lookin for a background

[neven]

hey guys im looking for a background for my new liz cage im building...
im just looking for the kinda backgrounds used in aquariums but specifically lookin for more desert kind of picture... i found some at a local pet store but the didnt have the right size for my cage (1400x600)
ny one no where i can get some?
ta nev

 

[wattso]

http://www.houseyardgarden.com/p17-20757-new-roll-fish-aquarium-background.html

 

[Tommo]

how about one of those plastic outcrops from ultimate reptile suppliers.

 

[africancichlidau]

if you mean the stick on film-type backdrops then give sunshine aquarium a ring and tell 'em Phil sent ya. They have a pretty wide range of backdrops 9312 0200 and ask for Lucas or Michael.

 

[neven]

ta for that phil... do you no if theyll have it in my size tho... cos there is a place in kylsyth that i went to (fish and feather) and they had about 20 different sorts but didnt hv the right height..
spose ill give em a ring ny way
ta again guys
nev

 

[FrOnToSa_FrEaK]

I just threw out some backing that was 8x2ft.
If only you posted this a fortnight ago.

 

[africancichlidau]

I know they have some 600mm stuff but don't know in which designs. Sorry Nev but they should be able to tell ya, tell 'em I told you to ring

 

[neven]

i called up that store but no answer... so i went to a huge aquarium place in heidleburg area.... n they had a big range and said no one supplies the desert backgrounds in 600 so im thinkin of going to a stone cutters and gettin a solid thin slab of sand stoned to mount as the back wall.... expensive but should look awsome....
nev

 

[africancichlidau]

Would look awesome Nev Did you give them time to answer? There is only the 2 of them and sometimes get a heap of ppl in the shop. I am sure I have seen desert backdrops larget than 18".

 

[neven]

yeh i rang twice in an hour n let it ring out both times...
i might try them again once i find out the price of the sandstone... cos im guessing that will be very expensive.. especially if its one piece..
ta nev

 

[Simon_Archibald]

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[neven]

yeh nice idea simon i like it....
i called around a few slate n stone places today and found one place (yarrabee) selling sandstone tiles 600x600 for $15 each which is alot cheaper than i thought... lol i asked the other stone places for a solid 1400x600x20 piece and prices where all above $200.... not cheap ay...
ta nev

 

[neven]

hey guys i hv got my sandstone lookin very nice... do i need to seal it?
nev

 

[africancichlidau]

oNYA nEV ! It's just personal choice really if you're using it in a dry environment but even then if it is sealed it is a lot easier to clean. What thickness were those tiles ? You are giving me a few ideas for my own enclosures

 

[wattso]

Nev, Lams aquariums at parramatta ph (02)96306781 have some awesome molded rubber [fake rock] walls and backgrounds all sizes. you could give them a call and find out who the supplier is. cheers

 

[lutzd]

Hey Nev! I'd LOVE to see a photo. How about posting a pic in your gallery?

Just wondering - How are you planning to mount your thermostat on it?

 

[neven]

hey lutzy... yeh im going to mount it with liquid nails... works a treat... i just glued in all the sandstone then... Yarrabee Tiles in Clayton Melbourne are extremely accurate with their cutting and i would recomend them to any any one... very cheap to.. i have just glued the tiles in with liquid nails aswell... the tiles are about 20mm african and are perfect to use but are real bastards to drill through :? ... thats why i have just solved all those probs with liquid nails lol...
yeh as soon as i have finished ill chuck some photos up for yas to see...
ta nev

 

[neven]

heres the pic of my cage lutzy....
http://www.aussiepythons.com/module...ame=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php
ta for ur help guys

 

[africancichlidau]

Looking sweet Nev, love that sandstone