backgound experiment

This is a background to attach to the outside of the tank, I used a hardener of white glue, flour, latex paint and water to form a rocky scape with a $.50 a yard material. Then I spray painted the rock areas with a gold stone effect paint, After it dried I painted the back area a blackish grey color and highlighted the rocks. Then used silicone and added a couple of plants. I'm not finished yet but this is it so far.



this is the size it will be for a 55 gal.


More painting and plants will be added then attached to a styrofoam frame to add depth.

Just curious but how will this be attached to the tank? as i see it is 3d.

Haven't quite figured that out but it is very light and can be duct taped if needed. I'm thinking of some kind of hanger though.

It is awesome!!! i am excited to see it on the tank!!!!

silicone the edges to the back of the glass. just do lil dots of silicone in the corners and in the middle of all sides with the corners being a brown color you can get a brown silicone to match i think that is your best bet vixen... as for duct tape will leave a residue after a period of time not to mention might mess up the background if you need to peel it off

looks awesome and real though
i like it i like it

That would work Jesse. I was also thinking velcro.

That looks cool. Can't wait to See it on the tank.

i wouldnt do velcro only for the simple reason when you pull to take it off it could damage the background atleast with silicone its a lil flexible and you could pull the BG away from the tank a lil and cut with a knife

good point Jesse.

glad to be of service

Awesome, youve inspired me to crate my own background! I won't copy but I never did think if making a background on my own,thanks!

Haven't had time to work on it maybe today I can get some more done on it.

That is pretty spiffy!

nice vix!!!!

Very nice looking! At this point i almost wish I would have done something like this rather then the in tank 3D Background. It was not hard to make but still a pain haha.

that's pretty cool, post a photo when it's in....I have to see it!

I love creative non-commercial backgrounds!! I have my sister-in-law creating a painting for my 55gallon's background. I will add pics when it is completed but yours is much more dynamic I'm sure :)