DIY Background advice

Ronap · Post by **Ronap** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:55 pm

After viewing McEve's website and some of her wonderful tanks, I have decided to make my own sculpted background out of polystyrene/styrofoam with caves built in and fixed with 100% silicone adhesive.

The guides I have been reading so far, mention products mainly available in the US. Can any of you, more local, fishy dudes advise me of the type/brand of paint and/or sealant I can buy in the UK that would be safe in a tank to help me recreate a rocky background?

Thanks all

Rona

Jo's Zebs · Post by **Jo's Zebs** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 7:21 pm

Hi
I have made some slate ledges for my tank and used clear aquarium sealent that I bought from pets at home. It is 100% safe in the water and is used to make tanks sticks really solid as well Bouns

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Ronap · Post by **Ronap** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 3:06 pm

Cheers Jo

Anyone got any ideas on paint that is safe in the water?

Rgds
Rona

McEve · Post by **McEve** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:18 pm

This one is written by a guy in Belgium, might be helpful

http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/pa ... round.html

Artic circle · Post by **Artic circle** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:03 pm

Here's one more, this is my friends homepage http://jyrkiboy.aqua-web.org/stones1.html

Post by **John** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:56 pm

I made a background out off styrofoam once (20 yrs. ago

) and i did paint it then with blackboardpaint , back then it was available in black, green and brown.
Don't remember the brand though.
I was told then this was the best paint to use, maybe there is some people to confirm this?? cause it's a long time ago...

McEve · Post by **McEve** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:06 pm

I heard paint with whatever, then seal with epoxy. Maybe somebody can confirme or reject this?

Ronap · Post by **Ronap** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:06 pm

Thanks for the ideas and links