HOW TO: Tile an aquarium
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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An alternative to bare bottom aquariums
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Great video! I have two questions: 1) Can you silicone the tiles together, especially if you want to use them as background as well ? 2) Would limestone tile work as well, or do they change the ph of the water?
I'm curious too i have a 40 gallon breeder walls and floor tiled using stone tile and 100% silicone tank sealant and I love the look of it. I upgraded my dragon to a custom built enclosure and want to use the tiled breeder for a fish tank. I was wondering the same thing you asked so if anyone knows please let us know.
Make sure your silicone isn't antimicrobial, and aquarium safe!
Hi Joey. My 75 gal goldfish tank was hard to keep the gravel clean. It was always filthy. I used your idea and tiled it instead. I left 1/2 inch border all the way around and filled it with large gravel. Thanks for the tip.
mvecellio1 Does dirt get in sides and underneath?
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Hey Joey, a question, how bad are metinis at eating small fish?
You are a source of inspiration for all us DIY shrimp/fish fanatics ,keep up the god work Joey.
respect to you Joe, someday i watched one of your videos then i sub to the channel and after watching all the videos i build a 10 gallon aquarium with 0 $ now im addicted to this hubby and saving money to build bigger tank
You're the best. I just got a new tank for pretty much free, but it's only the tank itself, no lights or lid at all. I've been binge-watching your videos and I'm about to hit the hardware store tomorrow and watch my bare-bones budget at the LFS become limitless. Thanks, man.
I'm glad your fish are doing great Joey!
I really like how that turned out!! looks wonderful!! Thanks for sharing this awesome Diy project!!
This got me thinking... I bet this would work really well as a cap to a dirted tank instead of gravel or sand.
You could leave a gap between the tiles and make a line across the back with a gap, and simply plant into soil between them.
A few jungle vals will easily fill in the spots you leave for them.
One of the things I dislike most about my dirted tank is that its more difficult to clean thoroughly without disrupting the dirt layer. A tile cap over a centimeter of sand would be so much easier to clean.
Love your videos. Just a question about tiling the bottom of my tank. Is there any unsafe tile? I have some left over 1" square tile flats from a remodel I did and was wondering if I can use them in the bottom of my tank.
Joe... Which air stone are u using in ur tank.. The air bubbles looks like the one in marine tanks... Quite nice
+pranay poojary any large airstone will do that... It's the air pump you need. It's a massive pond pump running the air.
While I do heavily planted low maintenance tanks I love the idea of tile for the background for for the bottom of quarantine tanks!
Is there something that we need to be looking for when selecting or using tiles? I have read conflicting information based on the type of tile or what may be on it. Glazed, unglazed, slate, ceramic, etc. Could you provide some extra info about what someone might be looking for or what would make one aquarium safe?
David Paison
why isn't there a reply to this anybody, joey, can anybody hear our voices.
Seriously good question ?
I came back to this video because I wanted to build some pleco caves and wanted to know what kind of tile to use. Sad to see that no one can or has answered this question. =( Still wondering what kind of tile I may need to pick up. Something a bit more specific than "inert".
Use ceramic tile
Regular ceramic tiles
This works best on acrylic tanks. I have two 220's one acrylic and one glass and tile in a glass tank won't go flat on the bottom because of the silicone and many waste gets under the tile
this what makes this show so cool is he's never satisfied with his tanks always looking to improve or create something new or better keep it up man
Surprised I didn't think of doing that but I'm happy with sand , tile would be an endless choice of decor and total customization great idea as usual
Joey for the dropp off tank you should make it a mudskipper tank something totally different
awesome Arowana man... please make a detailed video on Arowana care.
Definitely a new concept I didn’t know that was a thing for fish I thought only for reptiles but I saw tile in a thumbnail of a turtle video so I looked it up
Would it make any difference if you laid the tile first and then add water?
I put some tiles in my 75 gallon Discus tank today but they do not lay flat close to the edges because of the black silicone on the inside edges of the tank is in the way. Will this be a problem with stuff getting under there? Yours look like they went in nice and flat. Love the look though. Thanks for the videos. Love them.
This look makes me feel like a waiter could come up and ask me to choose which fish I would like prepared for dinner xD I was looking for how to mosaic a tank without poisoning my fish with tile grout, but this was useful too, thank you :)
Is multicolored slate tile safe for use in aquariums?
Does this increase the water PH level
A suggestion: Since you have so many aquariums, it's difficult to follow/find any particular one. Would you start a playlist for each of you aquarium from start to forever? It would make it much easier for us to keep up with you :D
+Ping Wong already have playlists for every series.
Tile cutters like that can also be rented in case anyone is wondering. Very fine looking tank. I like the modern simplicity of it.
Where do you rent those cutters from?
Can you please do a video on keeping Ray's?? Not a lot of info out there
Does the algae grow faster with tile
Hello, Is tile porous, to hold good bacteria ? as is substrates ? I have had to clean my filters, much more frequently, with bare tank. Nothing is without consequence, I guess.
tank looks great joey
How thick is you aquarium glass just curious
What is the material of the tails? Please answer me. Thanks
+The king of DIY, I'm kind of new to the hobby, I've had my tank for 2 months, and have been getting information about tanks for maybe 5 months... I have 2 questions. 1. What exactly is a sump and why would we need it? 2. I'm running a freshwater tank and would like to know the best way to circulate air if I want to have a tropical tank?
+One Deep, Check out his page and you will learn a lot of great and useful information and even be inspired to start your next DIY project!
hii Joey.. I really like that air stone..What kind of an air stone is that ? I really like the bubbles... I've seen air stones like these but the thing is the bubbles were big and faster..in your case they're slow..small..gentle and a lot in number..can you please tell me about it ?? how do I get this look ??
Is the back of the aquarium painted a dark color or is it that way from the tile?????? I love the depth it adds
Iwasin the tile store today and I saw more of the porcelain tile I liked compared to the ceramic tile. Is porcelain safe for fish as well?
I salvaged some large stones from a building for my 60gal. They have some concrete on them from when they where attached the exterior wall of the building. How can I make them aquarium safe? Thanks for reading my question, Joey.
So, I guess there isn't a solution to my question.
I think this would look much better with rectangular tiles that are as long as your tank is deep. This would eliminate any horizontal lines, leaving you with just vertical lines, making your tank look even deeper and a lot cleaner.
totally doing this for my goldfish tank!! love the simplicity in tanks with few decorations and some plants
Wow your name just really makes me want to know you...😕 umm, wait, no.
Looks great.
I might give it a try on my acrylic 280
When will you show the new planted aquarium?
This would look great for my cichlid tank but it's a bowl front..hummm..hospital tank maybe..but this is definitely an awesome look. Thanks for sharing
Great idea. Also thanks for the new podcast, I was wondering if you'd forgotten about them!
What about painted ceramic tile?
Nice really nice I prefer sand; gravel but this looks nice I am not fan of bottomless tanks because I like to keep it as real as it can be for the fish, but that does not mean it does not look nice or it should be the way I like it. As usual another great project thanks dude....
Looks great Joey!
Joey pls tell me what color of light you use in the aquarium
he has multiple videos on his lighting.
Hi, I want to tile my discus tank, but I'm not sure if ceramic tile is safe for them, a bit worry about the glaze, hope you can help :)
what do u think size tiles would be a perfect fit for a 75gallon tank sir?
another great idea for my next aquarium setup! I can't wait for when I move and I have the space for a large aquarium bridge tank, my small 70 gallon bridge needs to be much bigger! thanks!
Really nice tank! Where do you buy your fish from?
Hello Joey, can i tile my saltwater aquarium or is it only for fresh water?
Think this would work in a small outdoor pond? I'm considering using a 300 gallon "stock tank" for an outdoor goldfish pond and I'm a bit concerned that the fish would get "lost" in a black bottomed pond where they would show up better with a light grey bottom. Know it goes against tradition but I want to see my fish.
That looks so awesome! Good idea!
What is the bubbly ball in the tank?
Looks really good when I have bare bottom might haft to try it myself!
Aloha from South Africa, hand's down my favorite UA-cam channel. You are the reason I want to try breed Discus. Do you provide any one on one tips? Much appreciated!
+Darren Shoobert hey Darren! I actually have 5 videos on discus already. Everything you need to know. Check them out.
You legend... Watched those already. Again huge thanks!
Hello all. I was thinking of using ceramic or porcelain tile, or maybe even glass tile, for a background rather than a bottom. Any advice on installation? I'm thinking a thinner wall tile and just using silicone as an adhesive.
Can I use thin sheets of marble used for flooring
Marble is calciferous, so it will add to the overal hardness of your water. Not so much a problem in riftlake fishtanks, not so great in soft water tanks.
would this work with floor lino?
I've done it before but now with a lot more money spent into my tank I'm not sure if it's a risk or not
Hey man. Started watching your videos a couple of days ago and im hooked. I only keep a betta fish myself in a 10 litre tank so nothing crazy haha but your videos are just so cool to watch and i love your big fish! Keep it up :) love from australia!
+chelsiewebster666 Thanks Chelsie!
great idea. love the look!!
I will definitely try this... thank you!
whats best way to cut tile for bow-front tanks. thank you for the
videos.
you will have to make small cuts at a time. Rounding it off then sanding it smooth.
Can you use marble tile?
what about a mirror? I know more aggressive fish might not like it but other than that, think it would work? maybe even under the tank? in case there is something in a mirror you can't have in a tank.
What is that sponge filter ball looking thing ?
Nice job, bro. You just gave me the idea that I want to do I. my arowana tank. Thanks.
I love the idea right in time for designing my new 100gal tank..Thnx
You're welcome! and good luck!
Always a great tutorial!
this is very nice I think I will try this myself!
Good luck! Its super easy.
Hi Joey, how much did this tank cost you to make?
That's a pretty good idea.
Hi Joey
Can I use any tiles in my discus tank? Love the idea of tiled tanks and very inspired by yours. Stay Blessed!! x
looks really cool!
Can you tell me what arowana are you having now
Can this be used in a saltwater tank?
Will Arowana try to bite on dipping hand into tank? My 16" Silver always take "jumping to eat food" stance when I try to put my hand. Got bite once when feeding from hand :D
And I was planning to remove pebbles since its getting difficult to clean deposits & Arowana cant take food fallen between pebbles also recently he started to throw pebbles inorder to get small fish living below. Tiles may be a good replacement, thanks.
Nah, he doesnt mess with me if i dont mess with him. I dont associate my hands with food when it comes to jumpers.
Thank You for solving a question I been asking for months on other sites.
You're welcome.
I know you have 3d background and painting videos. But what about a tile textured material for the back of an already established tank? kind of like universalrocks' flat sheets? Really interested. Lol
@the king of diy whats the exact color of this tile and brand. I wanna get same one
awesome! i love this idea!
love the tank design going to mimic it lol
Hey joey it looks awesome! Did you find it raised your PH levels at all?
+James Grossi nope! Nothing. I do run a drip system on this tank now too though, so there is no chance of it happening. Even when I didn't, I never noticed any difference though.
I love this idea tank you
Great Idea
Glad you think so.
+The king of DIY I really love your videos and your style of talking.... hey guys joey here and welcome back. today I am going to... :D
I got many ideas from your awesome videos.
I think this is what I'm going to do to my 55 gallon goldfish tank. Going to Home Depot or lowes tomorrow I think. Any idea how many tiles do I need?
hey joey if youre still looking for another fish the tank I would suggest a catfish but don't get a red tail!
joey my fish died all of them after cleaning tank. I put a little too much water conditioner inside a 15 gallon tank. Is that,why they died and also adding tetra chlorine killer for clean water?
Can it be any type of tile, or does it have to be ceramic?
Everything I've read point to ceramic and marble
@@lukemiddaugh thank you 🙏🦃
looks good joey!
Hey dude you should try and African cichlids with your fish that really aggressive and I was wondering if they would get along with your fish
what airstone is that?its bubbles are really small and alot
oh and imagine you had custom tiles that had the king if diy written on it
nice fish
Wish I would of seen or thought of this a few months ago. taking all the rock out of my 150 gallon would be a chore but that looks amazing
Awesome Video!!, I would love to see more videos of the Asian Arowana though, and if you got more rays I would die, Awesome video though, very informative!
What type of camera do you have
What does that bubble ball thing do?
where did you get the tiles from?
this is unique wow,but is this cool for the fish? do they need rock in the tank? I have Oscar fish in a 125 gallon
crazy cotton Some fish will need sand or gravel but aside from bottom feeders, most fish don't need it. I built a 10g tank with a single slab of ceramic slate and siliconed the edges (recommend doing twice to ensure waterproofness). Looks great and easy clean up. After replacing my graveled tank, I emptied out the gravel and boy were there left over gunk and waste collected below the gravel. Made it clear to me that bare bottom is the way to go!
Eric Lind awesome thanks for your reply