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Jamie G
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Post by Jamie G »

What does everyone do for a background ?

Pre-made ? or paint ? (spray or brush)
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Ghazanfar Ghori
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Post by Ghazanfar Ghori »

I paint the back glass using latex paint. Works
well but I need to use atleast two coats. I hear
black 'Rustoleum' spray works well...no experience
with it though.
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Post by Jamie G »

I will try the spray this week
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Post by jerseyjay »

If you have too much free time and feel like doing DIY, check my background I did for 10G tank.

<a href="http://www.greenstouch.com/articles_background.htm" target="_blank">http://www.greenstouch.com/articles_background.htm</a>
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Post by JLudwig »

[QUOTE=hOAGART] I will try the spray this week[/QUOTE]

Spray is okay, but it makes much more of a mess if you choose to
remove it later though, it forms a very fine dust when scraped with a
razor... be sure to seal off the top to keep chems from spray out of
the tank.

I use the outdoor Rustoleum Painter's Choice black latex paint
myself, very happy with it although every recent Amano pic I see
makes me want to revert back to the clear background, its hard to
get that sunrise look though during photos...

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Post by Archie »

i tape black poster board on the back. easy to put on, no fumes, no mess, easy to take off.
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