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What ist the best background for small tanks (< 80liters)? Internal and external ...

Andreas

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,
Internal backgrounds take up some tank volume so aren't ideal for small tanks, the easiest solution is a black plastic bin bag, stuck to the outside of the tank with cooking oil.

Personally I like an external expanded polystyrene ("Styrofoam") block, I just paint it with ordinary emulsion paint in a grey-green, darker at the bottom, lighter at the top, and then fasten it to the tank back (and side/sides) with stick-on velcro in the corners.

These blocks have the added advantage of insulation over paint etc

You can just see the foam back-ground (wedged in between the tank and the window) to the right of the 60 litre tanks in the photo.



cheers Darrel