Tank Backgrounds

[Ed Kazz]

Does anyone know where I can get a nice background for my 180 reef tank ?

I like the foam/rock look but understand that it can't be installed /done on an existing tank !

Found this : http://www.instantreef.com/saltwater-fish-coral-reef-aquarium-3d-background.aspx Way too expensive !

Thanks
Ed

 

[Gorgok]

Search shadowbox background or something like that here, some of those are really great. I would have done it myself but my plumbing setup prevents it...

 

[Ed Kazz]

Thanks...will check them out.

 

[Compliance]

why cant you do a foam background on an existing tank?

As long as it's fully 'cured' ie: rinsed until the alkalinity is in line (assuming you're using some type of portland cement based product) why wouldn't you be able to?

I mean, you probably will have to do it in pieces, rather than all in one..... but why not?

 

[Ed Kazz]

I thought I would have a problem with buoyancy. And must be siliconed in the glass to have it stay put ?

 

[reefwiser]

I use a ceramic magnetic piece.

 

[rustyjames]

why cant you do a foam background on an existing tank?

As long as it's fully 'cured' ie: rinsed until the alkalinity is in line (assuming you're using some type of portland cement based product) why wouldn't you be able to?

I mean, you probably will have to do it in pieces, rather than all in one..... but why not?

Foam and cement backgrounds are two different things. Neither of which I would put in a running tank.

Also, with portland cement it's the pH your concerned with not the alk.

 

[Compliance]

Right. pH. It's been a while since I've built my own rock.

I personally wouldn't put one in at all, let alone in a running tank. But as long as the curing is done what's the problem?