Question on this design

[rich6459]

What's up everyone. I want to create like a rocky background for my tank. I found this article about how to make it. The problem I feel that will come up is that the intake for the filter will be behind the wall. I have a stay bar over head. I'm just worried that I won't have good filtration. Any ideas?

I would also like to add java moss or some kind of plant that doesn't need a lot of light. Plants that can thrive of of a hood life and I tiny bit of sun light from a window.

http://www.mchportal.com/fishkeepin...ions-in-tanks-aquarium-rocks-backgrounds.html

 

[Gillie]

That is a nice design, I don't think filtration would be a problem, the odd shape of each rock would keep the crate from being completely sealed off providing space for water flow.

 

[rich6459]

Thanks, any ideas on the plants.

 

[Gillie]

Java ferns, Cryptocorynes, Anubias and most mosses do very well in lower light.

 

[kaiofcanada]

That looks like a fun project. I agree with the above suggestions. You could also do some interesting things with christmas moss or java moss coating some rocks.

Here is a project post for making the moss wall. You might be able to do a bit of both to add more green if you

Aquatic Moss. How to Create a Moss Wall. Create backdrop using aquatic moss. How to grow Aquatic Moss. Info on Java Moss, Christmas Moss, Taiwan Moss, Peacock Moss, Stringy Moss

 

[Gillie]

Oops, my previous post should say most Java ferns will do well, with the exception of narrow leaf and needle leaf they need a bit more light than the others.

 

[rich6459]

That looks sick! Thank you guys. Where do all of you go for your tank ideas? Are there sites out there with a lot of ideas like that? And how can you tell if a java fern is healthly. And for those who have java ferns what do you give/do to keep them happy and thriving?