A new tank

[Complexity]

I like the black substrate; always have. I'd match it with a black background.

I had the same graveyard impression upon first sight. It's the shape of the large rock on the right. I'd break that up with a plant just in front of the left corner that goes all the way up the rock. Then add another smaller plant on the right corner. Put the plant on the left so it wraps around the rock, covering part of the front, as well as the back. Put the plant on the right more in front of the rock, just to the right. That will break up that rock and, hopefully, alter its shape.

The problem with the rocks is that you have two large ones of about the same thickness and then a bunch of smaller ones. There's no graduation in between. These rocks also have very strong vertical lines so any tilting between them is very obvious.

I'd consider breaking the large rock on the far left to create more of a medium sized one so it won't compete with the main rock. If you can't, then break it up with plants as I mentioned before. The stark color will blend better as algae begins to grow which will help. If you can turn that rock so it won't have such a flat top would help. The flat top is unnatural. Turn it around to give it a more natural top.

I'd use no more than 2 or 3 of the smaller rocks, and put them in a triangular grouping with medium plants behind and smaller plants in front. I would not lay one down sideways as that disrupts the strong vertical lines.

[lilmissruffcountry]

That looks nice, but then I wouls have to change everything down to the gravel. I do need to put some more plants in it though...think that would help to brighten it up some

you should turn ur tank into something like this

http://www.houstonfishbox.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=29555

it looks nice

[molocha]

you should turn ur tank into something like this

http://www.houstonfishbox.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=29555

it looks nice

[lilmissruffcountry]

Just a 10g, an I have another 10 gal with black gravel...no plants or rocks...so this is really a plea for two tanks fish an decor help

How many gallons is the tank?

[Mzungu]

How many gallons is the tank?

[lilmissruffcountry]

Your kinda right...lol....Thats one of the reasons I want a little help. I like the way it looks but it also lacks something, besides fishes. I need a backdrop, but dunno what color, an yes my pics do really suck, it looks a little better in person.

Fogive me, I'm usually very positive, but when I first saw this pic...I thought of a grave yard. The stones look like head stones. Maybe its just the lighting or lack of a background. Please don't be mad at me.

[rrocket2002]

Fogive me, I'm usually very positive, but when I first saw this pic...I thought of a grave yard. The stones look like head stones. Maybe its just the lighting or lack of a background. Please don't be mad at me.

[lilmissruffcountry]

[lilmissruffcountry]

What should I put in this tank? I have a few assorted red grass guppies in it just to give some movement....but they are not permanent occupents...Any suggestions? I have some more of this petrified wood if any one wants some.