Just thought i would share this
Wanted to make a background for my new(secondhand) 6×2x2.5
Had a look at a few different ways of doing it and ended up mixing some ideas from backgrounds that have been made
Got some poly from the WIZ for free Thanks Mate
What do you all think?
Step 1 cut poly to size of tank
cut random pieces of poly to make rock shapes and glue on top of each other with a small blob of silicone
Step 2 go over all the edges with expanding foam The stuff that comes in a pressure pack
Spray random foam over back ground to make other features
Step3 melt away poly to make caves note spray foam will not melt
smooth down foam with a wood rasp/file
Then when you are happy with the shape cut into sections to fit in tank
openings
Step4 render all over with premix cream mortar
Step 5 add some colour to next coat (cement Oxide) and do some more use different colours to get the shade you want i only used two
Black & sand stone all done using a brush
Step 6 seal with pond sealer i sprayed it but you can also brush it on
Step 7 Silicone to back of tank
render up the joins and seal with a brush
Leave for 7 days before filling with water
HAVE FUN
Regards Cobby
7 responses so far ↓
1 DIY Amazon, South American themed aquarium background | Western Cichlid Forum // Sep 27, 2007 at 11:09 pm
[…] Same method as the other one […]
2 james // Jan 4, 2008 at 6:27 am
It looks great. Well done. You make it sound to easy. Is it expensive to put to gether??
3 dave // Jan 12, 2008 at 3:03 am
is the expanding foam safe
4 M. Carter // Jan 20, 2008 at 8:19 am
Is there something more common that I can use as a substitute for the pond sealer because I’ve a lot of places and its hard to find. Can you email me back at :
LEEKLIVE@TMAIL.COM
5 Jesse // Jun 1, 2008 at 1:13 pm
I live in the U.S. and i am unable to get pond sealer here is there anyone that can ship to me i have everything made and need to seal backround could you please help!! Thanks hope to hear good news.
6 chris // Jul 11, 2008 at 9:26 am
hey guys .. did you seal the back as well before you put in the tank.
also jesse .. you should have some kind of pond sealer there in home depot .. ask in there or a plumbing store.
7 chris // Sep 7, 2008 at 5:37 pm
hey guys was wondering .. i did this and its been running about a week now and the back ground has gone white in places i take it its from the pond sealer .. will this go away>?
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