3D Background Help Please

[Robaidh]

Hi folks I have just sold my fish and I am sorting my tank as I am going to get malawi chichlids. I quiet like the look of the 3d backgrounds, I have heard ov ones that have we caves in them. I have a juwel corner fish tank it holds 190liters not sure what moddle it is maybe someone could help me with that?. I am just wondering if anyone knows any good shops/makers that make them for my tank or that can be adapted tofit it. ?

 

[Lunar Jetman]

Have a look here for a start. http/www.allpondsolutions.co.uk/aquarium-1/aquarium-accessories/aquarium-backgrounds.html

 

[Lunar Jetman]

Or here http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/416263-3d-background-birmingham/ if you're quick...

 

[TwoTankAmin]

I am shopping for 3D in the states. I found stuff from one company I liked but they were out of stock. The I discovered this place which recently began selling in the states but are European take a look here http/www.aqua-maniac.com/
 
One observation. I am looking to put a background into a 150 gal. tank (about 565l). This tank is 18 inches (about 45 cm) front to back. The most elaborate backgrounds are 5-9 inches (13-23 cm) deep. That would reduce the average volume of open area for the fish by about 25%. So I was unwilling to go that route. However, most of the 3D makers also do what they call "slim" backgrounds which are flat backed, 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) thick. These attach directly to the back glass. I am seriously considering buying one of the slim ones from the manufacturer I linked to above from their American site.

 

[This Old Spouse]

Or you could make your own exactly how you want it. I went to YouTube and searched for DIY Aquarium Background and found a lot of videos. Most of them are made with styrofoam and cement, so you could make yours however you like.

 

[Robaidh]

Okay great thanks for the help guys I'm just looking and measured my tank its 66cm wide by 56cm high and I guess I will need 2 bits as its a corner tank struggiling to find one that's the right size their either to high or to long. Is it okay to cut them? And what would I use to cut it?

 

[This Old Spouse]

Don't have any idea what kind you're talking about, so don't know if it's safe to cut or how.

 

[Thedoctor]

 
I made the above.
 
Really simple and cheap. I think it cost £10 all in.
 
Thin sheet of plastic cut to size.
Bag of slate chippings from BnQ for about £6
Aquatic silicone sealant.
 
Takes a little bit of time and effort but much easier than the styrofoam route and looks awesome - Really brings out the colours in fish/plants too.

 

[AlbertShipman]

relitively simple, i like it.

gives you a good idea of how it can be done effectively at such an affordable price.

would be interesting to see some plants attached to see if they'd bring a little more life to it all.