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@Withtychannel

5 жыл бұрын

Prime Time Aquatics your beard is looking great!

Another suggestion is to use posterboard- wide variety of colors, very cheap, and easy to tape to the aquarium.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Brad! Joanna has done that on a couple of her tanks as well. Looks good!

When I get tanks from the Petco: $1/gallon deal, I just save the cardboard box it comes in because the dimensions are about the same as the front and back glass panels. Then I just quickly spray paint it to my color of choice and voila, a super cheap background! If you already have paint on hand, then it’s basically free.

I've had black substrate, black backgrounds for 20+ years and only recently started experimenting. I'm really liking sand with a blue background.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

It can fun to change things up a little. : -)

I gotta give you credit, you continuously provide interesting, informative & entertaining videos. I don’t know how you come up with your ideas after all of these years but you even put a new, creative spin on topics that have been done by others. Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to continuously create new content. As aquarium addicts, we need our KZread fix. Haha

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate you being here!

Just painted my 10 gallon with black rustolium spray, I love it!!

The most unique video on this topic especially since you mentioned CLEAR background

Good morning Jason. This something I’ve done over the years. I agree. The filters, heaters, pumps, etc are not that visible. Whether in or outside the tank. My friend as always thank you 4 the informative videos.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick!

I’m redoing my fish room and I had used black plastic film before and it’s a huge hassle to fix if something moves it out of place. Thanks for putting the links for the supplies you like and use.

For bare bottom breeding tanks I like to use a "stone texture" spray paint on the outside of the glass to make it look more natural, the backs I paint black acrylic paint

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Greg Jones I like it!

Consider mentioning fish are less stressed with a covering or painted background and can be more stressed with all open glass if the tank is not against any wall.

I use frosted glass roll. It attaches with water and it’s super nice. I use white frosted.

I buy tanks already backed with blue or black, acrylics. The glass tanks I keep open on all sides or back them with a generic paper backing from lfs. Paint is permanent and could decrease the value of a tank, or the desirability of a tank. Paper leaves the option open to paint later, or let someone else decide. I don't plan to sell may tanks but at some point will downsize due to age. No time soon. lol. Great video. Thanks.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Good points!

from ontario canada.........watched your previous video, about painting with black americana, works great, love it, thanks for your video,

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you as well! : -)

I have backgrounds that I bought from the shop. It looks amazing but water does get inbetween the background and the glass. I've never really had to much of a problem. Good and helpful video Jason!

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Glad they are working well for you!

I used a plastic background from my lfs, it has plants and rocks which blend in, works for me.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Cool!

I personally use black plasti dip spray paint, easy to spray and do coats and super super easy to remove without any tools, just peel it off. It is waterproof and actually protects the glass to some degree. It feels almost like a latex coating. I strongly recommend it, you'll also need about 2 or 3 good coats to make it solid, it's about $6 or $7 a can.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

jessemunoz1 cool!

I have one tank with a store bought background. The reasoning is its by a window and I was hoping to block some of the sunlight. It actually looks pretty good but the rest of my tanks don't have backgrounds. I don't mind not having one but thats just my personal preference. Nice video!

I have found that leaving the bottom side open,only taping the top and sides,helps prevent moisture build up with the paper backgrounnds..........mostly I paint

Superb brother. Thanks bro for your wonderful explanation and this solved my confusion. Thanks again

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I have painted most of my background black I love them I don't see me going any other route Anytime soon

i used limo tint worked great for me

So awesome info boss, 😎😎😎

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Most of my tanks are acrylic, so I order them with a black background. My smaller glass tanks are painted with a layer of mint green made to look like Amazon sword plants(very rough, like a 4 year old) maybe add a splotch of pink here and there. (like a flower) Then I paint a few layers of black over the entire back. Once you add plants or wood or rocks, you don’t see my lousy artwork, you see different levels of brightness in the back of the tank. You can also just paint a green camo pattern on the background instead. The sky is the limit, so paint whatever look you want!!! Great video!

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see that. If you have Instagram would love to see a picture!

@catfishcave379

5 жыл бұрын

Check out my Flickr page... Count Catfish. Need to post the tanks with decor.

I do the back of my show tanks using the same technique that is used to sponge paint a wall. I put on two or three shades of grey using the sponge, and then spray paint over the top with either a darker or lighter shade of grey. It gives it somewhat of a 3-D effect, and it looks sort of like rock.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

ive been wondering what kind of background I want for my tank. i'm so glad I came across this video! new subscriber! I'm going to buy black acrylic paint asap btw. Thanks!!!

@PrimeTimeAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Another great video mate personally I use krylon fusion for plastic on my tanks for a 40 breeder doing 3 sides 4-6 coats easily takes a hour it only takes maybe 5 mins to dry enough for the next coat but 1 can $5 a can is more then enough for a 40 breeder and i just put cardboard around it to control stray paint getting on stuff around but it peels like acrylic paint luckily so for me its perfect

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing what you are doing!

Plasti dip is wonderful to use

I painted a leftover piece of wallpaper black. Then painted rock gray area to match rocks and used green to paint vallisneria behind the rocks.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Cool!

I've got some fake ivy screens off ebay and stuck 'em to the outside of the tank with suction caps.

You can get reptile suction cup ivy and attach for extra depth and interest to a flat background. Fish love swimming through it.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Nice idea!

I bought a big sheet of black card stock paper from the dollar store (the matte kind) and then just scotch tapped it to the back. That way i can just change it up if I want to without getting a razor blade involved (I’m too clumsy not to lose a finger)

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

We've done that on a couple small tanks too. : -)

Hey Jason. I may be up your way this week. Was wondering if you guys have any size Super Reds plecos, young adult or adult blue eye lemon pleco, or Apistogramma (preferably) cacatuoides or other colorful Dwarf Cichlid you are willing to let go of?

great video new sub here .. as for me my display tank i got a black background but my other tanks all clear 👍

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Da Broken Compass Nice!

I use krylon fusion. Spray paint No issues. 4$ did 4 of my tanks

Doing videos no one else does... SUBSCRIBED!!

@creativenu4103

3 жыл бұрын

Painting my tank!

@PrimeTimeAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here!

Kool

I use blue or black poster boards from the store and cut the size and then tape them on 50 cents each

I have black paint on mine but it doesnt look deep dark black it looks greyish i was thinkin of tryin velimax blackout tint from amazon

Perfect timing Jason. My wife and I were just discussing this over dinner last night. I had her watch the video too. Looks like we'll be painting the tanks for our _Apisto Project._ I already have some Rust-Oleum cans left over from some previous 2A builds. Have you had any experience with their products as fish tank backgrounds? Rust-Oleum is very flat in color which I'm guessing is a better option than glossy for the tanks. Keep up the good work my friend. *Again - my apologies for the double spacing. I swear it's only single spacing as I'm typing this out.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Bert Shackleford Let me know how it turns out. The flats and better than gloss in my opinion.

I use Krylon Spray paint. $5.00 per can. (2) can's will easily do bottom, sides and back of a 75g tank. Clean tank with glass cleaner, apply (2) coat's. Total time including drying, ... 1 hour.

A question pls.. here in Australia I was told that I would need to use (ESP Easy Surface Prep a prep agent) wiped onto the glass then wiped off to enable the paint to stick to the glass.. do you use anything like that? or do you just paint straight onto the glass with no prep?

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

I just add the paint right to the surface. The first coat goes on really light, but once it dries the subsequent coats stick very well!

Plasti dip work’s amazingly, and its not permanent.

I've always thought about trying to use plasti dip to paint the backs of my tanks. That way it just peels right off if I want to change it up. Still haven't tried it though...

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

It would be cool to try it!

i used plasidip on my 9 gallon long if i get tired of it it comes right off

I use black foam board to keep temperatures steady, heater off more

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea!

@joevasquez1776

5 жыл бұрын

Prime Time Aquatics also use it on back of painted for insulation, it’s cheap from dollar store.

I have a tank that I put tin foil on the back. It has a very interesting look; and I think reflects light back into the tank if you are growing plants. Like all applied backgrounds it can be a hassle to get it attached if the tank is already close to a wall, but you can't get much cheaper. Again, thanks for the topic and down to earth suggestions, not just high end manufactured backgrounds.

I dont know if you mentioned it but cleaning the glass with rubbing alcohol helps the paint stick to glass. Also you can try flex seal spray if you want a natural look like cement, but dont want the hi PH issues of cement

@PrimeTimeAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

ive seen people silicone rocks to the back wall of a tank to make a background...have you ever tried this Prime Time?

hi. i love african cichlid. i have 75g with 2 big oscar. planning to switch to african cichlid. just curious is it in your house all those aquariums?

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, all the tanks are in our house - about 55/60 are in the basement. : -)

I love this channel. One of the reason why my fishes hasn't died on me yet! Hahahahah!

@PrimeTimeAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear :-)

Question: I love the idea with painting the back. But my wife just recently sent me a link to some 3D back grounds that looks pretty sweet but kinda pricey. Any thoughts on those I might overlooking???

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

The 3D backgrounds are very cool. Just have to make sure they have no openings on the sides or tops that fish can get into. If fish get trapped behind them it can be a major pain getting them out again.

@jacquesofalltrades1643

4 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Good Point to keep in mind! That's why I knew to ask yall! Thanks a bunch

I used black enamel paint

Were talking home Aquaria so i think painting them should be a no as it leaves you with options. Black Background poster and substrate seems to have been the main for years, but lets be honest, its tedious to see now lol, black shows up colors well but to me it also makes the Tank interior look smaller. Clear, to me is the new modern way as long as your set up is right to get the crisp look, ofcourse this leaves you with many options to change as well, inlike if you paint the back black like every other tank you see your left with that look forever lol

Is there a paint that is safe in an aquarium and sticks to silicone? Looking to paint some silicone on a lava rock cave decoration I built.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

I have never tried to paint anything inside a tank so I'm not sure.

@jdchico3255

4 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you for replying Sir, I appreciate it and thank you for the pinned info! :)

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How long does it take to style that face-trophy??

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

protic4 It does its own thing mostly. Haha

is there anyway how i can contact you privately? i need help with my water pump. im trying to reduce my water flow but dont know how.

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

I'm on instagram and FB.

Some states/country may have rules/laws about covering one side, substrate and whatnot. So do the research there aswell. My own country, we have animalcare law on background and substrate for aquariumfish

@funnyguy55able

5 жыл бұрын

Just don't ask for an inspection when you're done and there wont be any issues. But seriously, i've never heard anything that ridiculous. what country??

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

That's interesting. I wonder what the rationale is for regulating the ability to cover a tank on one side?

@williamjansson

5 жыл бұрын

I'll try to translate it from our agriculturedepartment of goverment. Planning a aquarium is very important......_ Should_ not be smaller then 40L (~10gal) height and dept adjusted to the spices of fish. Round Bowls are _not_ allowed, all aquariums shall have one side covered for the fish to feel safe and have a secure part of the aquarium, decoration _Have_ to help the fish find secure places, caves, hideouts within the tank. All tanks _shall_ have a substrate to mimic the natural livingspace for the fish. You have to have good waterquality and food to feed your fish. If i read between the lines, id say. Its set to have a minimum requariement for aninalcare so if someone is to break it, the animalcare department and or lawinforcement can step in and act for the wellbeing for the animals.

@williamjansson

5 жыл бұрын

With this said, ive never heard of someone being charged for this. However heard of cases where they stepped in and remove the animals when or if the owner has fallen seriously sick, ran away or whatnot leaveing the animals out of care.

Does is matter what brand of acrylic paint is used? For whatever reason, Amazon has jacked up the price of the Americana paint and Michael’s is out of it.

Go get a paint sample at home depot better paint and cost 4$

can you paint the tank with the fish in it or will it harm the fish

@PrimeTimeAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

I would probably opt to empty the tank first.

Top tip for applying paper/printed backgrounds: Give the glass a light spray of cooking oil then position the background agsinst the glass. Use a credit card to slowly push any air bubbles out working your way from the centre out towards the edges. Once all the bubbles have been removed wipe off any excess oil then tape the background in place using duct tape. You now have a bubble free background that will stay in place for years & water cannot get between the background & the glass. DO NOT USE THIS METHOD IF YOU HAVE MICE OR ANT PROBLEMS AROUND YOUR HOME AS IT WILL ATTRACT THEM TO THE TANK. PS: I paint all my tanks these days.

can you put the background inside the tank?

@PrimeTimeAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Sure - I have a couple more recent videos where we added Universal Rocks 3D backgrounds.

Hello sir ! Can you please suggest a site that’s in California to order fish ? Great video btw . Looking forward to more great videos . Thank you !

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know of anything specifically in Cali. The Wet Spot is close to you, Imperial Tropicals is in FL, and Aquatic Clarity and Freshwater Exotics are in WI. Flip Aquatics is locate din Ohio. All are good options.

If you apply paint. You pretty much lose one side of the tank and can never flip it if the front gets worn out. Apply plasti dip instead so it can easily peel off and also can change it whenever

@PrimeTimeAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

This paint is easily removed.

@Mkayexplores

2 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics ohhhh didn't know that

Hard to see algae on my store bought background.

If you decorate your tank with enough hardscape, driftwood, and plants, you really do not need a background since you do not see it anyway. Big rocks and plants in the background can cover most or all of the tank. Just saying that is one way to go..... Also if you use a Matten corner filter you do not see any of the wires, filters, heater, etc. Good video. But just wanted to give another slant on the no background senerio....

@PrimeTimeAquatics

5 жыл бұрын

Good options as well! : -)

Him: The Paint is 5$ Amazon link: 24$ hmm...

@PrimeTimeAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if it has to do with the virus. Everything costs more now.

I used black wallpaper cost me 2 bucks