PLASTIC AQUARIUM BACKING

[Guppy04]

I know this may sound stupid but I just bought a plastic aquarium backing. Am I supposed to put it in the tank on the back side or stick it on the outside.

Thanks.

 

[cutecotton]

stick it on the outside with tape

 

[KnuckleHead]

Like cutecotton said, it goes on the outside on the back. One method that Ive found works best aside from tape is cooking oil. Yes I said cooking oil. Apply just a dab on the back of the tank, just enough to cover the entire surface. Place the backing on top of this and use a smooth flat edge object like a squeegee to remove the air bubbles. Tape can be used on the edges to prevent it from curling. In my experience, using this method creates a more crisper background and the colors really come out.

Ed

 

[yhbae]

I'm not sure what that cooking oil will turn into in couple of years, so I'll stick with tape-only method...

Just tape them around so that no moisture can end up in between the background and the tank glass. Not very difficult to do...

 

[samthefishman]

I know what you mean with the cooking oil. Cept i just use water and tape

 

[Final Dynazty]

I go totaly natural, i dont use backing.

 

[Vegan Peaches]

I have a "save the whales" type poster with an underwater scene on my wall... The fish tank is in front of that ^^ It kind of works like backing