Backgrounds

[Jamie G]

What does everyone do for a background ?

Pre-made ? or paint ? (spray or brush)

[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.

[Jamie G]

I will try the spray this week

[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>

[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...

Jeff

[Archie]

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