background

Anyone in here have experience making DIY 3-D backgrounds. Would be interested in getting some info about a build.

Does anybody have any suggestions on a particular brand of paint they use for painting a tank background? I've used Plastidip on several of my tanks, but have been having issues with the cans not spraying properly and getting inconsistent and gloppy areas. I think painting with a...

Bought this 7xx2 210 tank last year and finally found the time(and manpower) to get it down into the basement fish room a couple of months ago. I had done the DIY BG already and it was waiting to go in as well. That was made by carving out 2" pink insul foam and covering it with 3-4 coats of...

Anyone have any idea what color background might look good in my tank. I have a couple dark fish and black sand so I'd like something that I can still see my fish good. Here is a pic of the tank. Any opinions help thanks all. Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app

We have a "paper" background on the 150 and, after doing some research, mounted it using mineral oil. It looked great at first, but 2 weeks in and it is NOT sticking anymore. What do others recommend for mounting a background on a tank?

Here's the progression of building my DIY foam and concrete background. It was a fun project for sure! The plan is to get at least one 8'x4' sheet of insulating foam from my local hardware store and cut that down to size to make a rock background. Cut out "rock pieces" from the remaining part...

I've made a foam and concrete background and currently have it soaking. I've changed the water from the tank quite a few times (on maybe half a dozen or so now). I left it soaking for about 5 hours last night and the pH was back near the top of my High range pH test kit (it's likely that it...

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Based on this thread. http://www.capitalcichlids.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13639 A step by step guide: Step 1) Cut styrofoam sheets to size. A tight fit side to side is important, but do not sweat the height too much as substrate will hide the bottom. Optional steps if making a layered...

I'm new here and just got my 55 gallon tank setup and started about a week and a half ago. I want to create a nice 3d background for the tank, which shouldn't be a problem to build. My question is how can I secure the background to the tank without using silicone? I have read on here that it...

I think I found myself my next project. I'm planning on setting up the 180 reef-ready I got on Craigslist a couple months back. How awesome would this be? http://www.cichlidforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=198615&sid=e668101198459831666aa01aeeecb3e9 This is by far the best job on a background...

Here's my DIY BG that I just completed a month ago. I've included instructions/materials further down this thread in case someone wanted to try it. I decided to stay away from the concrete because I didn't want to deal with an elevated pH. I also didn't want to sacrifice much tank space. The BG...

I have decided that my new 150 should have a black background. In the past I have painted the backs. I am thinking about putting on the black contact type paper backgrounds that you use soapy water to install. Any suggestions? I think the black will make for better pictures than some fake...