Rescaped tank to black sand

[Irksome]

Hello, my tank redone with dark sand instead of ugly mixed gravel. My crypts are melting a bit but everything else is doing great. The photos don’t do it justice, there must be a knack that I’m missing.

 

[Salty&Onion]

Looks awesome!

 

[Martyn87]

Crypts will melt with a big change, just give them time!

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Looking good!

I suggest you add a black background to your tank. It will make the fish more comfy and it will look better.

Here is an example in my 10g betta tank:

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Crypts will melt with a big change, just give them time!

I agree. It happens to all crypt owners.

 

[Retired Viking]

Tank looks good, Betta should be "happy" but I agree with @PheonixKingZ you should add a background.

 

[JuiceBox52]

Looks good glad your sand didnt poison your fish like mine lol. It looks great

 

[Irksome]

Looking good!

I suggest you add a black background to your tank. It will make the fish more comfy and it will look better.

Here is an example in my 10g betta tank:
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Thanks I will do this. Will black card work well enough or do I need a fancy aquarium poster?

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Thanks I will do this. Will black card work well enough or do I need a fancy aquarium poster?

No need to get a poster. Just use black card stock, black paper, or black trash bags. (I use black trash bags. )

 

[Irksome]

Looks good glad your sand didnt poison your fish like mine lol. It looks great

Thanks. I’m sorry to hear about your fish. The fish are new, other than the betta who I made a temporary betta hotel for where she stayed for a few days until the tank cleared.

 

[JuiceBox52]

Thanks. I’m sorry to hear about your fish. The fish are new, other than the betta who I made a temporary betta hotel for where she stayed for a few days until the tank cleared.

Your betta in the profile pic is beautiful!