Dalray Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Can anyone direct me to some great 3D backgrounds or have a wicked DIY how to? i have a spare tank that i just want to mess around with and see what i can come up with. thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 What size of tank, and what are the dimensions of the back panel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalray Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 its a 38, so roughly 36 inches wide by 18 i think tall. i cant find a tape measure yet because all my garage stuff is still packed lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 You could carve styro foam and silicone rocks to it, or paint it and put it out side the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalray Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 You could carve styro foam and silicone rocks to it, or paint it and put it out side the tank. i would like an intank one. this is the problem. what styro is water/aquarium safe? which styro should i stay away from.? what types of adhesive shall i use? what is the best one? what chemicals in the adhesives are good and bad? if i were to silcone stones etc.. to the styro what precautionary measures should i take to ensure the stones are safe? sorry for all the questions and concerns, im still new to all this but have exploded in the few months i have done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 As far as I know all styrofoam is safe, use aquarium safe silicone for adhesive, and pretty much any stones or rocks without lime or metals in them are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajays Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Here is a link to my background made from Styrofoam and real rock... http://albertaaquatica.com/index.php?showt...&hl=seajays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Here is a link to my background made from Styrofoam and real rock...http://albertaaquatica.com/index.php?showt...&hl=seajays I have seen these tanks they are awesome. The only draw back you will have is your tank is only 12" accross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalray Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Here is a link to my background made from Styrofoam and real rock...http://albertaaquatica.com/index.php?showt...&hl=seajays I have seen these tanks they are awesome. The only draw back you will have is your tank is only 12" accross i never thought of that good point looks like i will refrain from doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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