Tank backgrounds-yeah vaseline-see pics
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diverchic
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Re: Tank backgrounds-yeah vaseline-see pics
is it just me that sees a resemblence between the land child and water child? They're both very cute!!!
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CarmenH
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Re: Tank backgrounds-yeah vaseline-see pics
They are both adorable! Are you using Melafix on that booboo? 
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Zephyr, Giant mutant Tetraodon Nigroviridis???
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Myaj
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Re: Tank backgrounds-yeah vaseline-see pics
ROFL nice.
I use the Oceanvisions backgrounds, they are like a window cling, so no goopy stuff required. Just stick them on and slide out bubbles with a credit card.
I use the Oceanvisions backgrounds, they are like a window cling, so no goopy stuff required. Just stick them on and slide out bubbles with a credit card.
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Dadof4
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Re: Tank backgrounds-yeah vaseline-see pics
I've taken to using pieces of unique cloth I find. I sew a hem on the edges, place a few pennies in the hemmed edge, hot glue (it's non toxic) some Velcro pieces to it and then to the tank, and hang it. it's surprisingly very visible and you can set it up to wrap the entire tank if needed and then it easily drops down so the tank is visible. Another thing is that the hot glue comes off the glass easily enough when you want it to.
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sevenyearnight
Re: Tank backgrounds-yeah vaseline-see pics
Do you have a pic?Dadof4 wrote:I've taken to using pieces of unique cloth I find. I sew a hem on the edges, place a few pennies in the hemmed edge, hot glue (it's non toxic) some Velcro pieces to it and then to the tank, and hang it. it's surprisingly very visible and you can set it up to wrap the entire tank if needed and then it easily drops down so the tank is visible. Another thing is that the hot glue comes off the glass easily enough when you want it to.
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RTR
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Re: Tank backgrounds-yeah vaseline-see pics
I have used Vaseline or cooking oil to stick plastic photoptinish backgrounds to the tanks. Both are easier to do if the tank is empty and resting on its front, so that it is easier get an even coating on the back. After you position the background, you can use a braser (a small roller used in print-making by artists) to work the air bubbles to the edges. Have plenty of tissues available to catch the oil/Vaseline that is pushed out the edges. Either will provide the wet look for many years.
On some tanks for breeding spooky fish, I have masked out the ends of the tank as well as the back - it can be a useful technique. Sometimes the view into an adjacent tank is good, sometimes it is not. I have never put permanent coverings on such, but do at times use cardboard or thin plywood or plastic to block such views.
HTH
On some tanks for breeding spooky fish, I have masked out the ends of the tank as well as the back - it can be a useful technique. Sometimes the view into an adjacent tank is good, sometimes it is not. I have never put permanent coverings on such, but do at times use cardboard or thin plywood or plastic to block such views.
HTH
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