How Do I Remove A Mirror Background ?

[flavio]

my aquarium came with a mirror background and it seems to annoy my fish, so i have decided to remove it but i have no clue how to remove it.

 

[KhaosInc]

is it a glass or acrilic aquarium?

Not having seen it, I would assume its some sort of adhesive sheeting on the back of the tank. If its glass I would try a razor blade, and perhaps a product like goof off or other adhesive removal spray. Do cover the tank to make sure NOTHING gets in there. An acrillic tank might be more tricky...

 

[aaronc]

If it stuck on then I would suggest using a hair dryer to soften the glue and peel it off carefully. If the tank is glass then you can use a razor blade to help... CAREFULLY!

If the tank is glass then you can get a product called 'Tar and Glue Remover' and other similar products that are made for removing glue residue and tar from car paintwork. I used to work as a vinyl designer/fitter making signs etc and we used it all the time to remove glue, it takes it off in seconds.

A word of caution however, use it sparingly as I don't imagine it will do the silicone seal much good, I would avoid getting it on that at all. Also, I woudlnt use this on an acrylic tank as I don't know how it will affect it. I have used such products on plastic before with no adverse effects, still I wouldn't feel comfortable given the pressures etc involved.

Hope this helps

Aaron

 

[Night_Market]

Looks like a 'peel and rub' job unfortunately...