What do you use for background?

[Rometiklan]

On most of my tanks, the backs are covered with a black garbage bag.

On one of my 20 gallons, I use a laminated Playboy centerfold, a horizontal one...Christina Leanardi.

 

[177ichael]

I used black poster board on my tank and it came out well. It was also very inexpensive at $2 for 2 sheets. I bought some double sided mounting tape and it's holding nice and solid.

Click on link below to see before and after pics.

My Aquarium

 

[tricksterpup]

I personally enjoy using black cloth for my background. I have a few pieces of Black Canvas I use and it works perfect.

jim

 

[HarmonyAZ]

Thanks, everyone, for the replies. I finally got around to painting mine black and I LOVE IT! The cardinal tetras used to really blend into the blue background I was using. Now they look like neon lights. It's a great effect, and I'm really glad I did it. I pulled the tank away from the wall during a water change, and painted it with a flat black enamel paint and a small roller.
THANKS!

 

[mack606]

funny background

I bought this background of a desert and sand and stuff that is probably ment for reptile tanks. Everybody laughs when they see it. I prefer stupid over tacky.

 

[emoore]

I'm glad you like the painted background. I will never use another kind of background.

 

[125gJoe]

Originally posted by HarmonyAZ
..... I finally got around to painting mine black and I LOVE IT! The cardinal tetras used to really blend into the blue background I was using. Now they look like neon lights. ......

I also prefer the color contrasts that seem to really come through with black backgrounds. I used the LFS black plastic and used cooking oil, or Pam (cooking spray) and it worked out great! I forgot who exactly gave me the advice, but it was here on AC..