Tank background

**davidw** · 10th Jul 2012, 13:42

Hi all,
What is the most recommended tank background for say 3' or 4' tank set up? White oyama? Black oyama? or bare? reason for asking is I hv all of those readily available ie my old unused tanks

.... thinking of a simple Iwagumi set up.... also, would like to use white or sandy substrate (for surface)... thanks in advance

**v_nod** · 11th Jul 2012, 06:48

My personal opinion is you should contrast it.. So with all the rocks and sand, try using a black oyama. If you have a nice enough wall at the back I'd your tank with minimal wires hanging at the back, you can also try bare..

**Shadow** · 11th Jul 2012, 07:33

depend on your preference, for me I like it bare so that I can change whenever I want.

For iwagumi which represent mountain, white backgraound which represent sky will be most suitable. However if your iwagumi scape have lots of colorful plant, black color will be most suitable because it will enhance the color.

**davidw** · 11th Jul 2012, 13:38

Originally Posted by v_nod

My personal opinion is you should contrast it.. So with all the rocks and sand, try using a black oyama. If you have a nice enough wall at the back I'd your tank with minimal wires hanging at the back, you can also try bare..

Originally Posted by Shadow

depend on your preference, for me I like it bare so that I can change whenever I want.

For iwagumi which represent mountain, white backgraound which represent sky will be most suitable. However if your iwagumi scape have lots of colorful plant, black color will be most suitable because it will enhance the color.

thanks, really appreciate the comments and advice.... I thought so too bout the bare back, I don't hv wires dangling but its near to some grill-fencing.. not really appealing unless i put a standing plant in between the tank and fence. but if I am only thinking of grass scape (or java moss to cover the substrate?) and juz one bunch taller grass-like plants at back corner perhaps the white oyama background will work.....