Would you remove the 3D rock background before starting a marine aquarium?

[Ram]

Ive got one of those 3D rock backgrounds that i used to use in my freshwater aquarium. Would you remove it to build a reef aquarium or leave it in? Im not sure if its going to look awkward.

 

[TattoosandFrags]

I would what color is the background of your tank? My last saltwater tank i painted it blue my 75 i have now was painted black when i bought it. I like the more natural look myself weclome to the big leagues lol

 

[Ram]

Its almost like this one. Maybe a bit more 3d. I was thinking it might not match but am not sure.
<img src="https://www.reef2reef.com/attachments/3db-jpg.259705/">

 

[TattoosandFrags]

Yea i would take it off if i was you but it is your tank so do what you think is best.

 

[rogerrgr]

If it were me, I would take it off and paint the outside back of the tank with Krylon Fusion spray paint. I would be worried that water would get trapped behind the 3d background and stagnate.

 

[RMS18]

Take it out... I plastidip my tank background (outside of tank) I have had it black, deep blue now it's a royal blue. With plastidip it just peels off when you want and just roll on another color. I have changed it while the tank is occupied. Once you start mixing colors to get different shades it gets addicting[emoji48]

 

[Ram]

Take it out... I plastidip my tank background (outside of tank) I have had it black, deep blue now it's a royal blue. With plastidip it just peels off when you want and just roll on another color. I have changed it while the tank is occupied. Once you start mixing colors to get different shades it gets addicting[emoji48]

That sounds like a good idea! Can I use any brand of spray rubber coating or what kind do you use?

 

[RMS18]

That sounds like a good idea! Can I use any brand of spray rubber coating or what kind do you use?

Yea there's a few other brands that came out after plastidip exploded. I use actually plastidip brand. For the tank i use the cans so I can roll it on and also mix colors. You could use the spray cans but your limited. I use a can of their black and blue and mix parts. Their blue I feel alone is to blue so I darken it a bit with black. It's like mixing paint and after it dries if you don't like it peel it off and start again!

 

[Azarus]

On my freshwater tanks I have used black opaque static cling film I bought from Amazon.com. I think it's made for people who are developing film in their house, etc. $30 can cover a 55g tank with some to spare. It does leave some air bubbles, though, but is removable.

For my saltwater setup I brushed on some black glossy paint I had leftover from another project. It took about six coats to hide all the streaks, but it was dry and ready for a new coat in 20 mins. I just kept my paint cup and brush covered in a plastic bag for two days.

 

[Ken Diedenhofer]

Ive got one of those 3D rock backgrounds that i used to use in my freshwater aquarium. Would you remove it to build a reef aquarium or leave it in? Im not sure if its going to look awkward.

Nice background very nice !!! I'm new to saltwater to setting up a 90 gallon but I'm going to guess you'll want to take it off before starting a reef tank being once you start your tank your going to want add corals and think you'll want the more natural look !!! Just guessing !!!