This is my 72 gallon bow front AllGlass Aquarium with my 3D background I made! A big shout out to MudinRebels I got the idea from his video he was a big help and answered some questions I had.So please check out his DIY 3d Background video.
I bought this off Craigslist and redid the whole tank.It was very dirty been sitting for 4 yrs in the guys basement and it leaked.I removed all the old Silicone and resealed it.I also replaced the top plastic was discolored and broken in 2 which is common .I also had to replace the broken top glass and plastic hinge. Hope you enjoy the short slideshow I made :)
72gal tank and stand off Craigslist = $70
New glass top =$15
New plastic rim =$45
New Plastic hinge for top glass= $12
3 tubes GE silicone 1 = $15
1 Bottle of grout sealer =$15
2 sheets 4x8 x1" foam board =$16
1 bucket Quickqrete =$9
1 bottle Quickqrete fortifier =$6
3 bottles of Quickqrete colors,charcoal,bluff and terracotta =$15
2 Gargoyle statues =$8
1 Blue LED lightbar =$25
1 300watt inline heater =$30
1 CFS500 Canister filter =$60
10# Black Beauty Gravel =$12
1 LED Red Airbar =$25
2 plastic plants =$15
Time involved about 60hrs from start to finish includes 6 water changes.
Doing this project Priceless cant wait to do my 150 gal.I will do a start to finish video of that project.
Please see MudinRebels Youtube video very good vid from start to finish step by step video!!
@victorrascal Thanx It still looks as good if not better now that algae is starting to grow in areas.Makes it look more natural.
HDMann292 1 month ago
thats sick man
victorrascal 1 month ago