Backgrounds

[seangee]

Hi all

Have spent the last two nights looking for backing film. Ideally I would like silver to create a mirror effect but otherwise something plain. It also needs to be 2' high. Have found a couple of sites that have blue / black in this size but nobody has stock. Any suggestions

tia

 

[darrel69]

Backing film ? You mean a background ? if so, i tried looking everywere for a mirrored background for a previous tank i had... couldn't find any anywere at all.

As for the black/blue, try ebay... they have loads.

 

[stang1]

My better half just used a big piece of hardboard and spray painted it the colour we wanted. He then attached it on the outside of the tank with some tape and it worked a treat. Just an idea!

 

[seangee]

My better half just used a big piece of hardboard and spray painted it the colour we wanted. He then attached it on the outside of the tank with some tape and it worked a treat. Just an idea!

Will try that in the meantime. Just found some reflective film (meant for windows) on ebay. Might give that a go

 

[stang1]

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

 

[dnn3]

what kind of fish are in your tank? because i tried to pick backgrounds that accenuated my fish.

 

[MELVIN ASHLEY]

Hi all

Have spent the last two nights looking for backing film. Ideally I would like silver to create a mirror effect but otherwise something plain. It also needs to be 2' high. Have found a couple of sites that have blue / black in this size but nobody has stock. Any suggestions

tia

HI IF THIS HELPS I USE A BLUE SHOWER CURTAIN JUST GET THE CRESES OUT AND ITS FINE

 

[Faythee]

Some fish will constantly be trying to get at "the other fish" in the mirror if you go with the reflective silver. Just a fair warning.

 

[o0ric0o]

you could also have a peace of glass mirror cut to size.

or take a look here

http/diyplastics.com/plasticmirrorproducts.htm

hope this helps.

 

[Eclecticoldsod]

Sorry (hobby-horse again) why not glue tuffa rock, bogwood, or cork bark to the inside with silicon sealant, and give yourself and the inhabitants a real, living background..?