[ShadowBeast]

I want to add some more hiding places for my catfish so they'll stop hiding behind the heater, and I feel I can add some non-stem plants but I can't decide on what.

Please ignore the lack of background I hope to add a black background soon^^

 

[Diana]

I would get larger rocks and driftwood for a tank this size. Lots more plants, too, if the budget allows. Otherwise your plants will grow fast and you can take cuttings pretty soon and replant them, then the tank will be denser in plants.

 

[ShadowBeast]

I would get larger rocks and driftwood for a tank this size. Lots more plants, too, if the budget allows. Otherwise your plants will grow fast and you can take cuttings pretty soon and replant them, then the tank will be denser in plants.

I was thinking of getting cichild stones with the cave entrance.

 

[Diana]

Often stones sold as Cichlid stones are some form of limestone or related material, and can add minerals to the water, raising the pH, GH and KH.

Also, stones found in an aquarium store are often more expensive than going to your local rock yard (masonry, brick, soils, landscape...)
Get a sample, take some pictures... Post the pictures here and see if anyone can ID them. The sales people in the yard may be able to tell you something about the rocks, but not always.

Put the sample in a bit of water and test the sample with all the aquarium tests you have. If a rock you like is going to alter your aquarium water you would know it in less than a week.

 

[The Trigger]

Yeah def more wood. My GBRs love going behind my giant Blyxa Japonica bush if you want a suggestion for a big plant. But the log in my tank is everyones favorite hiding spot

 

[James (Western Canada)]

SB: Here is an idea for more hiding places for your bottom fish....

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/1820583-post11.html


James

 

[Big Dog]

Some nice driftwood would look real nice in this aquarium. This will help your fish feel more at home.

 

[ShadowBeast]

Often stones sold as Cichlid stones are some form of limestone or related material, and can add minerals to the water, raising the pH, GH and KH.

Also, stones found in an aquarium store are often more expensive than going to your local rock yard (masonry, brick, soils, landscape...)
Get a sample, take some pictures... Post the pictures here and see if anyone can ID them. The sales people in the yard may be able to tell you something about the rocks, but not always.

Put the sample in a bit of water and test the sample with all the aquarium tests you have. If a rock you like is going to alter your aquarium water you would know it in less than a week.

I was thinking of the ceramic cichlid stones with cave entrance.

Yeah def more wood. My GBRs love going behind my giant Blyxa Japonica bush if you want a suggestion for a big plant. But the log in my tank is everyones favorite hiding spot

I'll check up the Blyxa Japonica I want to also get some dwarf sag since I heard the catfish I have like them.
I'll have to find a driftwood piece that has some cover.

SB: Here is an idea for more hiding places for your bottom fish....

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/1820583-post11.html



James

Nice I wonder if tubing could work too.

Some nice driftwood would look real nice in this aquarium. This will help your fish feel more at home.

I'll need to find one that provides good cover.