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    Do they make these?

    Do they make these rock looking background things for a 50-55 gallon tank?

    Example:
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=wIdPkEEQ8LY

    I know this tank comes with it already on there but was just owndering if someone could help me out.

    Thnx.

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    Re: Do they make these?

    make it yourself!
    if you use expanding foam, silicone sealant and that coco husk stuff, you can make yourself a great background

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    Re: Do they make these?

    Quote Originally Posted by N4S
    Do they make these rock looking background things for a 50-55 gallon tank?

    Example:
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=wIdPkEEQ8LY

    I know this tank comes with it already on there but was just owndering if someone could help me out.

    Thnx.
    I think you may be able to make the rock form with chicken wire then take some of the foam that is used for insulating around pipes( it is liquid in a can at home depot) then spray it on the chicken wire and it will expand.. You can then trim it it a razor blade/sand paper to your desired look once it is dried. Then spray with you favorite color scheme

    never tried it but dont see why it wouldnt work.

    hope this helps
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    Re: Do they make these?

    Quote Originally Posted by N4S
    Do they make these rock looking background things for a 50-55 gallon tank?

    Example:
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=wIdPkEEQ8LY

    I know this tank comes with it already on there but was just owndering if someone could help me out.

    Thnx.
    Yes, they do make them

    http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/11742...ackground.html

    I have also seen more reptile friendly ones at my local reptile show (in Indy)...so if you don't want to build one you will need to look around for them.
    Sean

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    Re: Do they make these?

    Thanks guys.

    Just found this too.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Exo-Terra-Reptil...ayphotohosting

    I looked on Exo Terra's site and they said they are easily customizable. They cut easy with a razor blade.

    This could give some spice to my tank I think.

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    Re: Do they make these?

    Just purchased 2 of these.

    The 18x24 ones.

    I will need to cut them though to fit.

    http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...=1179360962429

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    Re: Do they make these?

    Anyone know of a site with directions for a DIY background? I'm having trouble finding something decisive.
    Advice is what you ask for when you already know the answer but wish you didn't.

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    Re: Do they make these?

    I saw something one time before. I did find this.

    http://www.thecichlidgallery.com/art...background.htm

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    Re: Do they make these?

    Google "styrofoam and silicone sealant"

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    Re: Do they make these?

    They come premade also....

    Check out www.blackjungle.com they have quite a few.

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