gfishguy56
Aquarium Advice Activist
Ok, I’ve decided that since I successfully built myself a sump/refugium for my aquarium, my new plans are to build a back wall for my aquarium consisting of sand, crushed coral, small chunks of crushed base rock, some small pvc elbows and such as caves and hiding places for my smaller fish. Here is where I need some help.
1.Should I use a sheet of plexiglass or acrylic and how do I secure it to the aquarium? Also, how thick?
2. What can I use to glue the sand, rubble, and pvc to the plexiglass/acrylic?
I’ve checked out many sites and examples of DIY backgrounds but they all seem to be for freshwater aquariums. Does anyone know of any saltwater DIY background sites out there for reference?
I'd also like to stay away from foam based, multi -layered resin backgrounds because my working space is limited to a small 2nd floor balcony and, well, I'm somewhat lazy when it comes to huge projects A simple sand and rocks background will do me just fine. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanx...
1.Should I use a sheet of plexiglass or acrylic and how do I secure it to the aquarium? Also, how thick?
2. What can I use to glue the sand, rubble, and pvc to the plexiglass/acrylic?
I’ve checked out many sites and examples of DIY backgrounds but they all seem to be for freshwater aquariums. Does anyone know of any saltwater DIY background sites out there for reference?
I'd also like to stay away from foam based, multi -layered resin backgrounds because my working space is limited to a small 2nd floor balcony and, well, I'm somewhat lazy when it comes to huge projects A simple sand and rocks background will do me just fine. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanx...