If your looking for a little bit quicker way... I pop the plastics off the tank, Wipe down with acetone, Dust coat them with plastic adhesion promoter, Paint them, Then silicone back on. It's goes pretty quick and easy. No sanding or masking needed. Try it some time! I lay a 2x4 on the glass and tap it towards the plastic gently with a small hammer. Works very well. And yes! Plastic Tan Wood grain is like disco. It was never classy! 🤣
I’m planning on giving my 20 gallon a complete makeover. I want everything change, paint rim white, add transparent background, add black substrate and change the whole scape;the issue is that it has an established community which I will to set up a temporary tank for😅.
I tried making a ghetto planted tank but I totally failed in the project because I have my blood parrot cichlid mandarin and she likes to rip up the plants and she moves things around so there would be a mess of dirt and I've tried keeping my plants alive but they would die from all the stress because she would keep ripping them out.
I see it before why is the back needs to paint? Reflection of the fishes? Just curious. I only have one tank with background. Do I need to to my other 2 ? Thanks Palmer Aquatics
I think those are a sweet idea to have in that space, but you said you where not going to heat them and only have plants... well you can have white cloud mountain minnows as well as a plethora of other cold water fish to stock them instead of no fish. Some shrimp will also handle pretty cold temps. There is a lot of native fish too that could work in those planted tanks. And they wont require heaters either. Just thought I would throw that out there. Awesome space for sure you have and can't wait to see these tanks once you have them setup.
Wood Grain works in SOME scenarios. If it matches say the stand in my opinion it works great on my messy planted tank. I'm curious, how smooth does this turn out? I'm guessing its something you can't tell from a distance, but if you ran your hand over it its gonna be super easy to tell.
It used to be the ish back in the day haha, maaannn I wish I could find deals like that here!!!! And remember when Dustin from Dustin's Fish Tanks said ghetto haha....
Black trim looks much better but that stand isn't built properly. There should be vertical supports between the square frames not outside. The way you have it all the weight (approx 600lbs) is resting on 8 screws. The sheer strength of a #6 decking screw is 70lbs, or 560lbs total. #8 screws have 87lbs sheer strength or 696lbs total, this still isn't enough of a safety factor. For comparison I built a stand for my 90g with two 2x4 supports between each corner of the top and bottom frames. One vertical 2x4 alone can support 636lbs.
Leave it, who the hell cars. If ya don’t like it use fusion paint. As far as cheap tanks , I have 2 20s a30 and a 45. Had to use smaller tank I rent a duplex. I paid 85 $ total for the four ranks. One of my 20s is way ghetto, it has stainless steel rims and corners. You ever use spray on bed liner for the back?
I like going in places and seeing wood grain tanks. To me it does say old school and in most cases for me it shows me how long the people have been in the hobby and their experience level. Most people that have been in the hobby forever will have about 3 types of wood grain trim plus black. Most of the guys that been in forever don’t take the time to paint their trim or replace their tanks because of trim color.
Its got the old wooden stand but yes im fixin to also paint mine black also paint the background either very dark blue or black not sure its brackish so well see
I like the original type finish on my aquariums. Here we get the Akvastabil aquariums. They are built like a tank, and the aluminum supports, ill like to call them, in any color looks pretty great. Even if you get a 90s model. And as I said the built quality is second to none. Too bad you don’t have this quality over there
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HA I legit just got a 60 gallon woodgrainer with stand and light for free today lol
That is awesome I never did care for the wood grain look definitely will be doing this in the future
The shop is coming together really well
This is just what I want to do is to turn this used wood grain trimmed tank into black trimmed. Thanks for the visable taping directions. Great job
If your looking for a little bit quicker way...
I pop the plastics off the tank,
Wipe down with acetone,
Dust coat them with plastic adhesion promoter,
Paint them,
Then silicone back on.
It's goes pretty quick and easy.
No sanding or masking needed.
Try it some time!
I lay a 2x4 on the glass and tap it towards the plastic gently with a small hammer.
Works very well.
And yes! Plastic Tan Wood grain is like disco. It was never classy! 🤣
What paint did you use? Is it rated safe for fish in the case of possible leaching up the seams?
I’m planning on giving my 20 gallon a complete makeover. I want everything change, paint rim white, add transparent background, add black substrate and change the whole scape;the issue is that it has an established community which I will to set up a temporary tank for😅.
What do you do with the one that’s a little messed up on the top? Just got one myself for free actually and it’s got one spot that’s broken.
The tank looks FAB after painting!
I tried making a ghetto planted tank but I totally failed in the project because I have my blood parrot cichlid mandarin and she likes to rip up the plants and she moves things around so there would be a mess of dirt and I've tried keeping my plants alive but they would die from all the stress because she would keep ripping them out.
I like the woodgrain but I'm also am old hag lol....
I do too. He sounds like a freaking idiot.
I like it too!
Wood grain is outdated, but it might match some styles depending on the room I guess.
Good video
Looks good
Peace ✌
The tank looks great!
I see it before why is the back needs to paint? Reflection of the fishes? Just curious. I only have one tank with background. Do I need to to my other 2 ? Thanks Palmer Aquatics
Just did it love to diy it!
Thanks 👍
Do you need a lid
I think those are a sweet idea to have in that space, but you said you where not going to heat them and only have plants... well you can have white cloud mountain minnows as well as a plethora of other cold water fish to stock them instead of no fish. Some shrimp will also handle pretty cold temps. There is a lot of native fish too that could work in those planted tanks. And they wont require heaters either. Just thought I would throw that out there. Awesome space for sure you have and can't wait to see these tanks once you have them setup.
Seeing spray paint hit your grass blades gave me a heart attack
You really got to stop letting the trolls get to you man I know it's easier said than done but fuck em
Wood Grain works in SOME scenarios. If it matches say the stand in my opinion it works great on my messy planted tank. I'm curious, how smooth does this turn out? I'm guessing its something you can't tell from a distance, but if you ran your hand over it its gonna be super easy to tell.
I like the look of both the trims if it matches the stand I have a wood grain trim tank paired with a home made stand that looks pretty good
That's my type of fish
It depends on the stand and your house. I've only ever had black trim or no trim on a few tanks.
Can you recommend a paint that's animal safe? I want to do this!
Just paint the outside of the trim. That’s not in water so it’s not a huge deal
It used to be the ish back in the day haha, maaannn I wish I could find deals like that here!!!! And remember when Dustin from Dustin's Fish Tanks said ghetto haha....
Fantastic 👌👍
House arrest lol. Good video,
Did you reseal them?
That faux woodgrain is NASTY
Use Fluval stratum in one of them you won't regret it!
I’ve never seen that grain in the ghetto tbh.. that’s a trailer park finish..
Black trim looks much better but that stand isn't built properly. There should be vertical supports between the square frames not outside. The way you have it all the weight (approx 600lbs) is resting on 8 screws. The sheer strength of a #6 decking screw is 70lbs, or 560lbs total. #8 screws have 87lbs sheer strength or 696lbs total, this still isn't enough of a safety factor. For comparison I built a stand for my 90g with two 2x4 supports between each corner of the top and bottom frames. One vertical 2x4 alone can support 636lbs.
Metal angle brackets are under them 🤠
Ugh i can live with it but I know they are old when wood grain....
I paint everything satin black. Every time.
I got the same kind of tank with wood grain its a 75gal I think for free
Leave it, who the hell cars. If ya don’t like it use fusion paint. As far as cheap tanks , I have 2 20s a30 and a 45. Had to use smaller tank I rent a duplex. I paid 85 $ total for the four ranks. One of my 20s is way ghetto, it has stainless steel rims and corners.
You ever use spray on bed liner for the back?
I neeed that iron double 55 stand !! :D
Please take it!!
@@PalmerAquatics What state are you in? I'm in Mississippi...
Yeah those wood grain walmart tanks are the fkn shits.
You can buy new black trim pretty cheap.
The stand is " GHETTO " IMO.
I loath faux wood.
I paint all my tanks if they have brown trims..
I like going in places and seeing wood grain tanks. To me it does say old school and in most cases for me it shows me how long the people have been in the hobby and their experience level. Most people that have been in the hobby forever will have about 3 types of wood grain trim plus black. Most of the guys that been in forever don’t take the time to paint their trim or replace their tanks because of trim color.
i dont like wood grain
Just bought a 100 gallon old ass oceanic
Its got the old wooden stand but yes im fixin to also paint mine black also paint the background either very dark blue or black not sure its brackish so well see
Easier way tho is just paint it and use a razor blade on the glass to scrap off the excess saves a lot of time the paint comes off very easy
A tank is a tank but they do look ugly when they have that wood trim
Just paint them if you don’t like the “woodgrain. WHAT DO MEAN.
Ur wife is lucky ur r too cute 😉 I def hate the old wood grain look.
U look like u putt on weight.. just saying.. pro dovii!!!
Wood grain trimmed aquariums have a dated look.
I had the wood grain they are pretty ugly
But u look good..
NOooi
I like the original type finish on my aquariums. Here we get the Akvastabil aquariums. They are built like a tank, and the aluminum supports, ill like to call them, in any color looks pretty great. Even if you get a 90s model. And as I said the built quality is second to none. Too bad you don’t have this quality over there
Hate wood grain
1st
Hate them ... Great video brother
... Giving me ideas for my fishtank
Stop saying ghetto if you have no idea what being in a ghetto feels like!
So true!
G
I use paper like that then I paint my backgrounds. I felt like it was wasteful I I thought I was the only one😂😂