slate

[One_Trick_Pony]

well thast al i am asking really i wnat to keep it authentic so does slate fit in an amazone theme of if no any suggestions for rock


Cheers
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[CFC]

A large single piece of slate would fit nicely into a Amazon biotope tank, large smooth round river cobbles could also be used but the main decor should be wood.

 

[Blue Lobster]

http/www.mongabay.com/fish/data/ecosystem_index.htm

Find the biotope you are trying to replicate here.

 

[SirMinion]

If you really want authenticity, your substrate should be leaf-litter, but this is quite had to maintain, I understand.

 

[One_Trick_Pony]

cheers guys

any ideas on where i might pick up leaf litter or if it is practical?

 

[CFC]

Oak and Beech leaves can be used for leaf litter biotope tanks. Collect the fallen leaves in Autumn, dry them out and store them in a cold dry place in black plastic bin bags. To prepare them for use take enough leaves to cover the bottom of your tank with a 2" layer and boil them for around 5 minutes. It is difficult to vacume this type of substrate so stocking levels should be low to maintain water quality.

 

[One_Trick_Pony]

cheers cfc

 

[Fishist]

I think stacked pieces of slate well positioned would also fit in and will look fantastic.