tank background - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

Innovator · 03-09-2008, 10:13 PM

I use tape, either scotch tape or other that will not peel the paint off. I have even used electrical tape and works rather well.

FishEggs · 03-10-2008, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fijiwigi

how would you make a 3D background on the inside of the tank??

i was thinking more on the likes of this Cava Aquascaping

i've never tried anything like this b4 but maybe some day i'll get happy with some silicone and pieces of rock or something.

MrMalta · 03-10-2008, 12:13 AM

I used a black "cloth" like thing that you would find in a craft store. I cut it out to size and it fits perfectly on my 38 and looks great.

marchmaxima · 03-10-2008, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tawolcott

Actually, vaseline is probably more dangerous.. I think it's a petroleum (sp?) byproduct isn't it..

There's water-based vaseline and there's petroleum jelly. Those two are different.

tawolcott · 03-10-2008, 01:12 PM

Drop me a link. Don't know that I've ever seen a water based Vaseline (or knock off) before. Vaseline brand hand moisturizer (sp) yea, but that's it that I've seen

pitt420dude · 03-10-2008, 01:21 PM

My dad taped it up and painted the back (on the outside) deep navy blue. I like it, it works. It's starting to get some scratches in it though from a HOB filter rubbing up against it.

billydreamer · 03-12-2008, 01:06 PM

I painted my own, using watercolors, and watercolor paper, that I stuck outside the tank facing in. I did mine similar to the blue gradient (lighter at the top, darker on the bottom) you would buy in the LFS, but, it has a more hand crafted feel and look, which is what I wanted.

here's a pic, it's darker than it looks here though: http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...ream/Green.jpg

pitt420dude · 03-12-2008, 01:30 PM

Very cool billydreamer, great idea. It probably was cheap too huh?

billydreamer · 03-12-2008, 09:42 PM

Oh yeah. I't was just crayola watercolor paint, and 2 big pieces of paper (from my mom's watercolor pad) So maybe $3...Maybe $15 if you had to buy the pad?

marchmaxima · 03-12-2008, 11:49 PM

Nice! I like that. Hand made piece are always better.

03-10-2008, 01:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
pitt420dude Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh! Home of the 5 Time Superbowl Champs! Posts: 910 Images: 11	My dad taped it up and painted the back (on the outside) deep navy blue. I like it, it works. It's starting to get some scratches in it though from a HOB filter rubbing up against it. __________________ Thank you so much for all your help. I'm now going green. LOOK! A NEW LEAF!!!!!

03-12-2008, 01:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
billydreamer Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9	Watercolor Background I painted my own, using watercolors, and watercolor paper, that I stuck outside the tank facing in. I did mine similar to the blue gradient (lighter at the top, darker on the bottom) you would buy in the LFS, but, it has a more hand crafted feel and look, which is what I wanted. here's a pic, it's darker than it looks here though: http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...ream/Green.jpg

03-12-2008, 01:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
pitt420dude Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh! Home of the 5 Time Superbowl Champs! Posts: 910 Images: 11	Very cool billydreamer, great idea. It probably was cheap too huh? __________________ Thank you so much for all your help. I'm now going green. LOOK! A NEW LEAF!!!!!

03-12-2008, 11:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
marchmaxima Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 292	Nice! I like that. Hand made piece are always better. __________________ Sharon : Melbourne, Australia 15G Freshwater Tank

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

03-09-2008, 10:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Innovator Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 733	I use tape, either scotch tape or other that will not peel the paint off. I have even used electrical tape and works rather well.

03-10-2008, 12:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
MrMalta Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada. Posts: 119	I used a black "cloth" like thing that you would find in a craft store. I cut it out to size and it fits perfectly on my 38 and looks great.

03-10-2008, 01:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
tawolcott Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 238	Drop me a link. Don't know that I've ever seen a water based Vaseline (or knock off) before. Vaseline brand hand moisturizer (sp) yea, but that's it that I've seen

03-12-2008, 09:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
billydreamer Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9	Oh yeah. I't was just crayola watercolor paint, and 2 big pieces of paper (from my mom's watercolor pad) So maybe $3...Maybe $15 if you had to buy the pad?