Background on the tank?

[MiyuMikaelson]

I'm getting a goooorgeous Betta soon.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...ps233fcab6.jpg
That one, or similarly colored from the same place.
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But I was curious! Have you ever painted your tank's background? If so, what colors do you think would work with his color pattern? My husband and I have been on a vampire kick for the last few years, so we'd like it pretty dark/eerie in there. But I wasn't sure if BLACK was the way to go... There are going to be quite a few green plants and a silver castle in there as well. So I don't need a super intricate background.

I'd love to see everyone's, if they have any examples of what they did/bought.
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(I'm absolutely new! I'm sorry if this is the wrong spot. )

[sandybottom]

slate blue?kind of a moonlight color, and then have a cool lighting option for night? i am looking into backgrounds for my 40 gallon. i may try rice paper window film from home depot. they have stained glass film as well.

[aemaki09]

Any color would be perfectly fine. I would do a navy blue or black

[Bombalurina]

Black makes a fish's colour really pop, so I would go black. :)

[tekkguy]

I've thought about drops of glow in the dark paint put directly on the tank, and then dark blue or black after those dry. From the outside, it would look like a solid color. From the inside, hopefully it would be speckled with glow in the dark dots. Might give a cool "starry sky" effect when the lights are out. Might be a total failure. Haven't tried it!

[Myates]

But if his fish is really dark with lots of black like the picture.. would be hard to see on a black background :)

[MiyuMikaelson]

Tekkguy: I've totally thought about glow in the dark too! Haha.

Myates: That's my primary concern, I'm almost thinking a light slate-ish blue? I've tried out the black/red combo and I'm not sure I'll be happy with it when he's inside. It makes the plants pop; but I want to make sure HE pops. ;)

[registereduser]

Whatever color it is make sure it is oil based, then it won't scrape off as easily as water based.

I used craft glitter paint on the outside back of my 5 gallon and I love it but it will scrape off easily. You can see it in my avatar.

[tekkguy]

Originally Posted by Myates

But if his fish is really dark with lots of black like the picture.. would be hard to see on a black background :)

Well, don't I feel silly ... I totally missed the picture!

[MiyuMikaelson]

Originally Posted by tekkguy

Well, don't I feel silly ... I totally missed the picture!

I very much should've put it as an image, instead of a link.
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