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.

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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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.

Just purchased 2 of these.

The 18x24 ones.

I will need to cut them though to fit.

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

Anyone know of a site with directions for a DIY background? I'm having trouble finding something decisive.

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

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

Google "styrofoam and silicone sealant"

They come premade also....

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

Here are some links for making backgrounds. They are meant for dart frogs, but can easily be modified for other animal. The easiest way is probably using Handi Foam expanding spray foam, then adding logs, fake plants, etc., then covering with moss or coconut fiber while still wet.

http://www.blackjungle.com/gallery2/...g2_itemId=2108
www.joshsfrogs.com/background.html
www.brianstropicals.com/building.html
http://www.amphibiancare.com/frogs/a...terrarium.html