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I am trying to decide what color to paint the back of the new tank. What are your preferrences?
Matt_Wandell":vo768x3v said:I go black.
I've also become a big fan of Kydex brand thermoplastic for an in tank backing, rather than painting. At least in reef tanks. The plastic can just be removed and cleaned. I like coralline, but I like it on the rocks. This is much easier than trying to clean your back glass.
cvp7900":5oe7ntq6 said:Matt_Wandell":5oe7ntq6 said:I go black.
I've also become a big fan of Kydex brand thermoplastic for an in tank backing, rather than painting. At least in reef tanks. The plastic can just be removed and cleaned. I like coralline, but I like it on the rocks. This is much easier than trying to clean your back glass.
Where do you purchase ?
So it's very flexible? What about things (critters, detritus, algae) getting trapped behind it? And do you attach it to the glass using something special or just lodge in there tight?Matt_Wandell":2oe9sbhn said:http://interstateplastics.reachlocal.ne ... dex-Ca2009
Public aquariums use this a lot for display tanks. You can cut one piece to size and then have it cover both sides and the back with one smooth curve. Remove it when it gets dirty, scrub it off, replace. Really easy. Another side benefit is that in the back corners you can hide stuff, like airstones, heaters, small powerheads, etc.
Matt_Wandell":34468elp said:stubbsz":34468elp said:There's no way I can keep mine clean. I've given up on keeping the sides totally coraline free.
Check out my post.