Securing 3D background?

[Klown]

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 can become very messy if it breaks loose. Can someone provides one proven ways? Pictures would help out a lot!


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[Hawkman2000]

I was able to attach suction cups to mine. It worked pretty well. The problem is I'd get unwanted growth behind it, so I took it out. To bad too, the tile back brop looked great.

 

[FormulatedFire]

Not to crush your dreams but If your keeping the stock you said you had in your last thread, adding a 3D background is only going to make the width of the tank smaller. Given the size the fish will reach they won't be able to turn around.


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[Hawkman2000]

Nick makes a good point. The only reason I was able to do it in mine is because its a bow front tank.

 

[Klown]

I understand your concerns. Im now more informed about my fish and am actively searching for a 150 gallon tank or bigger. I plan on making a 3d background for that tank. Im looking for something wide, but the background will be fairly thin, 3 inches at most.


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[Hawkman2000]

Just remember to make it in pieces so you can actually get it in the tank. A friend of mine made one years ago, then he called me up one day and said S*$%, I can't believe if forgot about that.

 

[Tony]

Installation before there is water in the tank makes for a better job, I think. Use silicone and give it time to cure properly before adding water.

 

[ezrk]

Installation before there is water in the tank makes for a better job, I think. Use silicone and give it time to cure properly before adding water.

We have commercial slimline backgrounds (say 1-1.5") in most of our tanks. Always have installed them before water and siliconed in.

 

[lemarj]

We have commercial slimline backgrounds (say 1-1.5") in most of our tanks. Always have installed them before water and siliconed in.

Where did you get your slimline background from?

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[815billybob]

I think tile background's are better. They don't take up any space way from the fish and looks awesome.

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[ezrk]

Where did you get your slimline background from?

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Check your PMs.

 

[Hawkman2000]

I think tile background's are better. They don't take up any space way from the fish and looks awesome.

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You mean like this one -

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Unfortunately, I had to take it out because I didn't seal it properly. I plan on resealing it and putting it back in sometime soon. I also change out to sand.