Aquarium Background Install

[Brandxn]

Recently purchased an aquarium background from Universal Rocks after watching an Aquarium Co-Op video and I’m curious as to what is the best method to install it. This is my first 3D in tank background I’ve had and want to make this as smooth of an install as possible.
Is there an in water silicone/adhesive paste that would work well where I don’t have to drain the tank?

Thanks for your help. 

[Jeff]

They have an installation video on their site.

https://www.universalrocks.com/videos/how-to-install-a-3d-aquarium-background?gad_source=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5urYqpj1hAMVAEt_AB051AUyEAAYASAAEgKoSfD_BwE

 

[Brandxn]

They have clips yes but I don’t want to look at black clips along the background. I’m hoping for a silicone method without draining my entire tank. 

[lefty o]

i dont think silicone will ever stick in water.

[mynameisnobody]

Silicone will need time to cure. I wouldn’t add it to water unless it’s cured out of water for at least 24 hours. 

[Jeff]

Yeah; it seems like if you're going to do the silicone method; it's probably best to do that when you start the tank up.

@Zenzo is probably a good one to chime in, as he has a good amount of experience. I looked through his background videos, but didn't see a full tutorial for silicone.

Edited March 15 by Jeff