Pink Gravel And 'no Fishing Signs' Etc...

[lljdma06]

Bloo, I think that's very true - I've a problem with very pale coloured gravel /sand which just must cause a glare, or very bright lighting without adequate plant cover, etc.
I guess it depends on the species to a huge extent. However, I do think it's unfair to say that densely-planted aquariums provide a natural habitat for all fish in the way that no-fishing signs don't.
Perhaps it sould be good to see some examples of good, well aquascaped "fake" tanks? I do reckon they must be hard to make look good, burt surely someone has one...?

There were several a while back in the member's section. One was a gorgeous goldfish tank done with plastic plants and wood. The other was a crawfish habitat, I think. Both very nice. In addition, there was another goldfish tank where the decorations were very thematic, a frosted look, and the goldfish just popped out, the color contrast was very effective. I'm too caffeine-deprived, however, to dig them up at this time, but they're there. I think I'm also getting a cold , so I don't feel like looking.

 

[annka5]

I will go and search for them....hope your cold gets better soon!

 

[Bloo]

I think BigMick had a beautiful Goldfish tank with large fake plants etc. and then a few months back there was a really beautiful goldfish tank with light blue gravel and blue plastic plants.