There are situations when a person carefully thought out the design of the aquarium, but it still looks incomplete. Perhaps one of the main details is missing - this is the background. Do not just execute it harmoniously and not standardly. Next, we will tell you how to glue the background onto the aquarium and how it can be.
What is and why is it needed?
Note that the most important element of aqua design is the background. Its main task is to hide unnecessary (wires, equipment, etc.) from sight. The background is hardly noticeable, but it makes it possible to diversify the composition inside the reservoir.
Varieties of background
There are two types of background:
- Interior. It looks more natural. But when you install it there are nuances. They are worth considering. Note that all materials used must be non-toxic. Also, they should not affect the chemical composition of water. In this case, the background must be set before pouring liquid into the aquarium. At the same time, the film must be very firmly glued to the glass in order to avoid its falling or the penetration of the inhabitants.
- External. The main advantages are affordability and low price. Also, algae do not worsen the external background.
Film photophone. Its features and advantages
How to glue the background to the aquarium? Before answering this question, you need to consider the products that are currently sold. Then it will be more clear how to fix it. The first type is a film photophone. It happens monochromatic, as well as with different images (view of the seabed, landscapes, etc.).
This design has advantages. These include:
- ease of installation;
- a wide variety of backgrounds;
- low price;
- ease of dismantling.
You can stick it with glycerol and a soap solution. Next, we consider all possible methods.
Using soapy water
How to glue the background to the aquarium with a soap solution? Take the film first. It should be a little smaller than glass. Then the background will not fall away from him. After this, you need to wipe the aquarium glass, spray the solution. Next, you should spread the film on the surface of the wall, gently squeezing the water. Here's how to glue the background onto the bubbleless aquarium simply and quickly.
With glycerin
For this procedure you will need:
- Scotch;
- 25 ml of glycerin;
- background roll (suitable color);
- sponge;
- glass detergent.
And how to glue the background to the aquarium with glycerin? The first step is to prepare the film to fit the glass. Moreover, the background should be 1 centimeter smaller than it from all sides. Then carefully wipe the wall of the aquarium from dirt. This should be done with a sponge that has been moistened with a glass cleaner.
What to do next? How to glue the background to the back of the aquarium? Then, using a special spatula, evenly distribute glycerin, which can be purchased at any pharmacy, on the glass. Apply a background, smooth it so that all air bubbles are squeezed out from under it. If this is not done, then the whole design will go bad. When you squeeze out air, you can use a spatula wrapped in a rag. Also, for these purposes, a regular even piece of cardboard is suitable.
If during the mounting process the background film will be twisted at the corners, then temporarily fix them with tape. Erase the extruded glycerin from the edges with a sponge. Then, for greater reliability, tape the background around the perimeter with adhesive tape. Now the aquarium looks much more beautiful.
With glue
This method is also not complicated: everything is done exactly the same as in the cases described above.
This will require:
- photo composition;
- JBL Fixol adhesive packaging;
- glass cleaner;
- Scotch;
- sponges.
Next, we’ll show you how to glue the background onto the aquarium. First thoroughly clean the rear window from dust, dirt. Perform the procedure with a sponge and cleaning agent. Next, let the glass dry and apply special glue. It should be distributed strictly over the entire surface of the rear window. Do not forget about the corners. Indeed, during operation, the film in these places can quickly peel off and deform.
Then take the background, attach to the back wall. Smooth the surface with quick movements. Do not worry if it happened that the background did not lie flat on the first try. You can repeat the whole procedure by peeling and aligning it. After you have done everything perfectly, put out air bubbles with a spatula, smooth out all the folds, even the smallest ones. Do it very slowly so as not to ruin anything. Move from the center to the edges.
After the done manipulations, glue may come out around the edges, it should be carefully removed with a sponge. After this, the tape should be sealed with tape along the perimeter. That's all, you completely attached the background to the aquarium. Next, arrange it and launch your favorite fish.
How to stick a photophone using adhesive tape?
This is the easiest and fastest way. To do this, you will need:
- scissors;
- Scotch;
- background.
Note that the picture should be larger on all sides of the glass by several centimeters. Nothing will happen if you get a larger background. At home, you can always trim it with scissors to the desired size.
So, attach a background to the aquarium, align it to the top corner. Next, fix the top of the film with tape. Now gently smooth it. Then stick the tape on the bottom and sides. This method has a drawback. Accidentally appearing drops of water may fall into the space between the background and the wall of the aquarium. In humid places, the picture will fit better. As a result, the visual perception of the entire aquarium is impaired.
Embossed background. Description and its features
There is still a relief background. Manufacturers claim that it is made from non-toxic materials. There are different options for attaching it to the aquarium. In the first case, silicone glue is used, which is usually included. In the second, the fastening takes place by pressing it with stones or soil to the back wall.
Such a background is quite expensive, it is quite difficult to install it. And the finished result is not always pleasing to the eye. It happens that such a background looks stiff.
Little conclusion
Now you know how to glue the background onto the aquarium. We examined what are the design options for the back wall of a home reservoir, how to better mount the film. We hope that our recommendations will help you.