3d Backgrounds Anymore?

[rewd]

Anyone use realistic 3D backgrounds in their tanks? I've never been one for backgrounds but I really like the ones on this site... http/www.aquaterra-intl.com/ I think they would make an awesome amazon river themed planted tank. Problem is, I can't find anywhere to buy anything like this.

If anyone uses backgrounds like this I'd love to see pictures of your tanks.

 

[doubledee]

This place sells 'Back to Nature' backgrounds and ships worldwide. Expensive though. I'm sure they have a UK distributor but have never seen them on sale over here. I considered one but went with a £5 roll of black fablon instead!

Aqaristikshop backgrounds

 

[fishbone]

Anyone use realistic 3D backgrounds in their tanks? I've never been one for backgrounds but I really like the ones on this site... http/www.aquaterra-intl.com/ I think they would make an awesome amazon river themed planted tank. Problem is, I can't find anywhere to buy anything like this.

If anyone uses backgrounds like this I'd love to see pictures of your tanks.

My lfs has those backgrounds, if I had the right shape tank, I'd be very tempted (maybe my next project!) I think they look fantastic. I'm going there at the weekend and will see how much they are and ask if they have a website, if you like.
Good luck.

 

[sophos9]

Hi

Take a look at the journal link in my sig for pictures of a structured background in a planted tank

HTH

 

[Azaezl]

I'm not sure what brand my background is as I bought the tank second hand but here's a pic of mine;

It kinda looks like rocks with lots of little fake plants stuck on it, and there is also a sort of bridge effect bit that the fish can swim under(if that makes sense), my male senegalus likes laying on it as it stretches about and 2 inches over the bottom of the tank in certain parts. Also my air pump connects to a tube at the top and comes out of a stone thats built in to a sort of cylinder shaped bit of fake rock at the bottom(I'm awful at describing things), I'll try to get some better pics of it close up.

 

[Azaezl]

Ok here is the bridge, I've outlined it in red so you can see it and also a little arrow so you can see where they swim under;

Here is the cylinder of fake rock where the air comes out, first with the bubbles;

and without;

Here is my female senegalus partially on the bit of the background that rests on the bottom;