DIY Aquarium Background - Easy with plastidip!

[@TheCodpro27]

Great video! Just finished wiping the glass down on my 75 gallon and will be applying plasti dip to the back, bottom and sides. Also I wish plasti dip was $6 a can lol, it’s $25 a can here in Canada.

[@TrafishAquatics]

Wow that's crazy!

[@carlcrasmussen]

I have the black vinyl on my 55 and was annoyed that it doesnt always lay flat against the glass. I used this Plasti Dip on my 75 and it took a can and a half. I'm disappointed with the results compared to the tape on background the Plasti Dip it's not as deep of a black and it's flat black. I kind of thought the flat black would be better, but seeing it side by side, it is NOT. The only good thing is supposedly it scrapes off easily. I would stick with high gloss black paints or store bought background. Depending on what's behind your tank sometimes it's best to have no background so it adds depth and the fish seem more suspended in the air, so to say.

[@null.dev.]

Then one has these thick, as in the head, people wanting to make a buck on youtube, and like OH, I

[@sidneywhite749]

Now plastidip is over $20.00 can.

[@Dave-if5qj]

Wish i haf known about this pladtidip suff

[@paulhowell8661]

Good video Travis, love the idea with the Plasti- dip paint particularly with smaller tanks. I know that we as people will want to change the color after time goes on. Love the lights also so simple. Stay healthy my friend.

[@TrafishAquatics]

Thank you!

[@BillyDean-b9b]

Stop saying ERM! lol 🤣

[@Jessie-dt4gv]

that plastidip can of paint in canada at canadian tire is 25.99 O.o

[@langenandanimals]

I need to do this. Mine all just have temporarily black card board behind them.

[@TrafishAquatics]

It looks way better, I used to do the same thing!

[@itsallasimulationman]

Have you had any issues with the plastidip peeling or scraping off when moving cords, hoses, etc.? I think I am going to do this, but also tape some paper or something on top to prevent cords from dragging across the plastidip.

[@TrafishAquatics]

Nope I've never had any issue with that

[@flonkas]

You need to peel the tape when it’s still a little wet, that will allow the dip to make a clean break. Then you won’t need use that razor blade, that can actually give you a bad break

[@tiffanyhp7]

Just wanted to mention that i love your videos! you are straight to the point and you really explain things in a super simple way that's very helpful! i also saw your video on building stands which i might try! thank you so much for the awesome vids! :) also i rarely comment on videos but i just seriously loved the way you explain things! I follow so may other aquarists but they often seem too cocky or they talk off topic way too much which can be distracting and frustrating! your vids are the best! :) **thumbs up**

[@TrafishAquatics]

Thank you so much 😁

[@tiffanyhp7]

@@TrafishAquatics no no! Thank YOU!!! :)

[@garretts91]

10-15 tanks?? I had to use an entire can to adequately coat the back of my 55 gallon.

[@carlcrasmussen]

1 1/2 cans here

[@b2052]

😂😂😂😂when this guy thought the bottom was a opening, got me fukd up😂😂😂

[@b2052]

6:02

[@TrafishAquatics]

😆 hey that glass was clean man 😂😂

[@newtybot]

Do you have any advice on aquarium safe clear coat sealers for decorations? Someone said plastidip clear is the best but the problem is the shits hella expensive, and hella rare to boot :/

[@TrafishAquatics]

Krylon fusion clear will work also

[@newtybot]

@@TrafishAquatics thank god bro Life saver!!! Setting up a crayfish tank and I heard they love to see their reflection so I was gonna out a mirror in there but I wanna seal it down so it doesn’t leak anything (Pretty sure it’s all glass anyways but why take a chance you know?)

[@TrafishAquatics]

For sure!

[@djneoda1535]

GREAT SUGGESTION Do you think this would work on painting the woodgrain on an aquarium trim black also?

[@TrafishAquatics]

Yep sure would

[@patrankin7653]

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[@TrafishAquatics]

Yep thats anxiety for ya lol

[@1l193]

Thank you very much for your helpful video. I was struggling to find a static cling background that wasn't a piece of junk, folded, creased or faded. Normally I'm not Mr. DIY but your video made it pretty easy to "paint" instead of stick. Just for reference I have a 55 gallon tank which is 48"x12.75"x21". I put on three coats, two passes per coat and I still had some plasti dip left in an 11oz can. Most appreciated sir!

[@TrafishAquatics]

Your welcome

[@kentmccroskey8161]

Man, wish I had seen this just days ago before I tried rolling acrylic paint on the back of my tank!! I have a 65 gallon that is about six inches away from a window (full of Angels and Discus) and wanted to paint the back because the sunlight is creating algae blooms like crazy. It was a HUGE pain in the ass with such limited space, but I managed to carefully mask off all the edges and did three coats over the course of three days and it looked perfect! Started peeling off the tape today and it took about half the acrylic paint with it. So damn disappointing! Think I'm just going to buy a pair of heavy drapes for that window and be done with it!

[@TrafishAquatics]

Damn that sucks, I had that happen once when I did the plastidip too because I let it dry too long before removing the tape and it had bonded to it. one thing is if you try the paint again after the third day just run a razor blade around the taped off areas to cut the paint that may be dried against the tape, this way it doesn't peel it off along with it.

[@kentmccroskey8161]

@@TrafishAquatics Yeah, think I'm going to peel the rest off and try again this weekend. Ha, that or just buy some thick drapes for that window!

[@TrafishAquatics]

@@kentmccroskey8161 yeah that would work too 😆

[@DrawerFullofRocks]

Nice video! Thank you. Can I use a roller and Plastidip to roll it onto the back for a good effect? Or should I only use the spray type to get a smooth application? I know it doesn't matter with other paint types, but I am wondering about Plastidip in particular. Thanks for helping.

[@TrafishAquatics]

Yep you deffinately can

[@DrawerFullofRocks]

@@TrafishAquatics cool! Thank you.

[@jesse0M]

​@@DrawerFullofRocks how did it come out ?

[@DrawerFullofRocks]

@@jesse0M I used the spray can Plastidip and it took me forever to get a solid black coating. I just think I might have purchased a couple of faulty cans. In the end, I love and will continue to use it on all tanks where I want a black background, but I will roller it on instead. I appreciate you!

[@barrydewhirst3947]

Alcohol and a rag, then wipes work alot better no hate if you run a finger down the edges were the tape meets it helps with peal off

[@TrafishAquatics]

Great tips!

[@TheBritishbeeman]

Iv just used this spray for the inside of my tank. The weir for the overflow to the sump was blue I wanted it black. I’m not using the tank for marine anymore. Using it for a planted aquarium. I’m hoping it won’t leach or peel off

[@August_Duwell]

Great video! Very informative and easy to understand. Nice job.

[@TrafishAquatics]

Thank you

[@flonkas]

I would just avoid making that U shape when your spraying, spray straight across to get even cover

[@sabi56847]

If i paint side glass also,will it be good?

[@TrafishAquatics]

Yes you can do that too

[@joeking8698]

I did the back of mine and it’s bad ass!!! Thanks for the video

[@mitchfountain6523]

Great video, thank you.

[@TrafishAquatics]

Your welcome

[@karanthaker2191]

Worked great! Thanks man!

[@TrafishAquatics]

You're welcome

[@1lapmagic]

Thanks boss!

[@MikeinEtna]

Good stuff. thanks !

[@TrafishAquatics]

Your welcome!

[@jton1]

Wish there was a way to do this with tanks set up

[@TrafishAquatics]

They do sell plastidip in a can that you can roll on using a paint roller, if you're careful it can be done

[@barrydewhirst3947]

@@TrafishAquatics that's why I looked up how to paint an aquarium background

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

this is where acrylic paint and a sponge roller work

[@billfrater1948]

Mate, just get a paint brush and some emulsion and paint the frigging back. looking at it through the front it will look as though you sprayed it . Job done.

[@TrafishAquatics]

Some people suck a painting 😉😆

[@Angels-Tube]

Sometimes the schools laminate your kids are projects. That is still my favorite fishtank background. I like to paint my own sceneries. Latex peel off paint was a great tip.

[@Angels-Tube]

Since they're for bettas are you going to paint the sides or put a separator in? Although, they have plenty of room to swim away from each other.

[@TrafishAquatics]

Yep that tank that goes next to this one I will have the side painted so they can't see each other

[@QPham-nz5po]

Plasti-dip contains a number of harmful organic vapors from the various petrochemicals in it. Please be sure to always wear a mask, even in an open area. The mask needs to have organic vapor filters, not just particulate filters. I've been doing some plasti-dip today and I've been rocking a 3M 7503 mask with the 6001 Organic Vapor cartridges. (Both available for < $50 combined). This will save your sinuses and lungs a terrible amount of abuse. Here's me rocking the face mask: i.imgur.com/5aeYBPV.jpg Happy Plasti-dipping.

[@TrafishAquatics]

Not going to lie I had no idea, Thank you for your concern Will definitely be investing in one!

[@QPham-nz5po]

@@TrafishAquatics i just copied n pasted that..but if it didnt bother you i wouldnt worry...i get headaches using that stuff without a mask...but im sensitive chemicals

[@TrafishAquatics]

@@QPham-nz5po that's ok! Probably better off to not be breathing in chemicals, It didn't bother me at all but it's probably still not good.

[@Addicted2Battle]

what is the actual point of this ? i just got goldfish a few weeks ago so im wondering is there a reason for doing this

[@TrafishAquatics]

Backgrounds on an aquarium is mostly personal preference, I like to use black backgrounds with goldfish because it contrasts their color as well as any green real or fake plants you may have in the aquarium very well.

[@Addicted2Battle]

@@TrafishAquatics ah ok 👌