Blue Life Water Colors Aquarium Backgrounds

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very easy to do by JOSEPH VU

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/27/2009 from SAN DIEGO, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: After reading all the reviews about pros and cons of this product and how to do in the review section, it is very easy to do and it looks very nice too. Make sure you have second helper, and really wet the background with soapy water. ALso, take you time, no rush. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Background Color by Dave

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/27/2009 from BRENTWOOD, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This background works great! Very easy to follow instructions and looks much cleaner. It took me about 5min to apply to my 125g tank. With a little help peeling it off (it was 72" so doing it myself was not easy) then having someone help me with the other side as we applied it to the tank. Used two credit cards put together to make a firmer press and scraped all the bubbles out. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Product by KEVIN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/7/2009 from CERRITOS, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I was looking around for an aquarium background. I thought about painting the back, but didn't think it would give the shine I wanted. I went to MAXX 2009 in Orange County, CA this past weekend and met a rep. He explained how it worked, showed me what it looked like and explained how easy it was to install. So I bought it and gave it a try. To my surprise he was right. It looks good, it was fairly easy to install and probably is a lot cleaner than if I had painted the back. I would like to pass on some advice to you if you are considering using this product: 1. Find a nice flat surface and wash it down good. Lint is not your friend here. Also, make sure to do an extra good job cleaning your tank where the background will go onto. 2. Unroll the background from the box and flatten it on the flat surface, then reroll up the background backwards. This will make it nice and flat. 3. If you have an acrylic tank then cut the background to your liking. If you have a glass tank, don't cut til last. 4. Wet the back of your tank (NEVER the inside), well!!!Unroll the background on the flat surface and wet thoroughly with the solution. At this point both should be very wet. 5. Place the background on the back of the tank...make sure to line up the top perfectly, don't worry too much about the sides and bottom, just make sure they are covered. 6. Apply the background and squeegee out the bubbles. 7. Use a razor blade and cut along the side of the glass and the bottom to cut off the excess for the background. 8. Smooth out the background again to make sure all the bubbles are out. 9. You are done. It really is a lot easier than it sounds and it helps to have a second person helping you. Good luck. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Nice Background by Digisciple

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 3/15/2009 from MASSILLON, OH UNITED STATES

Comments: Once on the background is very nice. Sleek and classy. For the bigger sizes (48") I would reccomend having a second pair of hands to prevent it sticking from itself. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Product! by MATT

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 3/8/2009 from LA MARQUE, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: This water colors background is awesome! It works great with my overflow setup. I actually took the time to cut out the outline of the overflow system so i could see it, that way its not covered up by the traditional tape on backgrounds. One tip I can give to others is to spray the heck out the adhesive part with the supplied squirt bottle and add a couple drops of dish soap, though the instructions say not to do this! Worked great for me! It allowed me to move the background and posistion it were I wanted it to go. I used a different squeegy to work out the water, soap, and air bubbles. I have a buddy that works at a petstore and is a marine aquarium fanatic, he came by and the first thing he said was, "wow did you pay somebody to that, it look professional"! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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good by RUBY PARKER

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 2/26/2009 from WINGDALE, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: i like this product very much because of the thickness also the peeloff that i dont have to use any tape. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Blue Life Water Colors Aquariu by LEONARDO DI GIOVANNI

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/16/2009 from TEMPE, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: Finally a nice background for our aquariums!! Easy to "install", nice to the look! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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background film by FRANK PAVLICK

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/14/2009 from HOUSTON, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: Product was easy to apply as directed. I've only had it for a couple of weeks but it appears very durable. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Better than paint by Halfmoon

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/7/2008 from HOUMA, LA UNITED STATES

Comments: I was never very happy with the results I got from paint on my glass aquariums, so I figured I'd give this a try. It applies like window tint, which can be a pain to get the bubbles out. I had little trouble getting the very edge to glue down, but as it dried it seems to have held pretty well. Nice smooth finish and looks good, I'll see if it stands the test of time. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Must Have Product by OZZY

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/16/2008 from BEATRICE, NE UNITED STATES

Comments: This is exactly what I had been looking for for years. Background looks fantastic and it really does adhere well. It states it is removeable without harm but I question that. When placing make sure you use a lot of solution and use the enclosed tools to force the water solution out. This is a great looking background without the mess of painting and the pain of taping. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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aquarium Backround by SALVATORE BONAVITA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/15/2008 from NORTHPORT, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: This stuff is great. So easy to put on and no tape.Defenitly worth the money Thanks Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good stuff by MICHAEL S.

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 9/2/2008 from FONTANA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This stuff looks great when applied properly. If you have an algae problem and your tank is by a window, this may help cut down on your algae growth. If you have a large tank, make sure you make your measurements before cutting to avoid wasting too much material, use a sharp razorblade and straight edge too. I suggest overlapping about 1/2" on each side and cutting the excess after it has cured. Don't do this if you have acrylic though. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Awesome by DAVID NERENBERG

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/18/2008 from WOOLWICH TWP, NJ UNITED STATES

Comments: I actually used this stuff to black out the glass on the doors on my stand. The Oceanic tech stand has 3 smoked glass doors, and if you have a bright light on your fuge, it looks bad. It went on easy and looks great, no bubbles. I must mention that I have tinted cars before, so this flat glass was a breeze. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Very Nice by KENNETH HOOVER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/16/2008 from WAIPAHU, HI UNITED STATES

Comments: The Blue Life Water Colors Background is absolutely outstanding. The application is slightly challenging but well worth the results. I reccomend using more water than less during the application phase due to its unique ability to stick and dry quite rapidly. Ensure proper fit prior to removing backing and adding water. Once it is up you will definately like it. Good Luck Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Nice Background, Easy Install by HL

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 9/28/2007 from LOS ANGELES, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Shipment came immediately. Good quality product. Easy to install. I was able to install without producing any air bubbles. You need to make sure that your aquarium surface is really clean before you install. It's probably a good idea to have someone assist. I like the color, but now my blue tang blends in with the background. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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easy to use by HECTOR DAVID MATHIEU LUQUE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/28/2007 from IRAPUATO, MEXICO

Comments: i have used other backgrounds , but this is not messy and easy to use i recomend this product Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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dschools by DENNIS SCHOOLS

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 9/4/2007 from CENTER CROSS, VA UNITED STATES

Comments: This back-ground was a little hard to put on, but when you don't have the option to paint this works just fine.It appears to be made very well and looks great on the tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Product by BILL

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 8/29/2007

Comments: Easy to install. Very similar to installing wall paper. Follow the instructions on the box and you're good to go! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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easy by DONALD BUSICK

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/4/2007 from ESSEX, MD UNITED STATES

Comments: this stuff is super easy to use. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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