Building a 3D ROCK BACKGROUND for your aquarium

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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 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 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 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrewBuildsStuff at

@1nvisible1 2 жыл бұрын

*I like the no-cleaning aspect of an exterior background.*

@jhunelimbauan8234 Жыл бұрын

What kind of paint?

@AndyStylingStroke 3 ай бұрын

Looks amazing. May I please ask about the paint one should use?@@DrewBuildsStuff

@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 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 2 жыл бұрын

Poor oscar. You need that fish in a much bigger tank.

@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 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrewBuildsStuff Whew, glad to hear it

@petersackett9058 Жыл бұрын

Yay, Oscar!

@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 Жыл бұрын

@@catpax6075 he rehomed him to someone with a bigger tank im glad.

@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.

@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 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason, appreciate the comment!

@juliusmrisho6088 5 ай бұрын

Is it In or Outside?@@DrewBuildsStuff

@shanayakapoor6331 2 ай бұрын

Its on the outside

@dtbone6 3 жыл бұрын

you should put a list of things you used to make this...

@Edward-rw3kq Жыл бұрын

Or at least answer this question.

@demetriusgallitzin8859 16 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.

@dilbotmacguillacutty4849 Жыл бұрын

Top notch! Great detail in the rock work!!

@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 💪💪🙏🙏

@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.

@Cougar139tweak Жыл бұрын

Wow, best build video for this I've seen so far, amazing

@robestey5628 Жыл бұрын

Looks great thanks. Love your assistant (always the helper).

@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 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s an impressive amount of tanks you have! 🇨🇦 🐠 🇵🇷

@marcom248 Жыл бұрын

Good job man! Looks so realistic, God bless 🙏🏻😊

@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.

@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 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Let me know how it turns out!!

@norbipuhl111 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, but I think that Oscar deserves a bigger tank

@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 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 Ай бұрын

@@DrewBuildsStuff prove it!

@tonilynn1597 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe how well tht looks.great job man xx

@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@edwinho4897 Жыл бұрын

Outside tank 3D background, perfect. I will attempt to make one for my 50 gallon tank.

@t.i.r.6986 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's extraordinary.... I'm gonna try it on mine..

@roywhittle8284 Жыл бұрын

Wow that is the best background I’ve seen 👍up to you mate

@YusufFirdausBrainwash Жыл бұрын

You are sick dude 🥰 , I love all what you have build, I'm your new fans from Indonesia

@kels1859 2 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing

@merimaluz5333 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what perfection 😮

@KuyakoyProductions Жыл бұрын

I really likes all your videos.. this video os kind a reliever for me.. looking foward for more build. ❤️

@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...

@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??

@trevorpayne3953 2 жыл бұрын

Its looks awesome but you need a bigger tank for your oscar

@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Ya you bet, he moved to a much larger tank a long time

@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

@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!

@marcpt2728 Жыл бұрын

Wow thats amazing

@chatterbox2989 Жыл бұрын

❤fantastic 👏 well done ! Very impressed 🎉 can you please tell me what glue and paints 🎨 you used please 🙏 thank you kindly 🙏 😊 😀

@vigeeshcv2637 2 жыл бұрын

Woowwwww super, new subscriber from India 🇮🇳🙌

@jambee5603 Жыл бұрын

May i ask what type of glue did you use to stick those styrofoam?

@amnaalawalkhan2926 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing.

@crazyfishlady4958 Жыл бұрын

What glue is being used to put the foam pieces together?

@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 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 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 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

@tonygoodwinjr9293 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Styrofoam is annoying to cut up like that. Stuff sticks to EVERYTHING lol

@manojnirmalkar3156 7 ай бұрын

Good job 👍

@rocadefuego2036 Жыл бұрын

Excelente eres un Genio !!!!!

@mohamedchibane6000 5 ай бұрын

Haute classe 👍 champion 👏

@daisyvalentine2412 Жыл бұрын

Is it okay to use foam wallpapers with brick pattern?

@channel0712 2 жыл бұрын

How did you secure it behind the tank?

@fred15 11 ай бұрын

Great background but please get your fish à bigger tank !!!

@JhunDumsTVXj 11 ай бұрын

wow beautiful

@michelnightking8966 6 ай бұрын

Wow awesome idea💡 🤜🤜🤜

@lumensLtda 2 жыл бұрын

Hola... Saludos de.chile Cómo que pintaste? Y que pegamento usaste ?

@ccgptk 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, amazing

@davidkauffman2462 4 ай бұрын

Awesome creativity, looks soooooo real

@alexmizzoni8766 2 жыл бұрын

Great work👍🏼🔥

@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@iaraciyakabe1330 2 жыл бұрын

Você usou oque pra fazer os efeitos os desenhos 3D

@Slowww502 2 жыл бұрын

Wow just wow 👌

@user-lk5ry1mt2p Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤ very nice i will try this in India.

@ayahalbychannel8424 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome...👍👍👍

@tradersclubacademy3833 Ай бұрын

Que tipo de pintura usaste para pintar el unicel? Gracias

@mrgpro9149 10 ай бұрын

AWESOME

@TheDjmj14 3 жыл бұрын

nice job lovly background :)

@DrewBuildsStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@shaunhall960 Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@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 2 жыл бұрын

Neat idea, I was thinking about doing another background. The only possible issue would be the fumes from burning styrofoam

@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

@amarbasha8644 2 жыл бұрын

Can u tell me which cement and paint used

@cruzdicviabdal9503 Жыл бұрын

Instead of putting much effort in your Background you should think of a much larger tank for your Oscar

@MaciejMaszk-kh5so 6 ай бұрын

Super!

@IMRANHOSSAIN-ed7rr 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice 👍

@rjkarate558 3 ай бұрын

Sir what u used to intact the background color even in water??

@priyankawazir Жыл бұрын

Awesome 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

@CELSOLUISMIRANDA 2 жыл бұрын

Com o que que ele está pedindo pintando? Por que não está na legenda ou na descrição? Assim não ajuda muito.

@badrimadrasisrinivasan1970 7 ай бұрын

Great if u can share the materials used... ❤

@ericthered9655 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive. But I'm guessing one can tell it's behind the glass in person.

@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).

@cocolocobirb981 2 жыл бұрын

Good background but that Oscar is living in the equivalent of a bathroom stall of space

@lukesmiffyps3 2 жыл бұрын

Hi what products did you use that is safe to go inside a tank?

@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

@saibalghosh6306 2 жыл бұрын

Super bro

@KingHenryVR4 Жыл бұрын

Nice Tiger Oscar

@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 2 жыл бұрын

Its just standard acrylic. The background actually sits behind the glass outside of the aquarium

@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

@shawn2768 2 жыл бұрын

Which colour do u use to paint

@erikgonzalezmichel 6 ай бұрын

Con acetona y una broca hubieras hecho los surcos

@cursetheserpent 7 ай бұрын

Your Oscar needs a bigger tank, He is huge!

@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 Жыл бұрын

Any paint would work. This one goes behind the tank not in water. These were craft paints from the dollar store

@Falconurbex Жыл бұрын

@@DrewBuildsStuff Thanks brother i appriciate that. very much keep the awesome videos coming

@monkey6815 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@luisfernandoacevedo4420 2 жыл бұрын

🤔 ¿Y que clase de pintura es?

@evertblotevogel2987 2 жыл бұрын

Poor Giant fish, hope he's in a bigger tank now.......5 times bigger at least.

@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын

You bet, he was moved a couple days after the video. He out grew the tank incredibly fast

@huzainiboboy7414 2 жыл бұрын

What glue you use?

@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

@92083Barb 2 жыл бұрын

your amazing

@mujahidthamagnificent4935 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! Drew, amazing craftsmanship... Do you manufacture & sell? If so, I'm interested...

@DrewBuildsStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! No i dont sorry

@mujahidthamagnificent4935 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome_ great artistic talent_ I'd never be able to duplicate, but thanks again...

@yogaadipurwanto1631 2 жыл бұрын

Keren luur.. Mantab...

@litegaming9354 2 ай бұрын

Which paint is best for aquarium

@michaeljohnson5550 Жыл бұрын

Nice.

@kingofking1705 2 жыл бұрын

It's osm I will try

@mortenhyvejle 8 ай бұрын

Astronotus occelatus Oscar's... I have full grown Oscar's and they are sooo clever.

@jambee5603 Жыл бұрын

Nice work, but i think keeping an oscar in that tank size is a bad idea

@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

@christophervilbar8164 3 жыл бұрын

What paint did you used?

@mitch1285 2 жыл бұрын

That brand he was using is just normal craft store acrylic paint, you definitely need to put a sealant layer on cause acrylic paint chips

@corandonaya3679 2 жыл бұрын

Utilizar cemento arcilla madera natural,,, elementos orgánicos 🌎👍🕊️

@campyfishytv2498 Жыл бұрын

what a colour brand you use and code?

@markcox8956 6 ай бұрын

Wow😮

@nicabautista5126 3 жыл бұрын

what kind of paint did you use?

@mitch1285 2 жыл бұрын

That brand he was using is just normal craft store acrylic paint, you definitely need to put a sealant layer on cause acrylic paint chips

@hugonunez7038 2 жыл бұрын

Que pintura utilizaste

@druggistdracula5893 10 ай бұрын

Is it made of thermocol??

@marcpt2728 Жыл бұрын

Can you make a how to for those who are artistically slow

@aaronisbell17 14 күн бұрын

looks amazing but honestly could have just watched because of the music.

@actuallybena2213 10 ай бұрын

Is this safe for the fish? I mean it won’t poison the water right?