My tank :)

[That Fish kid]

Please tell me what you think. Any plant recommendations? I realize my aquascaping is horrible, but would appreciate help!

 

[Oohitsae]

I love what you have going already. But, the sides are a bit bare.. Maybe getting some val's or something tall and grass like for the back, then a couple amazon swords for the back corners.... Hmm I could have fun with this!!

I definitely think you should add some stems, a rotala species maybe?
Also, some type of moss would look great on that DW, maybe with some anubias nana petit?

 

[That Fish kid]

WOW! Lovin the enthusiasm! That sounds great! When you say vals is there a specific type?

 

[Oohitsae]

Thanks! I love planted tanks!!

Hmm, well, first off, I think crypt balansae would look really cool too.
Now for the Val's, I think corckscrew would look really amazing, but it only twists a lot if you have a ton of light. I can't tell how much you have, but looking at the pics I'm guessing you've got low light? Hmm, I can't remember which Val it is I am thinking of other than the corckscrew, but pretty much any of them would work well! Just be careful, sudden dosing with excel can cause them to melt.

 

[Rcguerra]

I am not sure if you want the tank to be viewed from a 360 perspective, but a dark background would really enhance your greens.

This will look great no matter what!

 

[Malawimaddness]

Really it doesn't look bad!! it's a labor of love just keep adding ants and tweaking it until you are happy here is a pic of mine

 

[Scottyhorse]

Great tank OP! Looks great. I'd also add a black background. IMO, I wouldn't add vals in a short tank. When they get too tall, you can't just trim them IME. They don't do too well after that
Maybe some wisteria or pennywort for the back?

 

[That Fish kid]

Stunning tank Malawi madness! I didn't know cichlids accepted plants like that.

I'm truly amazed by the enthusiasm on this site! I really wish there were more people like that in my area. It's great!

Anyway I've never thought of corkscrew vals before but I now love them. Do you think they would do well in my tank?

I really want a black background, but am not sure how to go about getting one. Do you mean the adhesive type?

 

[That Fish kid]

Great tank OP! Looks great. I'd also add a black background. IMO, I wouldn't add vals in a short tank. When they get too tall, you can't just trim them IME. They don't do too well after that
Maybe some wisteria or pennywort for the back?

I see. I have wisteria and pennywort both and trim regularly. I really want a tall background plant. Thanks for being so nice about my "aquascaping".lol.

 

[Rcguerra]

There are several options to address the black background, from cheap cardboard spray painted to permanent paint into the outer side of the glass. I personally prefer the one you buy at your local pet store and just glue it using the recommended spray and a credit card.

 

[Scottyhorse]

I bought a plain background (black) from Petsmart, and I just used tap and taped it on. Haha

 

[Scottyhorse]

I see. I have wisteria and pennywort both and trim regularly. I really want a tall background plant. Thanks for being so nice about my "aquascaping".lol.

It's great! I have pennywort and mexican oak leaf in my 25G tank (it's tall) and I have to trim every week otherwise it gets to the top of the tank then starts spreading across the surface!

 

[Rcguerra]

I bought a plain background (black) from Petsmart, and I just used tap and taped it on. Haha

That is what I have done for weeks on mine! Once you glue it, the light behaves differently and you get a more intense black though

 

[That Fish kid]

I bought a plain background (black) from Petsmart, and I just used tap and taped it on. Haha

LOL! I think I will look for a background tomorrow. I hope it makes a big difference!

 

[That Fish kid]

Mexican Oak Leaf??????