FishNoob wrote:
Hi everyone - I'm still here, reading and learning (though often
waaaay behind!)

My Rio 125 has been running for about three months. The current
inhabitants are six mollies, four danios and two neon tetras. Have
been treating ich since last Saturday, though all looking good now.

I want to add a background, more gravel, live plants and some more
fish (starting with clown loaches, Gill ;-)). My main question now is
about the background. Can I install a background in an aquarium that
contains water? I'm planning on the Juwel STR (two pieces of 450). I
thought that if I lowered the water to between 1/3 and 1/2 capacity,
I could slide the background in on an angle and silicone the bit
above the water. Is this do-able or am I going to have to empty the
tank and move the fish?

How long after aplying silicone before I can re-fill the tank? And
will my filter survive for that length of time or do I need to remove
it and bag it?

(Planning to buy the background today, so quickish answers would be
great! :-) )


Backgrounds are normally fixed to the back of the tank on the outside -
I use sellotape to fix mine - you need to be careful to avoid air
bubbles although these can give a more textured look (did it by accident
on the Malawi tank). So if you are off to buy the type of background
that I understand that you are just go buy it, manovoure it behind the
tank and get sticking....

Gill

PS I wouldn't go adding any Clowns until you are totally sure that you
are clear of ich (they are very susceptible to it). I'd wait at least
another week if not more so that you are totally certain that the ich
has gone...