Scape the Nature Catalogue 2016
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Catalogue 2016 © Lee Nuttall „That‘s how you create natural and low-maintenance aquarium habitats!“ Scape the nature www.backtonature.se Quality down to the most minute detail Back to Nature are the inventors of the aquarium background. That is why we take the liberty of calling ourselves “Back to Nature − The Original”. Back to Nature is the world‘s leading manufacturer of aquarium backg- rounds. They are all designed and manufactured in our factory in Sweden. All Back to Nature backgrounds are made by hand and based origi- nals taken from nature – an extremely complex process, whose secret we have kept to ourselves for years. The result is extremely naturalistic backgrounds with varying colours – no two products are exactly alike. In doing so we have continued an existing trend. Back to Nature backg- rounds are not only impressive in their appearance. Our products also encourage the creation of unique, individual aquarium designs. All pro- ducts can be easily cut and altered – and backgrounds or modules combined with each other. This al- lows you to shape a landscape exactly according to your individual preferences and requirements. Are Back to Nature backgrounds only suitable for aquariums? Our backgrounds are not harmful to any plants or animals whatsoever – and are just as suitable for fountains, terrariums and vivariums etc. Release your creativity! Aquarium-compatible materials The materials in Back to Nature backgrounds consist among other things of a polyurethane mixture that has been tested for many years. The backg- rounds do not give off any chemical substances that could be any way harm- ful to fish, plants or other living organisms, neither do they influence the chemical composition of the water. Back to Nature backgrounds can the- refore be used in all types of aquarium, both freshwater and saltwater. Hardened, durable surface Due to our special manufacturing process, the surfaces of Back to Na- ture backgrounds are extremely robust. You need to have no qualms about using quite vigorous cleaning methods, and the risk of damage to the back- ground from algae-eating catfish is minimal. Beneath the hardened sur- face the material is more porous in order to preserve the shape well. Unique colouring Back to Nature backgrounds are coloured by a unique process by which the colour can never flake off. The colour is fused with the background materi- al in a chemical reaction, which is why the surface layer remains intact, even after years of use and cleaning. And even better – the colours retain their brilliance. The hardened surface and unique colouring process mean that the backgrounds tolerate standard dosages of common aquarium fish medi- cations (e.g. those containing methylene blue and/or malachite green). Ageing with dignity Back to Nature has been on the market since 1994 – but Sune and Charlie had alrea- dy carried out experiments and tests for many years beforehand in order to present the perfect aquarium background. The test phase had already been completed by the time of the presentation in 1994, by which time all the weak points had been identified and rectified. What was presented to the market was a perfected product. 2 www.backtonature.se Questions to Back to Nature What is a Back to Nature background? Back to Nature backgrounds are deceptively realistic three-dimensional landscapes that can be used in aquariums and terrariums. They can partially or completely cover the rear glass wall and transform the aquarium into an exciting, lifelike environment in which the animals can thrive. Back to Nature backgrounds (BTNs) not only look good, they also have practical uses: Most animals feel more secure and can orientate ? themselves better. In fact, some species do not even display their natural behaviour in „empty“ aquariums. Another clear advantage is that all the technical equipment can be installed out of site behind the Back to Nature. The ideal solution is to install a lar- ge biological filter behind the Back to Nature that is effective for several years without having to be cleaned. Doesn‘t the 3D-background take up too much space in the aquarium? On average, a 3D-background takes up a depth of 5–15 cm in the aquarium. For that reason we always re- commend an aquarium with a minimum depth of 40 cm. The deeper the aquarium, the more attractive the 3D-effect. The 200 cm-long XL Amazonas background should only be used in aquariums with a minimum depth of 70–80 cm. The Malawi background is very flat and requires only a minimum depth. On the other hand, real stones and roots also take up a lot of space in the aquarium. However, a 3D-background displaces considerably less water than stones for example. Use the area behind the background as a large biofilter. Does the water behind the background have to circulate? Yes, the water has to circulate behind the background to prevent any sources of decom- position forming. Use the free space behind the background for the filter and/or in- stall other visually intrusive components such as flow pumps, heaters, pipes etc. How long does a background last? The oldest backgrounds have been under water for 25 years and are still in perfect condi- tion. The unique manufacturing process makes Back to Nature products extremely robust and colourfast. For this reason our aquarium products come with a 10-year guarantee. My aquarium is taller than the background – what can I do? If the aquarium is taller than the background, filter foam or a rigid foam board can be built in un- derneath the background up to a maximum height of 10 cm. These can then be covered with subst- rate and will no longer be visible. The 3D-backgrounds must be fixed in the middle to a glass strip or rigid foam board on to the glass bottom of the aquarium. The rest of the area should be with filter foam bonded to the bottom and rear wall of the aquarium. Excess foam is cut away along the length of the background. Finally, cover the foam with silicone aquarium sealant and then cover over with aquarium gravel or coarse sand. Make sure you are wearing disposable gloves when you do this. How do you keep a BTN clean? © Oliver Knott © Oliver Knott © Oliver Knott © Oliver Knott Put algae-eating fish and snails in the aquarium. The animals graze on the surfaces and keep them clean the natural way. However, if the background does become soiled or covered with algae, simply brush it off with a washing-up brush. The backgrounds are rugged and will not be damaged by it. www.backtonature.se 3 Amazonas Aquarium background for Amazonian aquariums The Amazon in the north of South America is the habitat of numerous aquarium fish, from cichlids to glutto- nous catfish down to the tiny tetras that live in shoals. There are many different biotopes in the Amazon and often driftwood or tree roots form an essential part of the natural environment of these fish. Amazonas 200 cm Amazonas 80-160 cm Article No. EAN Description MSRP [€] 03000000 7350034903024 Background Amazonas L: 200 x H: 60 cm 949,00 03000001 7350034903048 Background Amazonas L: 160 x H: 60 cm 598,00 03000002 7350034903062 Background Amazonas L: 150 x H: 50 cm 469,00 03000003 7350034903086 Background Amazonas L: 130 x H: 50 cm 379,00 03000004 7350034903109 Background Amazonas L: 120 x H: 50 cm 349,00 03000005 7350034903123 Background Amazonas L: 100 x H: 50 cm 289,00 03000006 7350034903147 Background Amazonas L: 80 x H: 40 cm 189,00 © Lee Nuttal 4 www.backtonature.se Mini The background for small aquariums The Mini backgrounds are specially designed for small standard aquariums from 60 x 30cm to 60 x 40cm on plan and 30–35 cm high. They are ideal for specialist and nano aquariums. Available as Amazon root or rock effect. Mini-Amazonas 60 cm Mini-Rocky 60 cm Article No. EAN Description MSRP [€] 03000007 7350034903161 Background Amazonas L: 60 x H: 30 cm 99,50 03000016 7350034903307 Background Mini-Rocky L: 60 x H: 30 cm 99,50 It was 17 years ago that I installed my first Back to Nature background for a customer. With Back to Nature 3D-backgrounds it is possible to highly naturalistic biotope aquariums. The handmade backgrounds are manufactured with natural materials and are extremely durable and colourfast – in other words an original. Back to Nature backgrounds are characterised by their very detailed and natural forms with recesses, projections and reef structures. These textures are particularly impressive under LED lighting. Technical components are simply mounted behind the background and are no longer visible. Visually intrusive kit such as pumps, heaters and sump outlets are easily concealed disappear behind the background. Oliver Knott Aquascaper www.backtonature.se 5 Rocky Rock background for aquariums and terrariums Rocky is a very attractive rock background that is slightly flatter than the Tanganyika and Malawi range and therefore fits well in smaller aquariums. Article No. EAN Description MSRP [€] 03000010 7350034903185 Background Rocky L: 160 x H: 60 cm 539,00 03000011 7350034903208 Background Rocky L: 150 x H: 50 cm 429,00 03000012 7350034903222 Background Rocky L: 130 x H: 50 cm 359,00 03000013 7350034903246 Background Rocky L: 120 x H: 50 cm 329,00 03000014 7350034903260 Background Rocky L: 100 x H: 50 cm 269,00 03000015 7350034903284 Background Rocky L: 80 x H: 40 cm 169,00 6 www.backtonature.se Rocky River Rock background for aquariums and terrariums Some popular tropical aquarium fish originate from rocky submarine landscapes. The new River rock landsca- pe offers cichlids, catfish, tetras and other aquarium fish a naturally structured habitat.