Polystyrene Background, Please Help?

[ptyson21]

I just got a polystyrene background for my tank n cut it down to size n realised that it just doesnt stay down. I know i should have realised but never thought. How do you do it?

 

[drtim]

I just got a polystyrene background for my tank n cut it down to size n realised that it just doesnt stay down. I know i should have realised but never thought. How do you do it?

The only way i know is to use sealant to stick it in place, obviously the tank needs to be empty and completely dry and the sealant needs to be friendly to fish

 

[ptyson21]

Does anyone know any other ideas, my tank is full n there is no way i could do that, have i just wasted my money on the stuff? oops!!

 

[doresy]

Does anyone know any other ideas, my tank is full n there is no way i could do that, have i just wasted my money on the stuff? oops!!

You could try sticking suckers on the back with silicone then (when cured) fix it in place.

 

[stang1]

Pop to your lfs and buy some Gold Label Pond Aquarium Sealer. You can use it in the water, so won't have to empty your tank.

 

[kewskills]

Pop to your lfs and buy some Gold Label Pond Aquarium Sealer. You can use it in the water, so won't have to empty your tank.

Thats a cracking idea, you just solved a problem for me too, well done stang1

 

[ptyson21]

have you heard anyone doing that before n were they successful?

 

[stang1]

Pop to your lfs and buy some Gold Label Pond Aquarium Sealer. You can use it in the water, so won't have to empty your tank.

Thats a cracking idea, you just solved a problem for me too, well done stang1

No problem! They come in 2 sizes but you are best buying the 290ml one rather than the smaller one. The smaller one is a bit of a con because you only get a 1/4 of what you get in the big one but it costs half the price!!
The 290ml one costs about £20 but is well worth the money.

have you heard anyone doing that before n were they successful?

Yes we did!!!

 

[ptyson21]

Pop to your lfs and buy some Gold Label Pond Aquarium Sealer. You can use it in the water, so won't have to empty your tank.

Cool cool so that will be good ay, you tried it? will it damaged the glass if i were to take it off?or could it be removed easily?
Cheers

 

[stang1]

There's no reason you couldn't remove it but bear in mind that you may end up with a messy tank! I've only removed backgrounds from tanks when I've stripped them down but the silicone needs scraping which can be messy in itself.

 

[ptyson21]

There's no reason you couldn't remove it but bear in mind that you may end up with a messy tank! I've only removed backgrounds from tanks when I've stripped them down but the silicone needs scraping which can be messy in itself.

Yeah cool so ill try that then mate, you may have just relieved me of some stress!!

 

[stang1]

There's no reason you couldn't remove it but bear in mind that you may end up with a messy tank! I've only removed backgrounds from tanks when I've stripped them down but the silicone needs scraping which can be messy in itself.

Yeah cool so ill try that then mate, you may have just relieved me of some stress!!

Good luck.

 

[ptyson21]

Will this stuff be ok, its just £20 is a lot of money for me http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/SILICONE-SEALER-FOR-...VQQcmdZViewItem

 

[stang1]

Will this stuff be ok, its just £20 is a lot of money for me http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/SILICONE-SEALER-FOR-...VQQcmdZViewItem

Sorry but I've no idea. If it says that it can be used in water then it should be ok. Wait around though and get a couple of other opinions.

 

[ptyson21]

Anyone know if this will be ok and hold it in place? http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/SILICONE-SEALER-FOR-...VQQcmdZViewItem