM

Steve Weast uses a 1/4 in. removeable piece of black acrylic on the back panel of his 800 gal. maybe use a blue piece if you don't want black. www.oregonreef.com

stlouisguy · 02/15/2007, 08:49 PM

Its nice as I can take it down with the velcro and clean the back glass. Not very heavy and looks great. I like it much better than a painted background.

Cost $20

nikonosis · 02/16/2007, 09:53 AM

stlouisguy, where did you get that at?

jtemple42000 · 02/16/2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally posted by nikonosis
stlouisguy, where did you get that at?

dido that. I'm putting a 210 in my wall and need to cover three side. What is that?

DARKPHREAK · 02/16/2007, 07:43 PM

Why not try some window tint, like they use for cars. I used some on my 210 and it worked great at blocking out the sump room while still allowing me to see inside from the back and to clean the glass easily.

cmulawka · 02/17/2007, 10:54 AM

I use a 1/8 inch piece of plywood the nice kind usally oak or something that has no knots from hd or lowes I sanded it smooth and painted blue on one side black on the other so I can change it if i get bored with one color

02/15/2007, 06:45 PM	#1
nikonosis Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 2,031	IN WALL tank backgrounds? What do all of you use for your in-wall tank backgrounds? I am having a real problem with this. I tried making an acrylic background painted with the same paints weatherson used on his but when I put the background up to the tank, the color is coming out a really really dark blue/green color. I really want to be able to remove the background because its impossible to see where you are putting stuff without being able to see into the tank. If anyone has any ideas or advice, please help! __________________ Home is where you hang your @ 75g rimless starfire 30x24x24, Bubble Magus NAC6, 2x Vortech MP10's and 1 MP40, MaxSpect G2-160 LED, Neptune Systems AquaController Apex/w wxm module, Eheim Compact+ 3000 Pump, Aqua UV Sterilizer, BRS GFO/Carbon reactor, Marine Magic doser, Aquahub DIY Top-it-Off Kit and Aqua Lifter Vacuum Pump

02/15/2007, 08:00 PM	#2
reefez Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Vancouver Wa. Posts: 848	Steve Weast uses a 1/4 in. removeable piece of black acrylic on the back panel of his 800 gal. maybe use a blue piece if you don't want black. www.oregonreef.com __________________ So many hobbies..So little time.. Current Tank Info: 125gal. 30gal. sump Octopus 3000 skimmer. Monster sailfin tang, purple Tang, yellow tang, Copperband Butterfly, Coral Beauty, Marine Beta, Pair of Vanuatu Tomato Clowns BB With 170lbs. LR

02/15/2007, 08:49 PM	#3
stlouisguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St Louis Posts: 2,818	Its nice as I can take it down with the velcro and clean the back glass. Not very heavy and looks great. I like it much better than a painted background. Cost $20 __________________ Clark the Shark

02/16/2007, 09:53 AM	#4
nikonosis Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 2,031	stlouisguy, where did you get that at? __________________ Home is where you hang your @ 75g rimless starfire 30x24x24, Bubble Magus NAC6, 2x Vortech MP10's and 1 MP40, MaxSpect G2-160 LED, Neptune Systems AquaController Apex/w wxm module, Eheim Compact+ 3000 Pump, Aqua UV Sterilizer, BRS GFO/Carbon reactor, Marine Magic doser, Aquahub DIY Top-it-Off Kit and Aqua Lifter Vacuum Pump

02/16/2007, 07:43 PM	#6
DARKPHREAK Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 114	Why not try some window tint, like they use for cars. I used some on my 210 and it worked great at blocking out the sump room while still allowing me to see inside from the back and to clean the glass easily.

02/17/2007, 10:54 AM	#7
cmulawka Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 770	I use a 1/8 inch piece of plywood the nice kind usally oak or something that has no knots from hd or lowes I sanded it smooth and painted blue on one side black on the other so I can change it if i get bored with one color