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xjman18

Feeder Fish
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Feb 16, 2012
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I have a 210 aquarium that I am in the process of doing a complete overhaul on
I really want to install a 3D background into it but I want to be able to run everything behind it so its hidden
I have 2 fluval fx5s so intake on both of those and then have built spray bars for the returns. I also have 2 heaters and multiple airlines. My big question is how to incorporate the the spray bars and will the heaters be an issue behind there. I am aware of inline heaters but have not found any meant for a tank this size. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

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Art vandlay

Feeder Fish
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Mar 25, 2013
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North ca
This is the back ground I got
http://www.aquascapeonline.com/aqua...nds-aquaterra-rainforest-aquarium-background/
I drilled hole in mine an have five fluval 406 I drilled holes for the out put an 3 hole on the bottom with a hole saw about a inch for the in take now that I have a idea how to do it next time it will be way better i shoulda planed it better I didn't leave enough room behind the back ground when I siliconed it in I can barley fit my arm back there. I should of back all the in take an out holes on the side so the dont stand out as image.jpgmuch an I have in line heaters hydor 300 watt to themimage.jpg

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Dark Rose

Feeder Fish
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Mar 27, 2013
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I did the same thing with mine on my 75 gallon, 3 holes along the bottom with mesh siliconed in, and a notch at the top on one end for the spray bar, a notch on the other end with mesh in case of overflow...

Lesson learned for me: Make sure you set it out enough for whatever gravel vaccum you have to fit behind it, you'll want to vaccum back there occasionally. I didn't think ahead far enough...

Still works, looks good, just made maintenance harder for me.

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bbortko

bbortko

Polypterus
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Go to designsbynature.net they have step by step instructions on how to install their backgrounds.
 
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xjman18

Feeder Fish
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Feb 16, 2012
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Houston
I am currently speaking with designbynature and they are trying to come up with something the height of the tank at 30" is the primary problem as of now.

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Dark Rose

Feeder Fish
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Mar 27, 2013
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United States
Designs by Nature is where I got my Slimline 3D background... I was happy with the quality, just kind of a learning curve installing it, next one will be even better!

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