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stuquarium Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 275 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Oct-2004	hey guys, i'm going to add a backing to an empty 4fter i have this weekend, and i was wondering what glue would be the safest to use for the backing ? and where can i get it in melbourne australia, also... how long should i let the newly glued backing sit for before filling the tank ? thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	Why do you want to put it inside the tank? Normal backgrounds go on the outside of the tank. In that case, you can just put a light coating of some vegetable oil on it, that way it will suck to the glass, and will brighten the appearence of the scene a bit, while staying in place. That way, you can just put a few pieces of tape on the rim and be set
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
stuquarium Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 275 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Oct-2004	i assumed inside because thats how the LFS does it.. so you reckon that just smearing V oil oon it, and taping the edges will do the trick.. wont the tape eventually lose it's stickyness?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Fix it on the outside of the tank & fix it with double sided tape. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	Once the tape is on, it shouldn't lose stickiness. If it does, you can just put some new tape on it
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
sharkbait_whohaha Hobbyist Posts: 89 Kudos: 65 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Sep-2005	Hey there, If you have a paper roll-out backgrounds, place it on the outside of the tank with some tape. no need for silicone. But, if you have one of those 3D rock backgrounds, then you will need to buy a tube of V2 Aquarium silicone and seal the background inside the tank. Cost around AU$10-13. Last edited by sharkbait_whohaha at 20-Oct-2005 20:17
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