Re-aranged And Changed To Real!

[pinkdolphin_113]

ok this is what my tank used to look like.

so i had a sit down in front and thought about what I could do.
i thought about giving the plants another go, instead of fake ones, and maybe getting rid of my goldie and moor.
so i did...very very reluctantly.
the pair were my favourite fishes of all time. they where my first fish I bred and bred and bred etc and i miss them already.

got a few bits together and now my tank looks like this...

this is my favourite peice!

this is still not finished. i need a few more plants and know exactly which ones im getting.
the wood with the pebble on it wouldn't stay down so thats why the pebble is on it.

if you're wondering where the fish are, they are at my reliable lfs because i didn't have a holding tank big enough for the angel so he took them all in
i'm thinking about getting a black knife fish to replace the "center peice" goldie and moor.
does anyone know if they eat neons or whiteclouds?

thanks


oh yea, and the java ferns aren't just floating around. they are tied down with cotton. im waiting for them to rooooooooooooooooot!

 

[Silverlady]

Very nice! I have the same back ground

 

[pinkdolphin_113]

haha! i think too many people have this background. it just makes my tank look bigger and alot brighter.
i was worried the sand would make my water cloudy and brown but nooooooooope! sand is the best! never going back to gravel

 

[Silverlady]

I think sand allways looks good ,Do you find it easy to clean.

 

[pinkdolphin_113]

I thought it was easy to clean before I put it in the tank. I have'nt had chance to clean it whilest its in there because I only put it in there about...well... a few hours ago lol
I don't see why it would be harder to clean than gravel. When I cleaned my gavel, I just stuck my fingers in it and ruffled it up abit. Then I stuck another 3 filters in the water and within 20 mins, water was crystal clear. I should have got a vacuum but there no point now coz the sand will go up it.

I'm not sure how to proper clean sand but I think I will carry on with my idea because it will stop gasses forming underneath it too

 

[Silverlady]

I just thought it may get sucked up into your Gravel Vac when you cleaned the tank. I didn't realize you had only just put the sand in the tank , the water looks nice and clear already.