diy 3d backgrounds

by **dvdtank** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:13 pm

does any one know the life span of the 3d diy foam and concrete backgrounds .im thinking about doing but dont want to bother if its not going to last 2 or 3 years

by **mcfaddy212000** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:40 pm

I should have thought of that before I did mine. The foam should last forever I would think, since they use it on docks, but I don't know about the concrete. I've had mine for a couple months and it hasn't changed.

by **dvdtank** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:05 pm

what kind of sealer did you use at the end of your process. i think that is the key element to make the the background last a long time.

by **mcfaddy212000** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:50 pm

I used a resin from home depot I don't remember the brand name. I didn't think I would ever use it again so I threw it out plus I almost used it all. It was a lot of work! If I had to do it again the way I made mine I would build it in the tank not out. The reason being is mine is not flat in the tank . I angled in the corner so I could hide the heater, hoses and overflow box. If ya have anymore question just ask and there are pics of it on here.

by **mcfaddy212000** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:37 am

I also have some other pics in the general discussion group under new fish

diy 3d backgrounds

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