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DIY Amazon, South American themed aquarium background

September 27th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Here is some pics of the Background i made for Scat (Craig) biggrin.gif

Same method as the other one

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Cut poly to size of tank and build the shape with pieces of poly
Go over with spray foam and use a wood rasp to shape when dry u can use an angle grinder with a sanding attachment if you wish
NOW melt away the areas you want to be hollow with a blowtorch

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Render with your light base color

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Keep adding your render until you get the desired affect

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Cut to size to fit in tank openings
Spray with pond sealer
silicone to back of tank
render up joins
seal joins with pond sealer

leave for 7 days before filling with water
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Regards Cobby

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1 response so far ↓

  • 1 Jim // Apr 5, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    I love the idea of what you have done. Im interesting in makeing branches or root section to cover over the undergravel filter lift tubes, and perhaps create logs that hide hoses and air tubes to allow bubble up.

    There is a substance called “oomoo” that can be used to make copies of wooden branches, rocks, etc, and allow pouring resin inside the molds. Have to get the materials, and find some branches and stones to make casts of.

    The idea is to keep the corners looking natural
    l and hide the lift tubes and air stones.

    Jim

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