The Truth About 3D Aquarium Backgrounds - Are They Really Worth It?

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11 ай бұрын

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In this video we take a closer look at 3D backgrounds and whether or not they are worth the price.
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@totheaquarium 11 ай бұрын

I bought a 3D holey rock type of setup for my 55 gallon with Tanganikyans. It helps give the tank a different look and provides some hiding/run away spots for fish. Love the Wrangler t-shirt BTW!

@Eli5047 11 ай бұрын

The price is totally worth it to me.. If the tank isn't set up yet. I really don't think it's worth it if I have to tear down the tank. I do plan on buying one when I finally set up the 125.

@SlimTim_dirty_aquatics 11 ай бұрын

I’ve really enjoyed and glad went ahead added my first 3D background to my 90 gallon mbunua aquarium. It’s been in there for two years now and now looking at adding to all my aquariums. In regards to negative reviews, make sure to get a tight fit and insure some type of water movement either with filter or simple air stone wand. One step further, add pothos or another water root plant. Fired Up Review video!!!

@MatthiasBruder-xn1ik 11 ай бұрын

A really big plus factor for this Backgrounds is saving Energy for heating the water because they are not only looking good they also are a good insulation layer!

@danalaniz7314 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for posting. This is very informative and great that it is based on your long term experience.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@matthewzito6130 11 ай бұрын

Aside from the obvious drawbacks of cost and reduced tank space, I've heard a lot of complaints about fish poop, uneaten food and even fish getting trapped behind 3D backgrounds. ... Also, I once had a juvenile Ancistrus that chewed the paint off a ceramic log decoration. Since then I've used only real wood and rocks in my aquariums. Fortunately the fake log my fish destroyed was relatively inexpensive. However, it would be a real shame for the same thing happen to a 3D background that cost hundreds of dollars.

@gladiatormechs5574 6 ай бұрын

is STAGNATED WATER dangerous to the fish, or it is only an eye sore to look at...

@matthewzito6130 6 ай бұрын

@@gladiatormechs5574 I'd be more concerned about all the fish poop and uneaten food building up over time than the water.

@angryzombie8088 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for being straightforward. I think if it looks good, then its worth it. I'm currently struggling in the process of making a DIY 3D background, its tricky trying to blend it with HOB filter.

@AQUARIUMFREAK123 7 ай бұрын

i am currently designing my own style 3D backgrounds.. i came to the conclusion that the H.O.B. filters should be placed onto the side of the tank and not the back... this will free up your problem with the background your making and makes the water circulate so much better... you will just have to make your own top canopy to accomodate your H.O.S filter... keep an eye on my channel as i hope to have such cool designs for this hobby.. cheers.

@drewzero1 11 ай бұрын

None of my tanks have backgrounds of any kind, so if I want to change the color I'd have to paint the room! If I was building my nano marine tank again I'd probably consider a textured or 3D background to disguise the filter wall.

@e5andermtube 11 ай бұрын

I have done done custom home made backgrounds out of Styrofoam and painted with drylok, custom pvc over flow with slate rocks attached via silicone, and my most recent 3d background is a slim background from universal rocks. They are not for everyone, and you need to spend extra money and extra time getting everything working correctly. I spent an extra week or so modifying my universal rocks background to work with an overflow and a week of testing to make sure my filtration system works the way I want it to. I won't be able to make changes down the road easily and had to get it right before fully setting up the tank. Plan ahead, take your time and it will be worth it, they look amazing when done correctly.

@AQUARIUMFREAK123 5 ай бұрын

since you have made your own 3D backgrounds, How does yours compare with an aquadecor background ? if you were to sell yours , what price would you charge for creating it as a business ?... thanks

@e5andermtube 5 ай бұрын

@AQUARIUMFREAK123 As long as you do it correctly, a home made background can last a long time but maybe not quite as long as a produced product. The only real advantage is its your custom piece, your specific size, your custom style, etc. You might not be able to find something on the market you like. I don't know that I would make them as a personal business, but I would charge a decent amount for the customization. You won't come close to the mass produced backgrounds by companies though, they have scale to bring costs down and molds make it easier.

@briangaliote4509 11 ай бұрын

Great video Jason! I think you are spot on. I agree with your perspective 100% .

@WhiteCloud746 11 ай бұрын

great topic to cover

@zsworld6609 11 ай бұрын

I bought the flats that you cut to size, and they look great. Also, i bought a few 3ds for my 75s and ive always been able to find a crevis that fits the canister filters just right. the only issue is i had to suction the heater to the side of the aquarium, but if you find a nice tall rock or wood, you can somewhat conceal it. It's just an eye sore if you're looking through the sides.

@JoshV74656 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this comment, after watching the video my first thought was "its going to be hard to install a heater with an internal background". Not an issue for Prime Time as they heat their fish room, but an issue for most of us. That would kind of suck to spend hundreds $$$ on a beautiful background only to have to look at/thru a heater on one of your viewing surfaces. Something else to consider.

@Switz_dk 4 ай бұрын

i love my 3d background with integrated filter :)

@littlemidwestrebornsdolls 11 ай бұрын

I have never used a background on any of my tanks. Of course, I never had anything bigger than a 5 gallon. I am buying everything I need to set up a standard 20 gallon. It will up against a beige wall. No background. Heavily planted, with Harlequin Raboras, some Corydora's and Amano shrimp. Maybe a few Nerite snails. I still need a few supplies before buying my plants and cycling my tank. Then I will have the fun of stocking! 🐟🐠🐡🐟🐟🐡 Gina

@steventhompson5554 11 ай бұрын

I made my own 3D background out of concrete over styrofoam. It gives a cool rocky look and texture to the back of my aquarium and it hides all the equipment and cords

@PrimeTimeAquatics 11 ай бұрын

I’ve done that too

@renatopachecorodriguez892 11 ай бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics do you now if concrete affects water parameters?

@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951 11 ай бұрын

Nice advice on the 3D backgrounds. Like you said, price is high but worth it for quality.

@ronaldkozlowski4498 11 ай бұрын

The one thing you didn't cover was algae on the 3d backgrounds. How to remove it without ruining the background?😊🐸

@JoshV74656 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I wonder about that too.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 11 ай бұрын

I don’t get much but I like to let it grow on the back for a more natural look.

@Brensters63 6 ай бұрын

Yes, exactly what I was thinking. If you did happen to get a lot of algae and hated it, it would be a nightmare to scrub off! 😳

@Evil_Genius_888 11 ай бұрын

I’ve priced them out and couldn’t justify the expense for me yet. I’d still like one eventually. Perhaps if I got a monster show tank someday.

@wadeb.5509 11 ай бұрын

Bully bully, nice update!

@RosinBoii 11 ай бұрын

price is high but once you actually install it the way you want and put the fish you want it just transforms the whole aquarium tremendously

@dalfonzowilliams4792 11 ай бұрын

With the 3D backgrounds, can you attach moss or something like that to grow on the rocks? It would be cool to have a moss covered rock wall in the background on a planted tank.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 11 ай бұрын

Sure!

@adamworley196 11 ай бұрын

Shrimp paradise right there 😄! All those crannies with moss to graze in. That's a cool idea.

@kasperkjrsgaard1447 11 ай бұрын

Just glue the moss to the background with rapid glue.

@melanieholmes6596 11 ай бұрын

I think they look great! I'd love to see what it would look like to incorporate them into ine of my scapes!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 11 ай бұрын

Yes!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 11 ай бұрын

Yes!

@Jerry-lj3cf 11 ай бұрын

Jason where did you get your shirt, I think it's cool.I want one for my own. 😊Thank You 😊.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 11 ай бұрын

We have them on our website - PrimeTimeAquatics.com ! 😀

@wakeup8006 8 ай бұрын

I did the 3d backround on a 180 cost me 700 but it gets brown algae no matter what I do

@HalfManHalfCichlid 11 ай бұрын

Spent more than $1000 on a rock background from Aqua Decor for my 500 gallon tank. Very distinctive but would not do it again. Expensive, detritus traps, loss of tank volume, and difficult to install correctly. Mine faded too and lost most of its coloration. All black backgrounds are the way to go and do a better job of showing the fish off.

@HalfManHalfCichlid 11 ай бұрын

I would like to add that my aquascaping has evolved to where rocks, driftwood and lush plants dominate the "line of sight" and a rock background would hardly be even noticed by the viewer.

@denisovkanal 11 ай бұрын

Can i ask what do i think About biorb aqarium

@PrimeTimeAquatics 11 ай бұрын

I haven’t had one so I’m not sure?

@macc224 11 ай бұрын

i did consider a 3d background for my 65g , but decided against it due to wanting it heavy planted. no point paying all that money if you don't see it. they look good though

@PrimeTimeAquatics 11 ай бұрын

Good point!

@carlwagers9829 11 ай бұрын

Hey Jason! I have a problem with my congo tetras; one of the congos is a little bigger than the rest, really colored up, and he was chasing the other congos and nipping a little bit. I ended up putting him I a spare tank. He's been in there for 3 days and he's not happy; when I come up to the tank he bangs against the glass and flairs and then he just almost stays put. And he wasn't eating. What should i do? Leave him in there longer? Punch him in the face? Or put him back into the 75 gallon tank with the other 6 congos and rummy nose tetras.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 11 ай бұрын

Sounds like a dominant male? The other option is to put him back but add another 4-6 of them?

@carlwagers9829 11 ай бұрын

@PrimeTimeAquatics yea he's kind of the boss... I'll see what I can do.

@streetsiswatching9660 11 ай бұрын

Theres always 1 that spoils it 😂

@carlwagers9829 11 ай бұрын

@@streetsiswatching9660 yep 😅😂🤣😭

@carlwagers9829 11 ай бұрын

@@streetsiswatching9660 so should I give it until like wensday and add him back in?

@thefinestmusicforeverytest643 11 ай бұрын

Sir After water change my aquarium water are cloudy how to fix

@PrimeTimeAquatics 11 ай бұрын

This may help:kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qZykYMdi0KiweJs.htmlsi=YkTFgAaLNw1ErIcQ

@nabokovfan87 11 ай бұрын

One of the biggest drawbacks for me is algae.

@callenclarke371 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Love your channel. However, I think these products are hugely overpriced.

@gladiatormechs5574 6 ай бұрын

is STAGNATED WATER dangerous to the fish, or it is only an eye sore to look at... I am making a 3D background that will trap alot of water and i need to know this.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 ай бұрын

Sometimes it can led to algae growth, but if water parameters are ok it’s usually not dangerous.

@tuco86x 11 ай бұрын

What's you go 3D you don't go back

@Jack-je6qy 11 ай бұрын

Prime time aquatic so paradise fish need a fliter and is it fine paradise fish in 6 gallon tank

@PrimeTimeAquatics 11 ай бұрын

They do need a filter and as for tank size - usually a 20 gallon or more is recommended.

@Jack-je6qy 11 ай бұрын

Hey so I put one in 5or 10 gallon aquarium without a fliter and my dwarf gourami is in a 5 gallon tank doing fine@@PrimeTimeAquatics

@jonathanroy7278 11 ай бұрын

Are they worth the money ? I would say it depends on your disposable income ... me I can't justify spending so much for a background ... if i win the lottery they would be totally worth it