cork background

[gmh]

Does anyone use cork in the back of the tank as a background? I understand mosses and other nonrooted plants can easily be attached to it to form a living wall. I believe it can sometimes be found in darker colours than the usuall dull looking light tan, but I wonder if there are any harmfull dyes. I also wonder how cork holds up over time in the tank.

 

[silentskream]

i would imagine it could get pretty nasty.. but i have no experience.

interesting idea though.

 

[Rbishop]

I would worry about the adhesives involved....

 

[mellowvision]

cork bark could probably be used, but pressed corkboard, like a bulletin board, would probably be a bad idea. most processed boards have formaldehyde, bleach, glues, and other coatings and treatments applied, unless they are specifically noted as all natural.