New background

[Perryuk]

So finally it's in the new 3d background a lot of work but worth it I think

 

[Perryuk]

Suppose I'm after opinions on my new background an ideas on where to go forward now

 

[mscherer63]

Very cool

 

[fishyfriends3]

Did you make it or buy it? I've ordered one that looks pretty similar just waiting for it to arrive.

 

[Perryuk]

Thanks , it's the rock design by juwel came in 60550 sheets , fairly easy to cut just have a coping saw or hack saw to hand. I wasnt ready or confident enough yet to make an design my own

 

[Aquaenthused]

Nice rockwork... IMHO maybe a couple patches of Java fern and an anubias here and there for some greenery?

 

[fishyfriends3]

Cool mine is coming from aqua-maniac

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[NYgiantsRP]

Looks very good.

 

[fishyfriends3]

Rock that matches your background in colour and style would be my thoughts.

 

[Rodeo one]

Yep, different background & a touch of green . Beautiful fish!

 

[fishyfriends3]

The background is brand new and great why change it ?

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[Perryuk]

I am expecting these rocks to colour in over time , my ocean rock in the past has always never stayed as clean as it is now , am expecting it to take on brown an a little green tans as time goes by , was thinking a few plants next thou with my stock an never having kept planted just artificial. Just need to find something that doesn't look to false

 

[Rodeo one]

Good point about the rocks getting darker. They def will. It s a lot of work putting an aquarium together, if you look at it & get enjoyment from it, that s what counts!

 

[fishyfriends3]

I've never kept artificial only real, have you tried java fern and/or anubias tied to your rocks with cotton thread?

 

[Perryuk]

No complete newbe to live plants can I do that ? Jus tie them to rock ? Don't I need soil layered substrate an stuff ?

 

[fishyfriends3]

Yes don't plant them as there root will rot/melt away they are ideal for hard water which is also the type of water you need for mbuna and they aren't often eaten as they are tough and don't taste great apparently.

 

[fishyfriends3]

Still waiting for mine

 

[Perryuk]

All good things an all that lol , so you are going to silicon it when it comes ?!

 

[fishyfriends3]

Yeah silly cone for sure.

 

[Perryuk]

Lighting requirements ?