"black tape"

[clownnut]

i want to cover the back of my 180 with "black tape". anyone know where i might be able to find something that's about 22-24"X72"?
thanks

[hypertech]

Call a sign shop. They can probably sell you a piece of black vinyl that dimensions that wouldn't have a seam.

[quilaho]

I've seen references to stick on backgrounds before so I Googled it and found these (http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_searchItem.aspx?SearchText=&IdCategory=FIAQBG&breadcrumbsid=3733847&searchlogtext=Aquarium_Background&logtype=current_category&searchstep=1&itemsonpage=60&sort=rating%20desc&pageindex=0&parsed=1&category=Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies___Aquariums-Aquarium_Background&gclid=CPWrtNiN-ZICFSIwlgodTFVkGA)

The application of those remind my of some low-e window film i put in my office that was reasonably priced. It applies with soap and water.

I don"t know how dark that stuff comes in but a couple applications of it might just do the trick.

[benihana]

I would look into standard window tint. I think the darkest they make is a "5" which is what they put on limo's

[cwk132]

i would actually pass on the window tint. My brother and I put it on our 75 and you can easily see through the tint to the wall behind the tank. I am fairly sure it was 5% tint that we used also.

[benihana]

oh, good to know, I was always told it works...thanks

[cwk132]

well i am not positive that ours was 5%, maybe my brother will post in with what % ours is or someone else will have experience with using tint.

[Achilles Tang]

Here ya go. And while the black is really nice I think you should go with the shark from nemo. :biggrin:
http://saltaquarium.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=saltaquarium&cdn=homegarden&tm=5&gps=62_130_1276_814&f=10&su=p284.8.150.ip_&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.thatpetplace.com/pet/product/categoryInfo.web%3Foptions.passInCategoryKey%3D228 10

[Fish'InMN]

well i am not positive that ours was 5%, maybe my brother will post in with what % ours is or someone else will have experience with using tint.

It was indeed 5% 'Limo tint' stuff. Luckily the wall behind the tank is solid white paint or it might be ugly.

[sameyer]

They have some large background with adhesive at Axman. They have huge rolls in the back and it is cheap. I bought mine about 2 years ago, so not sure if they still have the stuff.

[flyingclay]

I was just at signpro and I can get a piece of self adhesive black vinyl 72x30 for 10.00 bucks I checked to see if it would work on my tank and ill probably get it on thursday. If you want Ican get you one also. I just dont know when I will make it to the cities next. You have to have a signpro there you could stop inand get it yourself. Let me know, Les

[gruntmon]

Get a hold of Timmy77 he works at a sign shop, I'm betting he could get you a deal. Less than $10 I would think, just drop him a PM

[wkjames]

I used black Contact-Paper. Basically the same as the sign vinyl. I wish I'd thought of the sign vinyl, as that is a much better deal, and no seam to contend with. It took time to apply carefully, but looks good.

[saltysailor]

I would look into standard window tint. I think the darkest they make is a "5" which is what they put on limo's

i would do this or you could let the alge grow on it

[wolrey]

Has anyone tracked down a local source of black vinyl yet?

I'm going to do some calling around on the east side...If I find anything, I'll post it here.

:greenguy:

[Timmy77]

I'm working on a price now.

[wkjames]

I'd bet some arrangement could be made with the sign shop on the corner of the building SWE is in. If nothing else, I found the contact paper in large 25 yard rolls on eBay and locally at the ACE hardware locations, purchasable by the foot in many colors, including black. HD and Menards just stock short 3 yard rolls, and was a much more expensive place to buy.

9' rolls:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SOLID-BLACK-CONTACT-PAPER-LINER-9-Feet_W0QQitemZ260236019666QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10034 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

or 75' rolls

http://cgi.ebay.com/SOLID-BLACK-CONTACT-PAPER-18-x-25-yd-adhesive-back-NIB_W0QQitemZ330152400819QQihZ014QQcategoryZ3202QQ rdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638 Q2em118Q2el1247

[Timmy77]

You can get it from me for $1.20 a running foot @ 24" tall. Shipping extra but speedee is cheap within the state. Just let me know how many feet you want and I will give you a price and shipping cost. Any standard color is fine for this price. Please call on weekdays only or sent me a PM and I will get you a price by the following work day.

4' tank $4.80 before shipping

6' tank $7.20 before shipping

Thanks

Tim Quist
C.E. Signs & Designs
410 North St
Lucan MN 56255
507-828-5685 cell
800-482-2595 office

[wolrey]

Timmy77 - pm sent!!

[Timmy77]

I will try to check my PM on a regular bases but if I get busy it's best to email me @ work. :biggthumpup:

tquist@redred.com

[Timmy77]

One more option is full color digital print. Price includes any stock images or print ready artwork. We can make anything but if we have to create it there will be additional artwork charges.

digital print $3.25 per running foot @ 24"

Any custom size available

Tim
800-482-2595
tquist@redred.com