How to apply a background?

[mtnhomedude]

I just tape one side, stretch it taut and tape the other. It's always worked for me.

I use to do it that way but by applying something (i.e. Vaseline, veggie oil, seaview, personal lub...) It really makes a massive improvement!

I am considering painting it when and if I have empty the tank for whatever reason!!!!

 

[cguarino30]

I just pin it under my filters. It looks fine to me.

 

[VivaLaVics]

Why the goo? Do you spread it all over? Does it keep water out?????

 

[7itanium]

I hate those flimsy backgrounds of the rolls... I go to the local drugstore and buy those large thick pieces of construction paper.. and simply tape them onto the back-- looks nicer, last just fine as long as you dont spill a bunch of water on it, cheaper, and MUCH easier to apply, no bubbles at all

 

[Rollinondubz200]

if u spend the 6 or so bux for the seaview ull never go back to any other method.. it makes the background soooooooooo bright evin witht he lights off u can see background perfectly.. apply the stuff with you fingers to backgrounf then place on tank back and swipe with a creditcard or ID and take out the bubbles bu moving them to edge with card no tape is needed to hold on the back mine has been attached to the bac of the tank going on for 7 monthes now and not comming off

 

[NickD]

Why the goo? Do you spread it all over? Does it keep water out?????

The goo/oil/vaseline makes the background stick to the back of the tank. That makes the background look much brighter. Yes, you spread it all over (lightly), lay the background on it and then use some flat, smooth piece of plastic to rub all the bubbles out. Start from the middle and ork your way out to the sides, removing the excess goo when you get to the edges.

 

[Anoop]

Well I dont have any Vaseline but my last girlfriend left a almost full bottle of personal lubricant! Wonder if that will work?

If it's glycerine based, it would be fine.

 

[mtnhomedude]

Ok so Petland, PetSmart and the other LFS didnt carry Seaview. Both Petsmart and Petland didnt even know what I was talking about!! Figures!! So I got some vaseline and pot scrubbers at the dollar store! Gonna try that!!


Thanks yall

 

[DLV082]

if u spend the 6 or so bux for the seaview ull never go back to any other method.. it makes the background soooooooooo bright evin witht he lights off u can see background perfectly.. apply the stuff with you fingers to backgrounf then place on tank back and swipe with a creditcard or ID and take out the bubbles bu moving them to edge with card no tape is needed to hold on the back mine has been attached to the bac of the tank going on for 7 monthes now and not comming off

Ditto

Ive used seaview on a 180gal tank for the background and it sits flush with the glass no air bubbles and I have had is on for about 6months now. No problems.

 

[Shogun206]

what do you guys suggest, blue, black...? i'm going to buy some background today.

i have 29gal planted tank, decent light, good asortment of fish.