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Lisachromis

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We recently got a 70 gallon curved front glass aquarium for a really good deal. I had told myself I would never again buy a tank that's 30" high. So... I do!

At any rate, I'm looking for suggestions for the background. I'm not really looking to get a 3D type one on the inside. I would like a nice background for the back of the tank. I need it to be at least 30" high.

Does anyone have any suggestions?
 

tjudy

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paint.... I like a slightly darker than royal blue. A neat effect is to sponge it on so that there are different thickness to the paint. When the light shines on it from in the tank it will look textured.
 

Zack Wilson

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I second that. I actually use flat black spray-on paint from an aerosol can for all of my tanks. It's easy to scrape off with a razor blade too if you change your tastes.
 

Lisachromis

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Bit hard to do that now. It's been up and running with fish in it for a while. I need a suggestion of a plastic background or similar now. Seeing the wall behind the tank is not my ideal looking tank.:wink:
 

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Get a thin sheet of styrofoam (styrine) insullation. Paint it any way you like and tape/glue it to the back of the tank. It has the added advantage of slowing heat loss in the tank during the winter.
 

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