Nice! I've tried this project a few years ago. For anyone reading...the hardest part of it is actually trying to keep the thing in place. I used TONS of silicon and rock to keep it from wanting to float to the top. And he is right....do ton of water changes. This project is not for the impatient.
seandelevan I need help lol I finished my concrete portion of my build but I need to know if it can be submerged as is or do I need to put something on it to waterproof the cement? Thanks
I use this method for backgrounds in terrariums and aquariums. I have noticed that adding vinegar for the first few water changes really speeds up the process. Acetic Acid (vinegar) neutralizes the alkalinity in the cement. Give it a try if you can get a good price on it. As for ratios I am not sure exactly. I usually just dump a whole bunch in there and leave it for a week, then do changes every few days adding less and less vinegar. do a few final water changes with no vinegar and usually its good to go.
Marcus Patterson I wouldn’t think it does. once the vinegar neutralizes the ph, it should stay down unless another problem comes up not related to the cement
I love watching your DIY tank vids. I only used about 1-2 of them I think, but mostly I just watch to admire. One day I WILL build that sand waterfall though and I know which vid to go to when I do!!
awwww you have uarus! I had a wonderful pair that I raised from babies--they were in a 100-gallon stock tank pond in my Berkeley apartment, with a slate waterfall and a variety of other South American fish--tetras, hatchetfish, pencilfish, catfish, etc. The emperor tetras even spawned and raised babies in there. The uarus would eat shrimp from my hand and you could stroke them. They are very under-appreciated cichlids!
Perfect timing making these videos. As I just finished sculpting my foam mountain with hotwire. Can't wait for the next segment on the sandfall cause I been having issues looking forward for that vid.
Joey your killing me!!! I have my empty 55 and already started building the "Rock Formation". I had to stop because I need to see how you did your sandfall. How is it working with out bubbles!!!! AHHHHHHH, come on next!!!! I cant wait! btw, great videos, love watching them.
I do a lot of crafting with styrofoam including scenery and landscaping for tabletop games. You should try using a little pen torch or butane lighter to sculpt the foam. For rocks and the such it quickly and easily makes pretty natural and irregular shapes. Just be sure to work outdoors or in a well ventilated area
I am so glad you did this video! I made rock formations integrated with swimming pools, using lathe and plastic cement. But now you did this video, i can do it safely, good job Joey! I wonder what a CNC routed background would look like? Hmmm???
Wow this is an awesome idea ive been looking for an idea on how to create a background for a koi fish pond that i am making and this is just perfect for the waterfall bro you rock thanks
I used to make shale backgrounds. Expensive and heavy. This is cheaper, lighter, and allows for greater creativity. Btw, you can create stalactites by placing a dab of aquarium sealant from a tube on an overhanging rock and quickly pulling downwards. After drying, a touch of paint makes it look more authentic.
Okay, so, question. Once a background is siliconed to glass is it permanent? Or if you decide you wanna break it down and do something new will you be able to get the silicone and background off the tank glass?
Great video, followed it to the tee and my background came out great! How long will it take to get the pH down? It’s been about 3 weeks of 2-3 water changes per week and still very high. No noticeable drop (8.6ish)
Wait, cement like in construction cement ? (used for pools) ???? Great video looks amazing never knew there was an underwater "waterfall" with sand AMAZING !
Great video, but i have a question. What is the purpose of using the cement, why not just use epoxy of acrylic paint? Can you recommend a paint that i can use? Amazon.com has some basic acrylic paint, would that work? Thank You
You can absolutely use Apoxy sculpt for aquarium deco. It's aquarium safe once it's cured. They even say it on their page. I used it a lot for decorations in my shrimp tank and it worked great.
Thoretically could i use this same foam and cement combination to make an artifical flowing river in a giant snake terrarium for the snake to both drink out of and bathe in
I seem to appreciate this method over the other in a different video you made which involves using expanding foam from a can to the same piece of styrofoam however, I am somewhat sceptical of using hydraulic cement that gives the finished look of actual rock... The look is incredibly real looking but the type of hydraulic cement used is what I question.. Could you please explain what brand name you use - Thanks!
I don't really care for the cost this looks fun and fish are my hobby I have a 55 gallon and I'd like to start experimenting on backgrounds this gives me the motivation to do it now since now I know how thank you so much and what kind of glue did you use?
Awesome background joey! After cementing my background I used acrylic paint and then sealed the entire background with clear silicone. No pH spike for me!
Frank Kolodziejczyk Since sealing your piece, did it prove true that you didn't see a pH spike or otherwise you were able to easily maintain the health of your animals? I'm thinking about making some foam rock pieces soon. Thanks!
So if I wanted to make formations for a pre-existing tank, would I soak what I create for a few days first so then when I put it in with my fish the pH level wont change?
I know this is an old video, but it's what I used to build my background. Your video's are awesome, and I also love your book! However, I was just wondering how you remove a custom concrete background, from your tank with a plastic lip, after silicone it in place. I've searched TH-cam. There are a lot of videos on how to make a background not a one on how to remove it after you've installed it.
love your channel but do you have any ideas for reptile enclosures? I take a lot of inspiration from your material but I am not a fish keeper. please let me know of any ideas you can come up with. Keep up the good work!
SOOO Informative! Good questions below for you--a few I have as well (Not answered quite yet)..... Do you have difficulty with algae growth on the BG? If so, how do you recommend getting rid of it? Also, what brand of silicone are you using? Do you have difficulty with it coming apart later? Does the cement discolor over time? Does it add weight to the overall aquarium? OK OK>.thats enough for now . I ADORE YOUR VIDEOS! Simple, straightforward, and so very well done!! Thank you again for all of your time, energy and info...keep em comin!
Stacy Medina Thanks Stacey. Algae will grow on mostly anything, including a background like this. However, as algae does grow on it, it adds to the look i find. Making it look more natural. If you don't like it, you can lightly scrub it off with something like an old tooth brush or the like. I use GE silicone I(window and door) for the most part as it is what you guys will be most likely to be able to find. As with any decoration in a tank, it can discolour. More so darkens with algae, bacteria, detritus, etc. Again, i find they only look better with age. These are not that heavy at all, even the largest background would only weigh a few pounds. The largest I have ever built weighed 15-20 pounds, but that was over 6 feet long. The weight isn't something to be concerned about. Once installed, it is essentially permanent. To get it out is difficult. You will destroy it in most cases. Small ones can come out in one piece. Once in.. they are in there good!
Is one styrofoam better than the other? Like is the pink stuff better than the white stuff? Also if I wanted to use this as like shelf Rock to put frags on do you think it would stay under or would I have to adhere to the tank? Or magnet it to the tank
Hello M8 your job is Huge and really good but i have a question what is the best way to make and install a 3d backround at an already filled and running aquarium?Tnx for response
Great vid and tips. Can you explain what you do with all these tanks you make? just watched your update video, only showing 3 tanks limited to a utility room!
Hi Joey, excellent video as always, thanks for sharing. have little question for you hope you could answer. im planing to build 8' × 3' × 3' aquarium using 19mm Tempered glass. Do i have to use the bracing on this tank? if i reduce the tank height to 30" can i build this as a rimless tank? Thanks in advance.
I have always wondered about the backgrounds people made. I am curious about the styrofoam though, does it start to break down in the water? If so, how long does it last before being a concern or having to replace it? I assume you can apply this method to make any type of structure in a freshwater tank.
It wont break down in our life time... Google it... Styrofoam takes 1+ million years to decompose. I have used this method to build a bunch of things. From backgrounds, to rocks, to filter covers.
I really like this video, but have you considered using non-sanded grout? I takes more coats, but will not erase details as much. Also sold in about 20 different colors...
If we use basic ciment is it ok ?In a french group of aquarium, the ppl said that a basic ciment ( so an normal ciment) will not " live " longuer in an aquarium , is it true ?
what kind of quickrete did you use...I see the lid, that it is commercial grade but thats all I could tell. Can you give us an exact name/exact kind of the quickrete you are using
Great vid as always. I was wondering if you could do a mason jar or a big jar aquarium and show us how to sustain it because it's a project I'd love to do as it would be awesome.
QUESTION: Is there a way to fill in gaps/holes behind the aquarium background, without drying it and taking the fish out? Is there a substance or material that I can use? My fry somehow tend to squeze through some unknown hole at the side of aquarium, where the background ends, and end up behind the background, or end up in a build in filter chamber, or even worse, somewhere in between. Its literally a 1x1x40 cm tube-cavity in the aquarium corner, that stretches from top to the bottom of the aquarium.
Another way to carve foam that I learned from set builders is to use a small angle grinder or drill with a wire wheel on it. It makes short work of forming natural looking elements like stone or tree trunks.
If you're wanted a natural Finnish using different paint techniques but also not have to bother with so many water changes would you paint then epoxy or vice versa? Many thanks, love the videos
Is cement not dangerous (toxic or rough) for the animals ? Also, can we use this technique for reptile terrariums ? If yes, how do we can clean the background before use (the soaking in water part) ?
Question: You said the pH will rise and you have to do water changes for weeks. well I have an already established aquarium, would it be okay if I created this, let it soak in a big bucket or tub for weeks and change the water till the pH is normal and then be able to take my fish out for a day and do a 100% water change and put it in while I do that?
Learn a lot from your channel and planning to do my first DIY. Looking around some paint options here in the Philippines, what paints properties should I stay away from? I found some that are 100% Acrylic but it says Triple action algae, mildew and mold protection. Would this be safe?
Hey Joey. I watched a video you did back in 2011 when you were promoting a manufactured background opposed to doing a DIY. One thing you said was that the DIY backgrounds did not have much of a life expectancy. You said that they start to fall apart in a few months time. What is you thought on this now? Has it changed? Thanks. Enjoy your vids, fellow Canadian from the West Coast.
+lebon40 It really just comes down to how well made the background is. Making the cement thicker helps a lot but also coating it in a clear epoxy can make it all but bullet proof.
Doesn't the Quickcrete result in an alkaline ph? Or would you just focus on fish like Af Cichlids? Also, would you say that Quikrete Liquid Color Pigments would be ok to use to add some color shading?
How hard is it to remove a large background like that once it is siliconed in place? I don't foresee having to do it anytime soon, but it would be nice to know that I'm not going to be stuck with it forever.
Once it is siliconed in place and cured its not difficult to remove, but you will almost always destroy the background. However, once removed the tank is unharmed. Generally you have to remove it in chunks. Its not a big deal but does take some time.
Yo love the videos man had a quick question, so after I cover all my foam with the concrete mix do I leave the back with just foam then silicone it to the tank and run a bead around all the edges ?? So it seals
The video says to secure the whole structure with cement... but in the video, there wasnt cement on the backside... or does the silicone take care of that?
of course the answers i was looking for were a joey video, clear concise and to the point.
Nice! I've tried this project a few years ago. For anyone reading...the hardest part of it is actually trying to keep the thing in place. I used TONS of silicon and rock to keep it from wanting to float to the top. And he is right....do ton of water changes. This project is not for the impatient.
seandelevan I need help lol I finished my concrete portion of my build but I need to know if it can be submerged as is or do I need to put something on it to waterproof the cement? Thanks
What is that's material????
I use this method for backgrounds in terrariums and aquariums. I have noticed that adding vinegar for the first few water changes really speeds up the process. Acetic Acid (vinegar) neutralizes the alkalinity in the cement. Give it a try if you can get a good price on it. As for ratios I am not sure exactly. I usually just dump a whole bunch in there and leave it for a week, then do changes every few days adding less and less vinegar. do a few final water changes with no vinegar and usually its good to go.
Dion de kok after you did that does the ph rise again anymore after
Marcus Patterson I wouldn’t think it does. once the vinegar neutralizes the ph, it should stay down unless another problem comes up not related to the cement
I love watching your DIY tank vids. I only used about 1-2 of them I think, but mostly I just watch to admire. One day I WILL build that sand waterfall though and I know which vid to go to when I do!!
Always great ideas on here. Thanks!
We love you Joey..amazing work
+Taram Sawant Thanks Taram!
Multiple fish tank on a stand
can we use white cement instead. ..plus acrylic paint
Right on Schedule!!! Thank you!!! great way to wake up
How have I ended up
This far back 😂😂 let’s get back to the archer fish 😂
awwww you have uarus! I had a wonderful pair that I raised from babies--they were in a 100-gallon stock tank pond in my Berkeley apartment, with a slate waterfall and a variety of other South American fish--tetras, hatchetfish, pencilfish, catfish, etc. The emperor tetras even spawned and raised babies in there. The uarus would eat shrimp from my hand and you could stroke them. They are very under-appreciated cichlids!
You are a very creative man and I love your work. Ms V has a new hobby now.
Perfect timing making these videos. As I just finished sculpting my foam mountain with hotwire. Can't wait for the next segment on the sandfall cause I been having issues looking forward for that vid.
Joey your killing me!!! I have my empty 55 and already started building the "Rock Formation". I had to stop because I need to see how you did your sandfall. How is it working with out bubbles!!!! AHHHHHHH, come on next!!!! I cant wait! btw, great videos, love watching them.
What brand of clear epoxy would you suggest for sealing the quickcrete??
Awesome tutorial! Best I've seen so far! Thanks.
I do a lot of crafting with styrofoam including scenery and landscaping for tabletop games. You should try using a little pen torch or butane lighter to sculpt the foam. For rocks and the such it quickly and easily makes pretty natural and irregular shapes. Just be sure to work outdoors or in a well ventilated area
I am so glad you did this video! I made rock formations integrated with swimming pools, using lathe and plastic cement. But now you did this video, i can do it safely, good job Joey! I wonder what a CNC routed background would look like? Hmmm???
Wow this is an awesome idea ive been looking for an idea on how to create a background for a koi fish pond that i am making and this is just perfect for the waterfall bro you rock thanks
Awesome
Have never done it myself but would like to one day try!
So cool!!! This is why i watch your channel.
I like it! Nice looking background!
woooww..thats amazing..just used sterefoam n cemen...nice info..thanks a looott offf uu..GBU
I used to make shale backgrounds. Expensive and heavy. This is cheaper, lighter, and allows for greater creativity. Btw, you can create stalactites by placing a dab of aquarium sealant from a tube on an overhanging rock and quickly pulling downwards. After drying, a touch of paint makes it look more authentic.
Thanks, used this for my reptile enclosure!!!
Ridiculously awesome!
Awesome and yes each custom made background is different compare to buying commercial. Looking forward to adding sand fall. Fired Up!!!
The sand fall is awesome . Can't wait to show it!
Nice Job, Very Cool update Joey!
Thanks pal
Fuck man... What can't you do? lol You have single handedly stepped up my Aquarium Game... On a whole... Nother... Level
Joe M. Absolutely, i agree
I, too, am feeling those feels.
Okay, so, question. Once a background is siliconed to glass is it permanent? Or if you decide you wanna break it down and do something new will you be able to get the silicone and background off the tank glass?
Wow, amazing ideas 💡 💡💡
Great video, followed it to the tee and my background came out great! How long will it take to get the pH down? It’s been about 3 weeks of 2-3 water changes per week and still very high. No noticeable drop (8.6ish)
In my experience, you have to let it cure in air for a month first.
Nice work
Cool vid Joey! Thanks for the diy:)
Timm Lombardo Your welcome
Wait, cement like in construction cement ? (used for pools) ???? Great video looks amazing never knew there was an underwater "waterfall" with sand AMAZING !
Thank You very much. I am also a DIY person. I plan on incorporate this idea along with my stain and mosaic glass background.
এতো সহজ ভাবে উপস্থাপনের জন্য অনেক ধন্যবাদ ও শুভকামনা জানাচ্ছি।
💚🇧🇩🥰
awesome work, always waiting for your new video!
+Karlitos Con K polystyrene
Great video, but i have a question. What is the purpose of using the cement, why not just use epoxy of acrylic paint? Can you recommend a paint that i can use? Amazon.com has some basic acrylic paint, would that work? Thank You
Is loss of flow into the filter a big concern when putting the filter behind a 3D background? Suggestions on size of a hole for intake?
Cut a large hole and silicone a mesh screen over it in the inside.
Cool! I've watched your video for quite some time, and your DIY technique is really good now.
I have a question! 😁 Do we need to cement the back of the background as well?
As he keeps referring to apoxy does that mean you can use apoxy sculpt to make aquarium decorations?
You can absolutely use Apoxy sculpt for aquarium deco. It's aquarium safe once it's cured. They even say it on their page. I used it a lot for decorations in my shrimp tank and it worked great.
Thankyou 😊
Thoretically could i use this same foam and cement combination to make an artifical flowing river in a giant snake terrarium for the snake to both drink out of and bathe in
It also provides some insulating wich can be nice
An other great video Joey,thanks man.
Really looking forward to next week!
I seem to appreciate this method over the other in a different video you made which involves using expanding foam from a can to the same piece of styrofoam however, I am somewhat sceptical of using hydraulic cement that gives the finished look of actual rock...
The look is incredibly real looking but the type of hydraulic cement used is what I question.. Could you please explain what brand name you use - Thanks!
Willi Billi The top of the lid said "Quikrete"
Is white cement safe for fish?
I don't really care for the cost this looks fun and fish are my hobby I have a 55 gallon and I'd like to start experimenting on backgrounds this gives me the motivation to do it now since now I know how thank you so much and what kind of glue did you use?
He says silicone probably 100 times throughout this video.
Awesome background joey! After cementing my background I used acrylic paint and then sealed the entire background with clear silicone. No pH spike for me!
Frank Kolodziejczyk Did you also silicone the back styrofoam or just what was covered in the concrete and paint?
Frank Kolodziejczyk Since sealing your piece, did it prove true that you didn't see a pH spike or otherwise you were able to easily maintain the health of your animals? I'm thinking about making some foam rock pieces soon. Thanks!
So if I wanted to make formations for a pre-existing tank, would I soak what I create for a few days first so then when I put it in with my fish the pH level wont change?
I know this is an old video, but it's what I used to build my background. Your video's are awesome, and I also love your book! However, I was just wondering how you remove a custom concrete background, from your tank with a plastic lip, after silicone it in place. I've searched TH-cam. There are a lot of videos on how to make a background not a one on how to remove it after you've installed it.
Hey.
Have you had any luck with removing the background?
love your channel but do you have any ideas for reptile enclosures? I take a lot of inspiration from your material but I am not a fish keeper. please let me know of any ideas you can come up with. Keep up the good work!
SOOO Informative! Good questions below for you--a few I have as well (Not answered quite yet)..... Do you have difficulty with algae growth on the BG? If so, how do you recommend getting rid of it? Also, what brand of silicone are you using? Do you have difficulty with it coming apart later? Does the cement discolor over time? Does it add weight to the overall aquarium? OK OK>.thats enough for now . I ADORE YOUR VIDEOS! Simple, straightforward, and so very well done!! Thank you again for all of your time, energy and info...keep em comin!
Stacy Medina Thanks Stacey. Algae will grow on mostly anything, including a background like this. However, as algae does grow on it, it adds to the look i find. Making it look more natural. If you don't like it, you can lightly scrub it off with something like an old tooth brush or the like. I use GE silicone I(window and door) for the most part as it is what you guys will be most likely to be able to find. As with any decoration in a tank, it can discolour. More so darkens with algae, bacteria, detritus, etc. Again, i find they only look better with age. These are not that heavy at all, even the largest background would only weigh a few pounds. The largest I have ever built weighed 15-20 pounds, but that was over 6 feet long. The weight isn't something to be concerned about.
Once installed, it is essentially permanent. To get it out is difficult. You will destroy it in most cases. Small ones can come out in one piece. Once in.. they are in there good!
What kind of epoxy would you recomend to seal the final product?
Is one styrofoam better than the other? Like is the pink stuff better than the white stuff? Also if I wanted to use this as like shelf Rock to put frags on do you think it would stay under or would I have to adhere to the tank? Or magnet it to the tank
Do you have to silicone it to the glass? If it fits snugly enough and is weighed down, do you still need to???
Hello M8 your job is Huge and really good but i have a question what is the best way to make and install a 3d backround at an already filled and running aquarium?Tnx for response
Great vid and tips. Can you explain what you do with all these tanks you make? just watched your update video, only showing 3 tanks limited to a utility room!
I have a Q and A video I just did a few weeks ago that I answer that in.
I want to make removable pieces for a turtle aquarium. Would suction cups or magnet fixtures work using this method do you think?
Is it glued to the glass or does the cement keep it down.
+Shareen Sharma-Prasad He shows using 100% silicon to keep it place
Hi Joey, excellent video as always, thanks for sharing.
have little question for you hope you could answer. im planing to build 8' × 3' × 3' aquarium using 19mm Tempered glass. Do i have to use the bracing on this tank? if i reduce the tank height to 30" can i build this as a rimless tank? Thanks in advance.
What apoxy coating should I use? Will the acrylic paint hold even longer if I paint it first and then put the apoxy coating on?
Nice work.
I have always wondered about the backgrounds people made. I am curious about the styrofoam though, does it start to break down in the water? If so, how long does it last before being a concern or having to replace it? I assume you can apply this method to make any type of structure in a freshwater tank.
It wont break down in our life time... Google it... Styrofoam takes 1+ million years to decompose. I have used this method to build a bunch of things. From backgrounds, to rocks, to filter covers.
I really like this video, but have you considered using non-sanded grout? I takes more coats, but will not erase details as much. Also sold in about 20 different colors...
Can grout be used instead of The cement?
If we use basic ciment is it ok ?In a french group of aquarium, the ppl said that a basic ciment ( so an normal ciment) will not " live " longuer in an aquarium , is it true ?
a ok , thamks :)
what kind of quickrete did you use...I see the lid, that it is commercial grade but thats all I could tell. Can you give us an exact name/exact kind of the quickrete you are using
3 years and still waiting...sigh!
@@rikityrik quikrete hydraulic cement
Great vid as always. I was wondering if you could do a mason jar or a big jar aquarium and show us how to sustain it because it's a project I'd love to do as it would be awesome.
I actually already have a video on that.
I have seen that video. I was meaning something like this :
homemadeocean.com/2013/06/diy-mason-jar-aquarium/?
hey man that's awesome, for example if I have a tank already working and by doing this and then put it in the tank will harm the fish?
Yes
Joey ,
You are awesome ! Love your videos. Great ideas!!
QUESTION: Is there a way to fill in gaps/holes behind the aquarium background, without drying it and taking the fish out? Is there a substance or material that I can use? My fry somehow tend to squeze through some unknown hole at the side of aquarium, where the background ends, and end up behind the background, or end up in a build in filter chamber, or even worse, somewhere in between. Its literally a 1x1x40 cm tube-cavity in the aquarium corner, that stretches from top to the bottom of the aquarium.
Another way to carve foam that I learned from set builders is to use a small angle grinder or drill with a wire wheel on it.
It makes short work of forming natural looking elements like stone or tree trunks.
your way also puts fine powdered foam into the air that gets all over you... not much fun.
Thx for share and keep the video coming.
Every Sunday!
If you're wanted a natural Finnish using different paint techniques but also not have to bother with so many water changes would you paint then epoxy or vice versa? Many thanks, love the videos
Is cement not dangerous (toxic or rough) for the animals ? Also, can we use this technique for reptile terrariums ? If yes, how do we can clean the background before use (the soaking in water part) ?
Question: You said the pH will rise and you have to do water changes for weeks. well I have an already established aquarium, would it be okay if I created this, let it soak in a big bucket or tub for weeks and change the water till the pH is normal and then be able to take my fish out for a day and do a 100% water change and put it in while I do that?
Is this safe to use in a reef aquarium?
Yup. This is very similar to making your own reef rock, minus the Styrofoam.
Nice think I might have a go at it. Thanks pal.
Aarons Aquarium Good luck and have fun. Send me a pic if you get around to it.
***** I'll do even better and make a video on it and say it's from your video. So many DIY projects in my house all thanks to you.
Awesome. Let me know when it's done!
What clear sealant would you recommend for the cement?
Hello, pls guide if we dont apply cement at all, and just acrylic paint, or spray paint, will it work ? , the idea is avoid the ph to rise so much ?
what kind of cement did you used to make the styrofoam look like rocks?
Learn a lot from your channel and planning to do my first DIY.
Looking around some paint options here in the Philippines, what paints properties should I stay away from?
I found some that are 100% Acrylic but it says
Triple action algae, mildew and mold protection. Would this be safe?
Hey Joey. I watched a video you did back in 2011 when you were promoting a manufactured background opposed to doing a DIY. One thing you said was that the DIY backgrounds did not have much of a life expectancy. You said that they start to fall apart in a few months time. What is you thought on this now? Has it changed? Thanks. Enjoy your vids, fellow Canadian from the West Coast.
+lebon40 It really just comes down to how well made the background is. Making the cement thicker helps a lot but also coating it in a clear epoxy can make it all but bullet proof.
Bad ass man, really awesome
Thanks Rick
what material did u used for making background reef in fish tank?
Hi how do I build a normal waterfall for a turtle tank , what type of filter is best ect
Doesn't the Quickcrete result in an alkaline ph? Or would you just focus on fish like Af Cichlids? Also, would you say that Quikrete Liquid Color Pigments would be ok to use to add some color shading?
loved the video cant wait for the next one :)
The next one is the best one. ;)
How hard is it to remove a large background like that once it is siliconed in place? I don't foresee having to do it anytime soon, but it would be nice to know that I'm not going to be stuck with it forever.
Once it is siliconed in place and cured its not difficult to remove, but you will almost always destroy the background. However, once removed the tank is unharmed. Generally you have to remove it in chunks. Its not a big deal but does take some time.
How will these custom backgrounds hold up in the long run? Will they crumble over time?
Yo love the videos man had a quick question, so after I cover all my foam with the concrete mix do I leave the back with just foam then silicone it to the tank and run a bead around all the edges ?? So it seals
What type of cement that you use when you do not want to paint it
Thank you for some cool videos......
After my first coat of thin cement, I noticed it was very powdery. Does continue through the other layers?
Is there any chance of cement peeling out with time?
how do you make it stay down and not float? without gluing it to the wall?
+COOL CANADIAN I guess the cement adds weight to it.
He silicones it to the glass 👏
PsychedelicBabe ok thanks:)
Hey great job! What's the name of the cement you use? I tried this and it all just flaked off. I need some help.
if it flakes, it flakes
You said you can seal it with a two part epoxy. What epoxy would be safe for the animals????
Only four years later, but pretty much any epoxy is going to be non toxic after it’s done curing
what kind of paint liquid are you using ? is it dangerous for the fish ?
Gud day sir!... Sir, can i use plaster of paris instead of cement??? Is it safe???
Nope. Plaster of Paris is not waterproof.
@@TwistedKitsune ok thanks👍
Nice video Joey, any ideas as to whether or not I can use P.O.P (Plaster Of Paris) instead of the cement?
No, plaster of Paris will dissolved when submerged
The video says to secure the whole structure with cement... but in the video, there wasnt cement on the backside... or does the silicone take care of that?
Great work!