[Lupin]

Lol...There are cheaper alternatives.:wink2: Use large paper materials and tape them.:mrgreen:

 

[Lupin]

i really dont want to paint the tank itself...is it really a big deal?

Nope. It's all about personal taste.:wink2:

does it do damage to the fish if there is no BG?

Nope. However, it reduces stress as the fish feels more at home with a background. I prefer black background myself.:thumbsup:

i provide plenty of plants, etc in the tank itself, so i just thought until i found the perfect BG that it wasnt really neccessary.

It's not necessary at all. Even tall plants will serve as a good background.

 

[Lupin]

I would be afraid to paint a background; what if you got tired of it? I like to use black backgrounds because it hides all the wires hanging down the back of the tank and you can see the fish better (especially if they are small fish). A few years ago when I put neon tetras in my 25 gallon I found that they did not show up because the green "planted" background was so busy. Black is best!

There are paints that can be removed easily. Remember those paints in window shops especially on Halloween events? That one would be a good option as it is easy to remove than those carpentry paints.:mrgreen:

 

[Lupin]

Yes i dropped lucky with my bg, found it in an LFS that i go to once a week or so, had a similar one before this that was too dark and not effective so i was pleased when i stuck that one on. Im considering doing the sides of the tank as well to reduce stress on the fish... but may lose photos opportunities if i do so im undecided... hmmmm :?

I used black background at the back and sides of my tank.:mrgreen: Problem is when you take a picture, my reflection is visible on the background.:shake: I should get more vallisneria I guess.