12x12x18 tree root background

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Dizzle21

Discussion Starter · Sep 26, 2011 (Edited)

Just finished the background and threw in some plant cuttings and broms. replaced the screen top with glass with a mistking nozzle. going to keep a trio of Fg vents once they finish metamorphosis.

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Nicely done, I think it looks pretty cool! Happen to have any build pics? Or would you be able to describe how you made it? I'm hoping to do something similar for my newest tank. What background material did you use for the roots? I like the dark coloration

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19jeffro83

· #3 · Sep 26, 2011

Looks nice. I really like the way you made the backround branch out on to the sides tank.

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eos

· #4 · Sep 26, 2011

Nice work! Diggin the setup!

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B-NICE

· #5 · Sep 26, 2011

I'm actually going to do something like that too. Another member did it and everyone loved it. Yours is great too, good job.

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Steve88W

· #6 · Sep 26, 2011

Looks great.
Nice work!

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B-NICE

· #7 · Sep 26, 2011

Do you have any before pix on this build?

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Bokfan1

· #8 · Sep 26, 2011

love the roots on the glass! very nice!

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Mitch

· #9 · Sep 26, 2011

Wow, very nice job! Can you elaborate a bit more on your build method?

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Gnarly

· #10 · Sep 27, 2011

That looks awesome. Very natural. I'd like to see the construction as well of you have pictures handy.

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Dizzle21

Discussion Starter · #11 · Sep 27, 2011

Pretty much same kinda concept as Raf's tank made it with pvc and nylon rope. The roots on the side walls sticking out have wire in them to hold the shape. I used a mixture of Ace acrylic bonder,grout and coco fiber In main spots and the side roots were silicone and cocofiber with some of the mixture brushed on. didn't take any build pics but I have some projects coming up ill take some build pics for ya guys.

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Azurel

· #12 · Sep 27, 2011

Background looks amazing.....Will look awesome when it grows in.

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B-NICE

· #13 · Sep 27, 2011

Dizzle21 said:
Pretty much same kinda concept as Raf's tank made it with pvc and nylon rope. The roots on the side walls sticking out have wire in them to hold the shape. I used a mixture of Ace acrylic bonder,grout and coco fiber In main spots and the side roots were silicone and cocofiber with some of the mixture brushed on. didn't take any build pics but I have some projects coming up ill take some build pics for ya guys.

I know thats where you got the concept from. Raf's tank is the greatest. Im going to try it too.

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Dizzle21

Discussion Starter · #14 · Sep 27, 2011

Found some pre planting pics

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nightowl

· #15 · Sep 27, 2011

This is the same size as the viv I brought a while back but have yet to work on...your build has inspired me to make some progress. How long would you say it took you to the back ground?

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Dizzle21

Discussion Starter · #16 · Sep 27, 2011

nightowl said:
This is the same size as the viv I brought a while back but have yet to work on...your build has inspired me to make some progress. How long would you say it took you to the back ground?

Id say maybe like 5-6 hours? not straight tho. just had to do multible coats of mixture. and I also added some more roots after the last pics i posted

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DragonSpirit1185

· #17 · Sep 28, 2011

Dizzle21 said:
Found some pre planting pics

can you give some details.....like what the roots shooting off are made of and whatnot?

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Dizzle21

Discussion Starter · #18 · Sep 28, 2011

ya i explained earlier but its just nylon rop with wire to hold the shape, then silicone and coco fiber, than brushed grout and acrylic binder with cocofiber on it. and the roots on the glass are just greatstuff foam.

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