Recommended tank decoration ideas?

[SushiRollsAquabuds]

I just finished cleaning Sushi’s fish tank and while doing that I had to throw away one of his decor since the pain was chipping and it may be harmful to him. I have been considering in making the tank more natural and change his colorful gravel.
- if you guys know any “natural“ fish tank decoration or gravel please let me know! And tell me from your experiences as well , I have considered getting driftwood as well. . I just don’t want to deal with chip paints and fake decor I’m just aiming for a natural feel and look.

 

[BettaFishGirl]

Live plants, rocks, and driftwood are great additions to make your tank look more natural. Local fish stores will have fish-safe rocks and driftwood, as well as live plants. Easy live plants tot ake care of are Anubias, java fern, Amazon swords, and stem plants like ludwigia, rotala, pearlweed and a couple others that I can't think of.

Colorful gravel is not good for fish... the paint can wear off and chip, possible making the water harmful to fish, and the fish prefer a more natural substrate. Sand is a good option. It's good for plants, looks nice and your Betta Sushi will like it. I use this sand, it looks pretty and my Betta fish love it.

AquaNatural Sugar White Sand 10lb Substrate for aquascaping, Aquariums, vivariums and terrariums https://a.co/d/2hwkuwy

 

[jaylach]

It would help to know what kind of fish Sushi happens to be. Also the tank size could be helpful. From your avatar I assume the fish is a beta but it always good to be sure.

If a beta the substrate does not really matter and sand, gravel or even larger rocks or slate slabs could be used. I don't have any in my current tank but have always been a big fan of slate for making scapes or even caves. If larger rocks were to be used a layer of sand under the rocks is a good idea to help prevent the rocks from causing damage to the bottom glass.

As to going 'more natural' that means wood and live plants to me. Especially if a beta you would be wise to do some live floating plants.

 

[10 Tanks]

Hello. I use things I pick up at the local wooded and water areas near where I live. The pieces are natural of course and cost nothing, but some of your time. You just have to rinse everything real well and leave them out in the sun for a few hours to dry.

10 Tanks (Now 11)

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Ah, it's always a proud moment when one of our young fish keepers decides to move beyond clown-puke gravel. I concur with natural sand, although black sand or fine gravel can work fine for bettas if you want a more dramatic look. Driftwood, aquarium-safe rock, live plants are good. If you're cheap like me, most rounded river rocks will be aquarium safe once they're scrubbed clean and (if they come from an actual river) either boiled or baked dry in the sun to kill any lingering critters. Avoid limestone and similar types, but those don't turn into rounded river rocks.

 

[SushiRollsAquabuds]

Live plants, rocks, and driftwood are great additions to make your tank look more natural. Local fish stores will have fish-safe rocks and driftwood, as well as live plants. Easy live plants tot ake care of are Anubias, java fern, Amazon swords, and stem plants like ludwigia, rotala, pearlweed and a couple others that I can't think of.

Colorful gravel is not good for fish... the paint can wear off and chip, possible making the water harmful to fish, and the fish prefer a more natural substrate. Sand is a good option. It's good for plants, looks nice and your Betta Sushi will like it. I use this sand, it looks pretty and my Betta fish love it.

AquaNatural Sugar White Sand 10lb Substrate for aquascaping, Aquariums, vivariums and terrariums https://a.co/d/2hwkuwy

I appreciate it! Yes I will get sand . No more colors!

 

[SushiRollsAquabuds]

It would help to know what kind of fish Sushi happens to be. Also the tank size could be helpful. From your avatar I assume the fish is a beta but it always good to be sure.

If a beta the substrate does not really matter and sand, gravel or even larger rocks or slate slabs could be used. I don't have any in my current tank but have always been a big fan of slate for making scapes or even caves. If larger rocks were to be used a layer of sand under the rocks is a good idea to help prevent the rocks from causing damage to the bottom glass.

As to going 'more natural' that means wood and live plants to me. Especially if a beta you would be wise to do some live floating plants.

Sushi is my fish in my profile picture , he is a double tail Halfmoon betta , he has large fins! Thank you for the advice , do you know where to get these rocks by any chance? your welcome to provide links or just tell me where they sell them I do like the idea of floating plants !

 

[SushiRollsAquabuds]

Hello. I use things I pick up at the local wooded and water areas near where I live. The pieces are natural of course and cost nothing, but some of your time. You just have to rinse everything real well and leave them out in the sun for a few hours to dry.

10 Tanks (Now 11)

Interesting but useful advice , I do have a friend that goes to the lake every so often so maybe I’ll ask him for some help to see if he can find something , thank you!

 

[BettaFishGirl]

You can get rocks at any local fish store, and I use BucePlant.con to get my plants ...they have really great plants for good prices.

 

[BigJfish12]

I always think some greenery on the driftwood looks good such a java moss or anubias. For rocks you can also use slate if you live in area with lots around, just do the same as what you have been told to do for other rocks and make sure there are no sharp corners. One good thing about slate it is easy to get rid of sharp corners. Also it easy to make caves out of as breaks up easily when you take a hammer to it, so you can get the right sized pieces.

 

[jaylach]

Sushi is my fish in my profile picture , he is a double tail Halfmoon betta , he has large fins! Thank you for the advice , do you know where to get these rocks by any chance? your welcome to provide links or just tell me where they sell them I do like the idea of floating plants !

As to rocks and/or slate you can get just about anywhere as they can be scrubbed and boiled to sterilize.

 

[SushiRollsAquabuds]

Live plants, rocks, and driftwood are great additions to make your tank look more natural. Local fish stores will have fish-safe rocks and driftwood, as well as live plants. Easy live plants tot ake care of are Anubias, java fern, Amazon swords, and stem plants like ludwigia, rotala, pearlweed and a couple others that I can't think of.

Colorful gravel is not good for fish... the paint can wear off and chip, possible making the water harmful to fish, and the fish prefer a more natural substrate. Sand is a good option. It's good for plants, looks nice and your Betta Sushi will like it. I use this sand, it looks pretty and my Betta fish love it.

AquaNatural Sugar White Sand 10lb Substrate for aquascaping, Aquariums, vivariums and terrariums https://a.co/d/2hwkuwy

I just bought this sand it should be coming tomorrow thank you

 

[BettaFishGirl]

I'm curious, how big is the tank? One 10 pound bag work for my 5.5 gallon tank, I even had some leftover.

 

[SushiRollsAquabuds]

I'm curious, how big is the tank? One 10 pound bag work for my 5.5 gallon tank, I even had some leftover.

5 gal