How Do You Make A Fake Rock & Wood Wall Aquarium?
Sometimes a store-bought aquarium background just doesn’t cut it when you want something special. You can customize your own background with a bit of work by creating a faux stone effect, and the end result looks very natural. While you’re at it, you can add some natural wood. The tannins in wood help to keep the water slightly acidic and stable. When choosing a wood, make sure that it is not fresh green wood, but old, dry wood, or it might rot quickly. Brushwood (common branches) is fine so long as it is dried, as are store-bought driftwood and bogwood. Bring a large pot of water to a boil on a stove. Add the wood and let it soak for a good ten minutes. Boiling wood leeches out some of the excess tannins and allows it to sink in an aquarium. Boiling the wood also takes care of a lot of bad bacteria that you might otherwise introduce to your tank from the outside world. Next allow the wood to fully dry. Don gloves. Empty your tank if it is not empty already, keeping the fish in an alte
