Painted Background

[lillou]

I will take some pics if I can find my digital camera. Right now it is filled with water up to about 3" from the top. As this was purchased on ebay and I am the third owner of the tank. So everyone cross your fingers And pray this thing don't leak. Actually the paint looks real nice. I will post back here when I find the camera and ask how to post the photos here.

Lou

[lillou]

Okay the tank passed muster and there were no wet spots on the floor after 2 days of being filled. So here are some pics on the monster.

This is the monster

Add some dirt. the lighter color stuff up front is coarse silica sand. Sort of like a beach front for the fish. The darker stuff towards the back is for the plants

About 45 minutes into the fill, there has to be a better way

Just to give you an idea, that is a 24" python tube in the tank.

I hate new driftwood, at least the piece is big enough to jam under the braces

This is my filter if anyone was wondering, it might be changing a little to stop the outgassing of CO2. Say goodbye to the bioballs, hello sponge filters

[fishmama]

I like the color you picked! This will be a fun tank project...can't wait to see it "mature"...it is a MONSTER!

Thanks for sharing the fun pics.

[danz]

Ive been painting all my tanks with American Accents spray paint and the color is 209684 Ocean Blue Semi-Gloss. Combined with the silica sand I love the combo. Here is my flowerhorn/blood parrot tank.

[fishmama]

danz-

That is quite a nice look. How many coats of spray did it take?

[korbi_doc]

WOW!! That is a huge tank & you've done a great job! I love that background, looks great with the sand....keep'm coming, should be beautiful with the fish in it.. Dottie

[lillou]

A couple more pics with the plants in it. They are only in there for 4 days so they are a little small for the tank. I am working on my fertilizer dosing plan and getting the CO2 hooked up this weekend.

LIGHTS OFF


THIS IS HOW IT LOOKS WITH THE LIGHT ON






Did anyone notice my beautiful 4 ft level lighting legs?? How's that do DIY

Until everything starts to grow and I get some fish.....

[dragonlover]

Beautiful!! Love the way it's coming along. 220g would be so fun to play with. That blue looks very serene, and I like the way it contrasts the green plants. Very nice.

Lisa, I have done faux painting on my walls--NEVER thought about using it for the fish tank. Great effect! This is going to be a definite next time.