My Diy 55 Gallon Adventure

[Vethian]

I used Plastidip on the light.  I couldn't find black, so I got grey.  Looks good.  The gutter is no longer glowing!    
 

 

 

 

[eaglesaquarium]

This is great stuff... Watching you create things on the fly is awesome.  It makes me wish I was more handy... but let's just say its best for me to stick to pre-fab stuff at least, if not completely pre-done things.
 
BTW, best to go with fake plants and alternative decor with a Jack Dempsey.  In my experience, cichlids and plants are a tough mix, and the bigger they are, the more they like to mess with the plants - sometimes even fake ones.
 
I found this and thought you might want to give it a try someday: http/jackdempseycichlid.com/aquariumtipstricks/diy-fake-aquarium-plants-from-plastic-trash-bags/

 

[Vethian]

Hmmm...i may one up this.  Fake plants at the hobby store tend to be cheap.  cut the bottom off a plastic bottle.  pack gravel and silicone with silk plants sticking out.  when cured, i would have a weighted custom plant jungle.  This would be an awesome project to do with the family!  The silk will flow as well.  I shall check the prices tomorrow!  

 

[eaglesaquarium]

Hmmm...i may one up this. 

 
 How is it that I am not surprised by this?  
Hopefully you will post up a 'how-to' for the curious.

 

[Vethian]

 

Hmmm...i may one up this. 

 

 How is it that I am not surprised by this?  

Hopefully you will post up a 'how-to' for the curious.

 

 
 
I will, of course.  

 

[Ch4rlie]

Black is a great improvement
 
Great job

 

[eaglesaquarium]

That's not black... its grey.  

 

[Ch4rlie]

It looks black

 

[eaglesaquarium]

I agree, but Venthian described it as grey. 

 

[Vethian]

It is a grey.  But, it is a dark grey.  

 

[eaglesaquarium]

It looked black in the picture to me too... but I know how to read.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (If you can't poke a fellow mod, who can you poke?)

 

[Ch4rlie]

 
I too, know how to read and saw the quote "I couldn't find black, so I got grey.  Looks good." quote from Vethian.
 
Therefore i know its grey but thought it looked more black than grey but did not want to quibble
 
A very dark grey seems to be the answer
 
 

It looked black in the picture to me too... but I know how to read.  

 

 (If you can't poke a fellow mod, who can you poke?)

 
Not me
 
Sorry for making a mess of your thread Vethian but all in good humour

 

[sawickib]

Nice pothos in the filters haha i do the same!

 

[NickAu]

 
BTW, best to go with fake plants and alternative decor with a Jack Dempsey.  In my experience, cichlids and plants are a tough mix, and the bigger they are, the more they like to mess with the plants - sometimes even fake ones.

 
 
 
These look better than plastics. I hate the look of plastic plants.
#24246 Aqua One Silk Plant Pack of 4 - Decorate Aquarium Fish Tank With Plants

 

[Vethian]

 

 
BTW, best to go with fake plants and alternative decor with a Jack Dempsey.  In my experience, cichlids and plants are a tough mix, and the bigger they are, the more they like to mess with the plants - sometimes even fake ones.

 
 
 
These look better than plastics. I hate the look of plastic plants.
#24246 Aqua One Silk Plant Pack of 4 - Decorate Aquarium Fish Tank With Plants
 

 
 
I agree.  Silk moves better in the tank.  I hope to stop at the store to check out some silk plants to make aquarium pieces tonight.