3D backrounds
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albertan used Universal Rocks for his gorgeous tank.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...arium-1000-gallons-for-dummies.529038/page-28
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...arium-1000-gallons-for-dummies.529038/page-28
thx
thx Krich universal rocks and designs by nature were what came up on google but didn't know how reliable they were
wow that is breath taking. Thx pacu mom
Another question would It be easier to have the tank builder install the backround ? its acrylic would probably be a headache if not impossible to install it with the top of the tank in place
Have you checked out JK47's definitive thread on installing backgrounds? He cuts his backgrounds and puts them together in the tank.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...alling-3d-backgrounds-tips-techniques.375030/
Rigid foam backgrounds can be cut and then reassembled. Universal Rocks uses a polyurea type material with rock material on it, so the backgrounds can bend. Here's Stuart installing a background.
Universal Rocks rocky background is flat with a lot of texture (Albertan has one on the floor of his tank) It actually comes in a roll.
I see problems for a tank builder installing the background, even if you can find a builder to do it for you. For one thing, if you want to plumb the filtration uptakes and returns behind the background, you have to do it yourself.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...alling-3d-backgrounds-tips-techniques.375030/
Rigid foam backgrounds can be cut and then reassembled. Universal Rocks uses a polyurea type material with rock material on it, so the backgrounds can bend. Here's Stuart installing a background.
Universal Rocks rocky background is flat with a lot of texture (Albertan has one on the floor of his tank) It actually comes in a roll.
I see problems for a tank builder installing the background, even if you can find a builder to do it for you. For one thing, if you want to plumb the filtration uptakes and returns behind the background, you have to do it yourself.
Another vote for Universal Rocks. We have their "Crevice" background in our 300 gallon tank and bought some matching rocks to go with it.
I would agree with using the slim backgrounds, I had the Malawi Rock style, and although it looked good, it took up a lot of space in the tank. In some places, it was a good 7" thick. After a while I removed it and shaved a bunch off.
It is also very buoyant, and unless it is secured tightly will float.
The first time I installed it in my 150, I tried to use heavy rocks and C-clamps, and once the water was back in, it shot out like a breaching whale. And it left spaces behind where fish could hide, and die, and a pain to get out.
After shaving off thickness, I cut it in quarters, and filled in the cracks with Great Stuff "pond", pic below is dry
old shot in tank with young menerambo
It is also very buoyant, and unless it is secured tightly will float.
The first time I installed it in my 150, I tried to use heavy rocks and C-clamps, and once the water was back in, it shot out like a breaching whale. And it left spaces behind where fish could hide, and die, and a pain to get out.
After shaving off thickness, I cut it in quarters, and filled in the cracks with Great Stuff "pond", pic below is dry
old shot in tank with young menerambo
