Backgrounds
Aquarium backgrounds: double-sided posters with rock, plant, root and ocean designs, plus plain backgrounds.
How to choose?
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How to choose an aquarium background
A background hides cables and the wall and gives the tank depth.
Size
Measure the height and length of the back glass and pick a background that covers it fully.
Double-sided
A double-sided background has two designs you can swap later.
Fixing
Background adhesive holds the poster evenly on the back glass without air bubbles.
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Does the background go inside or outside the tank?
A poster background is fixed to the outside of the back glass. That keeps it dry and it never needs cleaning.
Which background colour should I choose?
A dark background makes fish and plant colours stand out and hides the equipment. A background with plants or rocks adds depth to the layout.
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An aquarium background covers the back glass, which would otherwise show the wall, cables and hoses. A plain backdrop also calms the fish, as they no longer see movement behind the tank. All of this makes the aquarium look finished and tidy.
The range includes double-sided poster backgrounds with a different design on each side: black and blue, plants and ocean, rocks and plants, or roots and water. There is also a tall double-sided background for large tanks and a black and white one in several sizes. Cut the background to size with scissors.
Before fixing it, clean and dry the back glass carefully. Taping only the edges leaves a gap where dust and moisture collect; background adhesive gives a more even result. Fit the background before filling the tank, while the back is easy to reach.