Building a 3D ROCK BACKGROUND for your aquarium

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Drew Builds Stuff

Drew Builds Stuff

3 жыл бұрын

Today I am going to build a 3d diy aquarium background/backdrop carved from styrofoam insulation and paint. A cool diy craft for any aquarium, terrarium or fish enthusiast. This cost about $30 cad to build.
The background does not go in the fish tank, it is placed directly behind but will give the appearance that it is in the tank. The materials used are not fish safe so do not place directly in the water.

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@drdoolittlefishhobbyist6055
@drdoolittlefishhobbyist6055 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, now this is awesome and looks so real. My only worry would be if that was sand you used for texture it may scratch the glass. I'm definitely wanting one of these on my tank. Good job buddy.
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Never really though about the sand scratching it, there is only a few contact points so you could spend the extra time to ensure no sand is touching.
@sivakumaranithasiva7946
@sivakumaranithasiva7946 2 жыл бұрын
@@DrewBuildsStuff at
@1nvisible1
@1nvisible1 2 жыл бұрын
*I like the no-cleaning aspect of an exterior background.*
@jhunelimbauan8234
@jhunelimbauan8234 Жыл бұрын
What kind of paint?
@AndyStylingStroke
@AndyStylingStroke 3 ай бұрын
Looks amazing. May I please ask about the paint one should use?​@@DrewBuildsStuff
@vanissaberg5824
@vanissaberg5824 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best 3-D background build I've seen so far! I love that you aren't taking up space inside the aquarium or dealing with cement like the others do. Plus you have the flexibility to swap it out for different looks whenever you want. I'll definitely have to try this method. 😀
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes it’s actually a pretty simple concept. I was pretty surprised how popular the video has been! Thanks for watching👍
@keithcovington7176
@keithcovington7176 2 жыл бұрын
Poor oscar. You need that fish in a much bigger tank.
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
When I got him he was very small. I did give him to someone with a bigger tank shortly after this video. 👍
@star215able
@star215able 2 жыл бұрын
@@DrewBuildsStuff Whew, glad to hear it
@petersackett9058
@petersackett9058 Жыл бұрын
Yay, Oscar!
@catpax6075
@catpax6075 Жыл бұрын
The first thought I had was, that poor Oscar fish. I hope you’ve rehomed or gotten a bigger tank by now for them.
@Snakue
@Snakue Жыл бұрын
@@catpax6075 he rehomed him to someone with a bigger tank im glad.
@dtbone6
@dtbone6 3 жыл бұрын
you should put a list of things you used to make this...
@Edward-rw3kq
@Edward-rw3kq Жыл бұрын
Or at least answer this question.
@demetriusgallitzin8859
@demetriusgallitzin8859 12 күн бұрын
I vaguely recall someone using a mesh or coarse sponge filter as the entire background. It was dual purpose and also held plants. It was cut or altered to look like landscape also.
@pipih64
@pipih64 2 жыл бұрын
wow...background tebing batu aquariumnya bener2 keren bukan kaleng2 sahabatku...indah dan keliatan 3D nya. terus berkarya berkreasi dan berbagi sahabatku 💪💪🙏🙏
@boeingav8r
@boeingav8r 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Drew. This looks spectacular. Honestly I can't tell it's on the outside of the tank. Such a good idea. Doesn't need to be cleaned and doesn't waste space that the fish can swim in. Nice Job.
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jason, appreciate the comment!
@juliusmrisho6088
@juliusmrisho6088 5 ай бұрын
Is it In or Outside?@@DrewBuildsStuff
@shanayakapoor6331
@shanayakapoor6331 2 ай бұрын
Its on the outside
@edwinho4897
@edwinho4897 Жыл бұрын
Outside tank 3D background, perfect. I will attempt to make one for my 50 gallon tank.
@norbipuhl111
@norbipuhl111 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, but I think that Oscar deserves a bigger tank
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
You bet, he grew larger than I thought he would. I gave him to someone with a larger aquarium shortly after this video 🙂
@norbipuhl111
@norbipuhl111 2 жыл бұрын
@@DrewBuildsStuff lovely fish, once I was kid, 1 tried to eat my finger, but it was fun, one of my neighbours had few in a big tank
@UnMinutoViajando
@UnMinutoViajando Ай бұрын
@@DrewBuildsStuff prove it!
@dilbotmacguillacutty4849
@dilbotmacguillacutty4849 Жыл бұрын
Top notch! Great detail in the rock work!!
@latinoben69
@latinoben69 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I love the beautiful back ground. I wish I had one for my 55, 30, 20, 10, and 5 gallon tanks. 👍💯❤🐠🐟🇵🇷
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That’s an impressive amount of tanks you have! 🇨🇦 🐠 🇵🇷
@carrie5599
@carrie5599 2 жыл бұрын
Very awesome I've done something similar to yours. I really love the small rocks or gravel that was a perfect touch.
@LilDirt12
@LilDirt12 Жыл бұрын
WOW! Your fish is badass! And that background came out amazing! I love how you placed it behind the tank. Doesn't take up room that way. And you don't have to worry about what chemicals are on your background pretty damn smart there mister. Thanks for sharing It came out really good.
@robestey5628
@robestey5628 Жыл бұрын
Looks great thanks. Love your assistant (always the helper).
@Cougar139tweak
@Cougar139tweak Жыл бұрын
Wow, best build video for this I've seen so far, amazing
@toochtbg9764
@toochtbg9764 2 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled across this video I didn’t even think about putting it behind the tank gives it that real 3D effect. About to got get supplies to do my 125G right on for the inspiration my man great work!
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Let me know how it turns out!!
@Lwah0812
@Lwah0812 Жыл бұрын
Once you put it behind the tank it suddenly became so real looking, great job. Can you maybe make a pinned comment for everyone asking about supplies used? You are so incredibly talented, you could be selling your work…but then I guess that’s what it becomes work, not enjoyment.
@kels1859
@kels1859 2 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing
@marcom248
@marcom248 Жыл бұрын
Good job man! Looks so realistic, God bless 🙏🏻😊
@trevorpayne3953
@trevorpayne3953 2 жыл бұрын
Its looks awesome but you need a bigger tank for your oscar
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Ya you bet, he moved to a much larger tank a long time
@t.i.r.6986
@t.i.r.6986 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's extraordinary.... I'm gonna try it on mine..
@roywhittle8284
@roywhittle8284 Жыл бұрын
Wow that is the best background I’ve seen 👍up to you mate
@tonilynn1597
@tonilynn1597 2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how well tht looks.great job man xx
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@gororobadaboa
@gororobadaboa Жыл бұрын
in addition to an excellent job and the shapes of the cut that you transmit to the piece, they make the final result look very good... at minute 3:50 I can visualize a perfect face...
@merimaluz5333
@merimaluz5333 Жыл бұрын
Wow, what perfection 😮
@fred15
@fred15 11 ай бұрын
Great background but please get your fish à bigger tank !!!
@BadKittyNoMilk
@BadKittyNoMilk Жыл бұрын
Where did you get this idea? It looks rad thanks for sharing. I’d love to try this for my mothers 10 gallon tank
@YusufFirdausBrainwash
@YusufFirdausBrainwash Жыл бұрын
You are sick dude 🥰 , I love all what you have build, I'm your new fans from Indonesia
@ayahalbychannel8424
@ayahalbychannel8424 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome...👍👍👍
@TheDjmj14
@TheDjmj14 2 жыл бұрын
nice job lovly background :)
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂
@marcpt2728
@marcpt2728 Жыл бұрын
Wow thats amazing
@ccgptk
@ccgptk 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, amazing
@cruzdicviabdal9503
@cruzdicviabdal9503 Жыл бұрын
Instead of putting much effort in your Background you should think of a much larger tank for your Oscar
@Slowww502
@Slowww502 2 жыл бұрын
Wow just wow 👌
@alexmizzoni8766
@alexmizzoni8766 2 жыл бұрын
Great work👍🏼🔥
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
@sdmcdaniel2255
@sdmcdaniel2255 Жыл бұрын
It looks really great! I do have to ask though, is that tank big enough for that fish?!? I thought you needed a minimum of 150 gallons for those!
@vigeeshcv2637
@vigeeshcv2637 2 жыл бұрын
Woowwwww super, new subscriber from India 🇮🇳🙌
@SugaryHobgoblin
@SugaryHobgoblin 2 жыл бұрын
First off, really good craftsmanship, this video was impressive. Just curious if you think a styrofoam background like this can be put directly in the tank? I have paint on the back of my tank so this won't really work for me. Obviously if it is going in the tank I would use non-toxic paint and glue, and omit the little plant flourishes. For the styrofoam alone, how well do you think it would hold up in a tank (for a turtle, who is much less sensitive to pH than fish).
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t say I have tried it directly in the tank with fish or even in the water. I would think one of the concerns would be any of the material or styrofoam coming loose and the turtle eating it.
@SugaryHobgoblin
@SugaryHobgoblin 2 жыл бұрын
@@DrewBuildsStuff you would be right, he is absolutely the type to eat the styrofoam. I'll probably have to cement it and do things the hard way. Oh well, thanks for the video and the response!
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Try xps foam insulation. Its a lot more rigid than regular styrofoam and doesnt have the little beads that come off easily. From what I’ve seen a lot of people use that in aquariums and silicone it into place
@KuyakoyProductions
@KuyakoyProductions Жыл бұрын
I really likes all your videos.. this video os kind a reliever for me.. looking foward for more build. ❤️
@manojnirmalkar3156
@manojnirmalkar3156 7 ай бұрын
Good job 👍
@carlkinsella7540
@carlkinsella7540 Жыл бұрын
Amazing work... would it be possible for you to list me the paints & other products you we're using, as I couldn't read them properly... Is there any particular paint that is needed??
@amnaalawalkhan2926
@amnaalawalkhan2926 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing.
@mohamedchibane6000
@mohamedchibane6000 5 ай бұрын
Haute classe 👍 champion 👏
@IMRANHOSSAIN-ed7rr
@IMRANHOSSAIN-ed7rr 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice 👍
@michelnightking8966
@michelnightking8966 6 ай бұрын
Wow awesome idea💡 🤜🤜🤜
@GiloMancing
@GiloMancing 2 жыл бұрын
Nice broo...
@JhunDumsTVXj
@JhunDumsTVXj 11 ай бұрын
wow beautiful
@chatterbox2989
@chatterbox2989 Жыл бұрын
❤fantastic 👏 well done ! Very impressed 🎉 can you please tell me what glue and paints 🎨 you used please 🙏 thank you kindly 🙏 😊 😀
@yogaadipurwanto1631
@yogaadipurwanto1631 2 жыл бұрын
Keren luur.. Mantab...
@rocadefuego2036
@rocadefuego2036 Жыл бұрын
Excelente eres un Genio !!!!!
@jambee5603
@jambee5603 Жыл бұрын
May i ask what type of glue did you use to stick those styrofoam?
@jambee5603
@jambee5603 Жыл бұрын
Nice work, but i think keeping an oscar in that tank size is a bad idea
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff Жыл бұрын
I gave him away shortly after the video to someone with a bigger tank. I got him when he was small, he grew insanely fast
@user-lk5ry1mt2p
@user-lk5ry1mt2p Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤ very nice i will try this in India.
@channel0712
@channel0712 2 жыл бұрын
How did you secure it behind the tank?
@davidkauffman2462
@davidkauffman2462 4 ай бұрын
Awesome creativity, looks soooooo real
@crazyfishlady4958
@crazyfishlady4958 Жыл бұрын
What glue is being used to put the foam pieces together?
@priyankawazir
@priyankawazir Жыл бұрын
Awesome 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
@evertblotevogel2987
@evertblotevogel2987 2 жыл бұрын
Poor Giant fish, hope he's in a bigger tank now.......5 times bigger at least.
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
You bet, he was moved a couple days after the video. He out grew the tank incredibly fast
@mortenhyvejle
@mortenhyvejle 8 ай бұрын
Astronotus occelatus Oscar's... I have full grown Oscar's and they are sooo clever.
@cocolocobirb981
@cocolocobirb981 2 жыл бұрын
Good background but that Oscar is living in the equivalent of a bathroom stall of space
@cursetheserpent
@cursetheserpent 7 ай бұрын
Your Oscar needs a bigger tank, He is huge!
@daisyvalentine2412
@daisyvalentine2412 Жыл бұрын
Is it okay to use foam wallpapers with brick pattern?
@KingHenryVR4
@KingHenryVR4 Жыл бұрын
Nice Tiger Oscar
@mujahidthamagnificent4935
@mujahidthamagnificent4935 2 жыл бұрын
WOW! Drew, amazing craftsmanship... Do you manufacture & sell? If so, I'm interested...
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! No i dont sorry
@mujahidthamagnificent4935
@mujahidthamagnificent4935 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome_ great artistic talent_ I'd never be able to duplicate, but thanks again...
@tonygoodwinjr9293
@tonygoodwinjr9293 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Styrofoam is annoying to cut up like that. Stuff sticks to EVERYTHING lol
@mrgpro9149
@mrgpro9149 10 ай бұрын
AWESOME
@lumensLtda
@lumensLtda 2 жыл бұрын
Hola... Saludos de.chile Cómo que pintaste? Y que pegamento usaste ?
@kingofking1705
@kingofking1705 2 жыл бұрын
It's osm I will try
@claudiosabitzer9316
@claudiosabitzer9316 2 жыл бұрын
Really good job! I also wanted to make a Background for my saltwateraquarium.. May I ask you what kind of paint you are using so that its not harmful for the water and the fishes?
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Its just standard acrylic. The background actually sits behind the glass outside of the aquarium
@stephenbrown8434
@stephenbrown8434 2 жыл бұрын
I also used acrylic paint but just make sure u use water poly acrylic for the fish that way no harm stuff comes of you creation ...be sure to rinse until water is clear before adding any wild life
@Falconurbex
@Falconurbex Жыл бұрын
Awesome m8 what paints do u use to make it fish safe as couldnt see when u showed it to camera due to blairing
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff Жыл бұрын
Any paint would work. This one goes behind the tank not in water. These were craft paints from the dollar store
@Falconurbex
@Falconurbex Жыл бұрын
@@DrewBuildsStuff Thanks brother i appriciate that. very much keep the awesome videos coming
@MaciejMaszk-kh5so
@MaciejMaszk-kh5so 6 ай бұрын
Super!
@saibalghosh6306
@saibalghosh6306 2 жыл бұрын
Super bro
@rendisfidianton9330
@rendisfidianton9330 2 жыл бұрын
there is a more practical way, draw a pattern on styrofoam and then burn it little by little using a match.. then flush with liquid cement
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Neat idea, I was thinking about doing another background. The only possible issue would be the fumes from burning styrofoam
@rendisfidianton9330
@rendisfidianton9330 2 жыл бұрын
@@DrewBuildsStuff burning smoke, can be overcome using a mask, many ways to be a creative person. good luck for the future
@tradersclubacademy3833
@tradersclubacademy3833 29 күн бұрын
Que tipo de pintura usaste para pintar el unicel? Gracias
@monkey6815
@monkey6815 2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@StacyBarrow
@StacyBarrow 3 ай бұрын
Awesome what was used to paint?
@user-bu3ep5tq2p
@user-bu3ep5tq2p 2 ай бұрын
Doesn't matter it's behind the tank not in it
@shaunhall960
@shaunhall960 Жыл бұрын
Wow!
@semmarant8643
@semmarant8643 2 жыл бұрын
I will give you thousands of like👍 if i could..👏👏 Thank you amigo😎👌
@rjkarate558
@rjkarate558 3 ай бұрын
Sir what u used to intact the background color even in water??
@badrimadrasisrinivasan1970
@badrimadrasisrinivasan1970 7 ай бұрын
Great if u can share the materials used... ❤
@92083Barb
@92083Barb 2 жыл бұрын
your amazing
@williamk9881
@williamk9881 Жыл бұрын
Good job with the 3d background. Now upgrade that Oscar from that tiny 36g to a least 75g. 3d background skills: 10 Fishkeeping skills: 0
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff Жыл бұрын
I gave him to someone with a larger tank shortly after the video. He grew crazy fast
@aaronisbell17
@aaronisbell17 9 күн бұрын
looks amazing but honestly could have just watched because of the music.
@lukesmiffyps3
@lukesmiffyps3 2 жыл бұрын
Hi what products did you use that is safe to go inside a tank?
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Lauren, everything goes behind the tank. More room for the fish and you don’t have to worry about using fish safe products. You can’t tell that it isn’t in the tank unless you look behind
@MegaPaddles
@MegaPaddles 7 ай бұрын
i hope you put your oscar into a bigger tank, that is a ridiculously small tank for him
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 7 ай бұрын
Ya he grew crazy fast, gave him away shortly after this video
@michaeljohnson5550
@michaeljohnson5550 Жыл бұрын
Nice.
@ericthered9655
@ericthered9655 2 жыл бұрын
Very impressive. But I'm guessing one can tell it's behind the glass in person.
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It would really depend on the location of your tank, mine is against a wall and you really can’t tell (unless you look behind the tank).
@actuallybena2213
@actuallybena2213 10 ай бұрын
Is this safe for the fish? I mean it won’t poison the water right?
@blackjack9863
@blackjack9863 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool 👍 But your aquarium is to small for the big fish 😔
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and don’t worry the Oscar was moved to a bigger tank 👍
@akshayraj5168
@akshayraj5168 2 жыл бұрын
Looking spectacular. But as i see the oscar in a small tank according to its size, the beauty of the aquarium diminishes. I am sorry to say that. May be now you have kept it in an aquarium suitable for it.
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Yes the Oscar was moved to a bigger tank shortly after this video. He was super small when I got him and grew incredibly fast
@akshayraj5168
@akshayraj5168 2 жыл бұрын
@@DrewBuildsStuff 👍👍
@amarbasha8644
@amarbasha8644 2 жыл бұрын
Can u tell me which cement and paint used
@shawn2768
@shawn2768 2 жыл бұрын
Which colour do u use to paint
@pamelawilliams2739
@pamelawilliams2739 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome u should make and sell I'll be first in line. Also. Please provide type of paint and colors used thank you
@campyfishytv2498
@campyfishytv2498 Жыл бұрын
what a colour brand you use and code?
@abrarjahin2371
@abrarjahin2371 2 жыл бұрын
Why is there an Oscar in such a tiny tank?! He is leading a miserable life!
@DrewBuildsStuff
@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Yes he was purchased when we was super small and outgrew the tank very quick. He was moved to a much larger tank shortly after this video was made
@user-nn9tl6um4o
@user-nn9tl6um4o 4 ай бұрын
‏‪3:52‬‏ صباح خير ونور يا فنان .. أنا عمالك الجميله .. شنو نوع اسم المادة التي تلسق بها الفلين .. اتمنا ان تذكر اسم نوع المادة بلغة عربية المادة التي تلسق الفلين .. الف شكر وتقدير لك ونجاح المتجدد
@druggistdracula5893
@druggistdracula5893 9 ай бұрын
Is it made of thermocol??
@anasulaiman3209
@anasulaiman3209 2 жыл бұрын
Mezing good ide for my channel tx Mr. Succes n goodluck
@huzainiboboy7414
@huzainiboboy7414 2 жыл бұрын
What glue you use?
@litegaming9354
@litegaming9354 2 ай бұрын
Which paint is best for aquarium
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