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Your driftwood looks really good. I like those shapes. :)
Just a note, black actually absorbs light rather than reflecting it. However, I agree that having a background wouldn't really change your light enough to matter. :)

Thanks! :) I might just skip a background, for now at least.
 
I personally really like a background on a larger tank... it is almost a must. But I do not ever put a background on small rimless tanks. I think they look "cleaner" without them as a small tank. All personal preference though :)
 
I personally really like a background on a larger tank... it is almost a must. But I do not ever put a background on small rimless tanks. I think they look "cleaner" without them as a small tank. All personal preference though :)
I agree... a background kind of ruins the rimless look.
 
I actually don't do backgrounds an any of my tanks. I like to be able to look through the back glass sometimes, so I just skipped the backgrounds and I still think all my tanks look good. Who knows, maybe everybody else sees my tanks and thinks they look aweful, but its all about the look that works for you. :)
 
I am considering ditching my AC20 for some kind of internal filter that is more concealable... I want to bring out the rimless look more
 
I have heard that the filters were pretty crumby. Good thing you already replaced it. I think I see a heater in there too?
 
Just a suggestion. I like backgrounds on all tanks, even small ones. I'd rather see a solid background than wires and filters hanging down the back of the tank. Just a personal preference. Done carefully, I don't think it ruins the rimless look at all. Again, JMO.
 
Just a suggestion. I like backgrounds on all tanks, even small ones. I'd rather see a solid background than wires and filters hanging down the back of the tank. Just a personal preference. Done carefully, I don't think it ruins the rimless look at all. Again, JMO.

I think it would help make the fish and plants more visible, and make it look a little nicer, but I don't like how the one side of he tank is opaque when the rest is completely transparent.
 
severum mama said:
Just a suggestion. I like backgrounds on all tanks, even small ones. I'd rather see a solid background than wires and filters hanging down the back of the tank. Just a personal preference. Done carefully, I don't think it ruins the rimless look at all. Again, JMO.

I suppose that's understandable. I hate visually distracting equipment. I suppose if I had a heater and filter on the back I would want a background.
 
Did you get a drop checker with 4dkh reference solution for the co2? It's really really easy to gas your fish/shrimp in a small setup like that.

Fort384 is being super nice and is sending one to me... I need to get some solution though. I'll get it soon
 
I got the co2 kit set up... It's quite simple. I am uploading the un-boxing video now.
 
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