My 20 Gallon Tank

[Logy]

It's certainly nothing special, but I hope to add more live plants to fill in the gaps. I especially want to hide those ugly cords in the background! Blah! I'm pretty new to the hobby but I'll post a picture of my tank now and perhaps add another later on when my tank has grown and when I've grown more experienced.

5 Black Skirt Tetras
3 Bronze Cory's
2 Otto's

Enjoy,
Logy

 

[Cheech]

Pretty cool...


First thing I'd invest on is a background. It'll really add to the look of the aquarium .


Little piece of personal advice, I always prefer solid dark color backgrounds... Either black, ir a dark blue-black/gradient type color... brings out the decoration of the items in the tank more, rather than flooding it with graphics ....

 

[RISK2123]

Pretty cool...


First thing I'd invest on is a background. It'll really add to the look of the aquarium .


Little piece of personal advice, I always prefer solid dark color backgrounds... Either black, ir a dark blue-black/gradient type color... brings out the decoration of the items in the tank more, rather than flooding it with graphics ....

haha, thats exactly what i was gonna say. i would also consider adding a couple more otos as they like to be in groups of 6 or more. the cories do also but ive found otos are more sensitive and adding more cories and otos would be overkill for the tank.

tank looks cool though

 

[Logy]

Thanks for your suggestions guys! I think I will go with a dark blue or black background. The tank does seem to be missing something and I don't think it is lack of decoration. I agree that a black background would help to highlight my decorations and I think it will make the fish more comfortable too. I hope I can pick up a background at the local pet shop here. I've seen backgrounds, but most are of aquatic scenes. As soon as I get the new background I'll whip out the camera! Weehoo

 

[fballguy]

LOL, I like that skull thing! Nice tank!

 

[Logy]

Thanks guys!

Going with this thread instead of starting another one I have another question regarding aquascaping. Should I add more gravel to my tank and create a "hilly" sort of landscape to give the tank a better sense of depth perception? I am doing a water change shortly and I could impliment the change, so I was wondering what your thoughts on it would be.

P.S - I added a black background to the aquarium and it works wonderfully to highlight the decorations! Thanks again!

Logy

 

[RISK2123]

to create depth you should slope the substrate upwards. low in the front, high in the back. OR low on the left, high on the right, and vice versa also gives a different look but still appealing.

 

[Rbishop]

Any new photos?