Aquarium Backgrounds: 3 Easy Options

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2017
  • Aquarium backgrounds improve the look of your tank. Here are 3 easy aquarium backgrounds.. Aquarium backgrounds can hide equipment,and help fish feel secure. Aquarium backgrounds can also make fish colors really pop! Here are the pros and cons to relatively simply and inexpensive aquarium backgrounds that I use on my tanks, with information on how to use them on your own tanks.
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  • @GiGi-dd5cr
    @GiGi-dd5cr 2 года назад +2

    All the info I needed! I've kept chameleons for many years which is a tall screened cage, but I recently started to keep geckos so I'm new to terrariums. I just got my custom background today and will use the Vaseline trick so thanks so much!

  • @grahamjenkins6218
    @grahamjenkins6218 2 года назад +5

    I used Vaseline as you suggested and the results were better than the clearview glue I used on another tank. Thanks for the tip.

  • @mark-allanpilgrim7028
    @mark-allanpilgrim7028 4 года назад +7

    Nice video!
    I have been going down the painting route as it always looks awesome! One good tip I will add to your video for subsequent viewers is that IF you paint your tank, try putting a vinyl background on over the painted finish. This really prevents tubes, pipes, cables etc from scratching the paintwork and takes away the need for touch ups!
    All the best from Cornwall, U.K.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  4 года назад +1

      Mark-Allan Pilgrim That is a great tip! A great way to keep the paint looking it’s best long term! Thank you,a 👍

  • @williampritchard7837
    @williampritchard7837 17 дней назад +1

    Thanks a load . Helped me a lot .

  • @HisValor
    @HisValor 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the ideas!

  • @vickymast8485
    @vickymast8485 3 года назад +1

    Helpful ~ Thanks & Cheers from Bend Oregon!

  • @gabrielaangelina9672
    @gabrielaangelina9672 7 лет назад

    Great video! Thanks for sharing! I love how you said advantages and disadvantages 👌🏽

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  7 лет назад

      Gabriela Angelina Thank you, I am glad that part was helpful!

  • @hopelove1595
    @hopelove1595 Год назад +2

    Great video!! Thank you so much.

  • @dbachelorsplantedaquarium4711
    @dbachelorsplantedaquarium4711 7 лет назад +5

    Thanks for sharing. Very informative. I will try some of them. I love the black background

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  7 лет назад +1

      dbachelor's Planted Aquarium Thanks! IMHO the paint is the best option, but all three are good. Let me know what you decide 👍

    • @dbachelorsplantedaquarium4711
      @dbachelorsplantedaquarium4711 7 лет назад +2

      I'll try using paint.

  • @ajax1379
    @ajax1379 5 лет назад +7

    Ty I did a 3d background and its started to come off so these are some really nice and simple alternatives I'm going to use

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 лет назад +1

      ajax1379 You’re welcome, and I am glad it is helpful! 😊👍

  • @DebTim
    @DebTim 7 лет назад +9

    Hi Max.. Great share.. I like how you explained the reasons behind backgrounds. I didn't know the vaseline tip..I liked that!
    I paint mine - it's my favourite.. =D

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  7 лет назад +1

      DebTim A CANADIAN Girl Thanks Deb! Painting is my favorite too...i saved the Best for last. :)

    • @DebTim
      @DebTim 7 лет назад

      Good thinking. I've tried the others as well but painting is the best. I love the look of the 3D backgrounds but I'm not willing to give up that much tank space for it. Low profile are ok but still need space. ={

  • @stacyjames9711
    @stacyjames9711 2 года назад +1

    I need to find the Static Backgrounds. Is there a website you can recommend????

  • @abh0029
    @abh0029 3 года назад

    A lot help
    Thankss
    A lot

  • @thedbcooperforum
    @thedbcooperforum 6 лет назад +8

    If you have problems with light coming in the back, just put poster board behind the background...

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 лет назад +1

      TheDBCooperforum Great suggestion for an easy fix! 👍

  • @RookieReefer
    @RookieReefer 7 лет назад +7

    Nice video man, windex or just plain water with the tiniest bit of dishwashing liquid works well before applying the vinyl, just what works for me. Here from psych's shoutout, subbed

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  7 лет назад +1

      Rookie Reefer Great tip, thanks! I will go check out your channel too 😀

    • @RookieReefer
      @RookieReefer 7 лет назад

      Appreciate it man!

    • @cdawg3801
      @cdawg3801 7 лет назад +1

      Aquarimax ming checking mine out too i dont have a lot to offer in my videos but i will appreciate it👍

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  7 лет назад

      Cristian Jimenez will do!

  • @ScottM
    @ScottM 7 лет назад +1

    Really great video and I personally started using the paint when I went into the reef tank side of the hobby. Psychedelicbabe sent me and I am so happy she did because I subbed automatically. I look forward to your future videos.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  7 лет назад +1

      Scott M Thank you! Psy Babe is doing great things for the hobby! I'll head over to your channel as well!

    • @ScottM
      @ScottM 7 лет назад

      Aquarimax thank you

  • @mateocalderon6913
    @mateocalderon6913 7 лет назад +1

    Love it!

  • @ezazy
    @ezazy 3 года назад +1

    Petroleum jelly works great really makes the colors pop but cleaning the excess that squeezes out is a pain. You also still have to tape the edges of they will lift and you really notice it when they do.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  3 года назад

      Agreed on all counts!

  • @Steve-ze3kl
    @Steve-ze3kl 5 лет назад +2

    For paint I think plastidip would be great. It comes in a spray can and it peels off very easy. I used it on my car emblems and it’s great. Very durable, too

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 лет назад

      Steve Sowinski Sounds like a good idea! Thanks for the tip!

  • @udaydas6291
    @udaydas6291 6 лет назад +2

    which background color is the best goldfish tank?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 лет назад +1

      Uday Das Many people like black or blue backgrounds, they tend to set off the various colors of goldfish nicely. I have used both. 👍

  • @tylercrowder9973
    @tylercrowder9973 3 года назад

    My betta tank has black glass on the back, which is extremely reflective. So my betta glass surfs trying to fight himself, and hangs out in the back corner all day to do so. Since I can't remove the black, is there any backgrounds I can put on the INSIDE? I tried covering it with tall plants like hornwort, and wisteria, but he just gets behind the plants and continued to do it.

    • @rose-pi5gt
      @rose-pi5gt 3 года назад +1

      im having the same issue, have you found any solution yet?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  3 года назад

      That’s a tough situation....have you considered a Moss wall or a mattenfilter along the back?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  3 года назад

      That’s a tough situation....have you considered a Moss wall or a mattenfilter along the back?

    • @tylercrowder9973
      @tylercrowder9973 3 года назад

      @@rose-pi5gt I made a rock/moss wall! I got some hardware cloth, and hot glued rocks to it, then put moss balls between the cracks. Made it look nice, but I have to take it out to clean behind it during water changes, because gunk gets stuck back there

  • @thomasr5184
    @thomasr5184 3 года назад

    I use plasti-dip. Goes on nice like a paint but if you get tired of it you just pull it off

  • @hamsack981
    @hamsack981 7 лет назад +11

    I just use spray paint, quick and easy and lasts a long long time.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  7 лет назад +2

      Enceladus TheMistGiant Good tip! I will have to try that one 👍

  • @DJ_LittlePea
    @DJ_LittlePea 7 лет назад +6

    I have sticky tape pads on the lid of my tank and I run fabric down the back haha I'm a cheapskate 😂

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  7 лет назад +1

      PsychedelicBabe That is a great method too!

  • @GCaquatics
    @GCaquatics 7 лет назад +1

    I too have moved from the film on the back to paint :D

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  7 лет назад

      MyView 10.75.69 One of the best backgrounds in terms of bang-for-buck😀👍

    • @GCaquatics
      @GCaquatics 7 лет назад

      Yesir 😁

  • @hagithelegend1153
    @hagithelegend1153 5 лет назад +1

    Im thinking of going with Plastidip.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 лет назад

      Hagi the Legend Sounds like an interesting thing to try 👍

  • @OutdoorWalker
    @OutdoorWalker 3 года назад

    Has anyone tried plasti dip

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  3 года назад

      Players Club Seems like it might be worth a try.

  • @ariannasorrentino4430
    @ariannasorrentino4430 3 года назад

    I brought a new aqurium with the black background and my fish now get spooked very often because he see his shadow I don't recommend anyone do or buy black background aquriums

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  3 года назад

      I have never had that issue. Do you have other plants and things in the background as well?

    • @ariannasorrentino4430
      @ariannasorrentino4430 3 года назад

      @@Aquarimax Same like it's used to be in the old tank I don't know how I could buy it :(((

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  3 года назад

      Arianna Sorrentino what species are your fish? Thank have many tanks with black backgrounds, but none are more skittish than normal.

    • @ariannasorrentino4430
      @ariannasorrentino4430 3 года назад

      @@Aquarimax Jack Dempsey

    • @ariannasorrentino4430
      @ariannasorrentino4430 3 года назад

      I don't know what should I do im thinking to buy new aqurium but this one was so expensive

  • @greetjenijdam
    @greetjenijdam 7 лет назад

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