How to glue the background to the back of the aquarium?

Background is an important element of aqua design. Its main goal is to create a common holistic impression of the design of the aquarium. Together with the internal design, he must create a single composition. Then the decorative item will look holistic and complete. Well, along the way, he hides from the view all that is superfluous: a wall, wires, etc. Let's figure out what design options we have, how to glue the background on the back wall of the aquarium.

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Varieties of Decor

There are two types of background.

External

This version of the design of the back wall is most often found in aquariums, since it is inexpensive in price and does not need to be looked after subsequently. You can create it yourself or buy it ready in the form of a film.

Draw

If you know how to draw well, then you can paint the back wall of the aquarium yourself. Thus, you will transform your aquarium, make it original. But evaluate your capabilities really - to wash the picture will be problematic.

Glue film

The most common option for decorating the back wall is film. It is available - sold at any pet store. Drawing can also be chosen to your taste. In extreme cases, you can make it to order with any pattern you like.

Interior

It looks very natural, but keep in mind that all materials must be non-toxic and should not deteriorate from prolonged contact with water. This decor is installed in the aquarium before pouring water. It should be well attached to the glass. You can also buy it ready-made or make it yourself.

Raised

There is a relief background on sale, which, according to the manufacturers, is completely non-toxic. Typically, the kit includes glue for attaching it inside the aquarium.

This design is expensive, has standard sizes, but is easy to install and adds volume to the contents of the aquarium.

Important! If you have a homemade aquarium of non-standard sizes, then it will be very difficult to choose a decor option.

Decorative surround

You can make a decorative volumetric design that mimics natural materials: stone, sand, plant roots. All these design elements are made of polymer non-toxic materials that are not affected by the composition of the water. In addition, they are very light. All elements are installed along the back wall.

Important! This decor has its drawbacks: it takes up a lot of space in the aquarium, it needs to be cleaned constantly, it can cause fish to die if they fall into the space between the background and the glass.

Alive

You can arrange the back wall using plants. To do this, you will need a stainless steel metal mesh, suction cups for fastening, a transparent mesh and moss.

Important! The mesh size should be twice the size of the glass.

Spread half the net with moss, cover it all with the second half of the net. Using suction cups, attach the structure to the glass. Gradually, the moss will grow, it will need to be trimmed. And as a result of your efforts, you will get a living wall of moss.

Important! Instead of moss, you can use other plants that can create bright thickets.

Before choosing a background design, think about editing. The easiest option is film. Let's look at how to glue such a background on the back wall of the aquarium.

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How to glue the background film on the back of the aquarium?

There are two types of film - ordinary and self-adhesive. Consider how to glue a simple film:

• To do this, in addition to the film, you need to stock up with glue or tape. As glue, glycerin can be used.
• Before you glue the picture on the back wall, you need to clean it. If there is dust on it, bubbles may form, and the background will not look very aesthetically pleasing.
• Therefore, it is necessary to carefully spray water around the workplace. Glass can be cleaned with soapy water. Pour it into a spray bottle, spray on glass and wipe thoroughly.
• Some craftsmen manage to glue the film on this soapy solution; as a rule, it is impossible to achieve a thorough fit and stains and the soap will not hold the film for a long time.

How to glue the background to the back of the aquarium? Most often glued to tape or glycerin:

• If you chose the method of gluing the film to tape, then the picture should be slightly larger in size than the area of ​​the back wall. Attach the film to the aquarium, align with the top edge and secure with tape. Smooth the picture, fix the side and bottom. Excess can be cut at the end with scissors.
• You can stick the film on glycerin or mineral oil. Fix one edge with tape so that the film does not move out, gradually apply the composition to the glass with a brush. If you have formed bubbles with air, they can be removed with a spatula, ruler or plastic card.
• If the background is dense, then it is better to stick it on a transparent sealant. It is ideal for working with glass and the film will retain the brightness of the colors for a long time.

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As you can see, there is nothing complicated in sticking the background yourself, even a beginner can handle this. But if you don’t want to do this yourself, then there are specialized companies that will help you choose and make any design of your choice - from the simplest to the most complex and original.