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    I found on line that some people make 3d texture backgrouns that go inside their aquaria. One bloke made his with styrofoam and plaster. I was thinking that could look excellent. Better than plain black. Like a rocky bank with roots in it or something. with narrow ledges and stuff. I searched and saw some commercially available in silicone rubber, but none big enough for my tank.

    So I thought about doing my own since I hae worked with silicone before. But what could I use to color it or paint it that would be fish safe and water proof.

    Anyone got any ideas?

    I would make a large mold and then I could cast as many as I wanted then.
    Russ



    My other hobby?Vroom![b]

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    Re: DIY - Resin or silicone backgrounds?

    Lets see if this works


    DIY Background
    Raul
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    • #3
      Re: DIY - Resin or silicone backgrounds?

      The above link is to A project Adiemus was working on....similar to what you are talking about.
      Raul
      PokerFace

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      • #4
        Re: DIY - Resin or silicone backgrounds?

        From what I've seen, no paint is really fish-safe. I've read about people coating the painted surface with epoxy, sealing it in and making it waterproof. And that's about the extent of my knowledge!
        "Millennium hand and shrimp!"

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        • #5
          Re: DIY - Resin or silicone backgrounds?

          Originally posted by Mzungu";p="
          From what I've seen, no paint is really fish-safe.
          Must be some! I mean the shops are full of plastic aquarium ornaments which are painted. I have a plastic log for my cray and it is painted for sure. And resin driftwood is highlighted with spray on colorant...
          Russ



          My other hobby?Vroom![b]

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          • #6
            Re: DIY - Resin or silicone backgrounds?

            I think you might find this link to be helpfull and informative

            Help support (C)atfish (A)nd (K)ool Pleco's, Houstons premier fish club.

            David Seratt
            Co-President of CAK

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            • #7
              Re: DIY - Resin or silicone backgrounds?

              Just re-visiting this post because I notice we have a sponsor who does nothing but what I was looking for!!!

              AquaTerra up top there.....
              Russ



              My other hobby?Vroom![b]

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              • #8
                Re: DIY - Resin or silicone backgrounds?

                I made these three out of styro and concrete.  Been fine for over a year now.  Cheap and easier than it looks.  Stump tank is a 180.  The other are 125's.

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                • #9
                  Re: DIY - Resin or silicone backgrounds?

                  So did you just coat the carved out styro with quick crete or something.  Elaborate on the concrete part.  They look awesome by the way.

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