Beth1965

Not sure this is where this thread belongs, but here goes:
Tank is 55 gall FW. I love the tank and it's inhabitants, i spend a lot of time in front of it.
The top background needs some help. I had one of those picture things back there but took it off. The thing on the top right corner is a log with xmas moss growing (i hope)-there for the time being.
What about those floating lilies? Im afraid they will take away lite from the other plants.
Thanks for your suggestions!! P.S. the dog is not really a perminant fixture and smears the on the front glass is slobber from the doges.
Beth

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joy1125

great tank, you did a good job with all those hiding places, it really looks great. Plus I love the dog ! I love it when they sit and stare at the tank, it's just so adorable... makes you wonder what's going thru their head.

I only see one floating plant, in the upper right corner. Unless it gets out of control, I don't see it being a problem. I have some water lettuce in my container pond, that I'll be floating (just a bit!) in my 30 gallon for my goldies.

My tanks also planted, I use plain black background paper on the outside. I like how it looks, it's very simple, and let's the colors inside the tank really be the focus.


did I mention how cute your dog is ?

agabr123

i had no backgrounds on my tanks for the longest time, and now all of them have either black or dark blue backgrounds. i usually don't like the ones with the pictures on them or whatever, and i think a plain dark color looks so much better

blodhi

I have a black background ... works well.

Nate McFin

I agree I think black would look great. It would hide the heater and filter intake well and make the green pop.
Things are looking very nice though, thanks for sharing!

aquarist48

I have black also. I've seen posts by some folks and they use wrapping paper from the WalMart craft store. They change it all the time for different looks. You can actually make any kind of back ground that you like.

Dozey

I’m on board with those using solid backgrounds. I have a solid dark blue background and it really highlights the colours in my fish.

I also suggest a product called SeaView. It is a non-permanent glue for backgrounds. Aside from keeping water off the rear glass it greatly enhances the brightness of backgrounds. I will never tape on another background.

http://www.bigalsonline.ca/StoreCata...Type=0&offset=

aquarist48

Thanks for that tip Dozey...I'll remember that (SeaView)

Beth1965

I don't understand what this product is or does. Sorry.
I am also more interested in doing something by way of plants or something else more natural for the tank backgound/top area of the tank. Also, I was not clear in my original post, I do not have floating bulbs in the tank, I was thinking about adding them.
Beth

Franklin

Christmas moss,since you already have some,makes good backgrounds as well.Here is a link,
http://www.aquamoss.net/How%20to%20c...oss%20wall.htm

aquarist48

I see, you are wanting info on something to go in the tank and not the back outside of the tank. <---there is my duh!!! moment I had to read your post again. hmmmm You're correct in not adding too much that it will block your light. I can't really make a suggestion other than some tall or floating plants. I like the idea of the Christmas Moss on a log.

Dozey

OK, the product is for attaching aquarium backgrounds to the out side of the glass. I now understand that your question was more focused on aquascaping and not so much a background.

Regardless of your choice of plants/décor I still recommend a contrasting background as it will enhance the appearance of both your fish and décor.

coffeebean

i got pieces of black or white poster paper from a local dollar store, cut to size, and taped to the back.

Charlize

Painting them before setting them up is a good way to put a background on too.The biggest draw back is it's permanent,or a major pain to get off.

serissime

I know you are asking about plants, but since you already have it, I bet if you flip the background you removed around, it will be black or dark blue and you can put it on like that. It will help soooo much with the appearance of your plants.

Maybe some kind of sword or crypts. Your plants will eventually get taller anyways, if your lights, nutrients, etc are all good. I don't really know all that much about plants, so I can't really ID them, but they look like plants I normally see that are tall.

Beth1965

You guys have been great.
I found this great peice of driftwood:
My plan for now (who knows how long THIS plan will last) is to hang it from the back of the tank (inside the tank)--suspend it, shouldnt be able to see it hung, just the driftwood---------then have plants growing from the wood. i like this idea. anyway, thats what im going to try.
im still open to ideas.
beth

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serissime

Cool. with fishing line or something?

Beth1965

i forget what its called-my s/o mentioned it. its stronger than fishing line and supposedly will show less. im waiting for him to find it for me (garage).
i totally have a brain fart, can think of what its called.
beth