[dawntwister]

I need to conceal the filter. Any suggestions?

For some reason the picture wasn't showing and I didn't realize it until I viewed the reply.

The filter is a powerhead with a sponge filter at the end. I could get a smaller sponge and lower it to conceal.

I am wanting to make a wall with rocks and put some java fern in it. I am uncertain what materials I could use to hold the rocks. It would only be 1 panel like devider but only have 1 wall to hang onto. I have pea pebbles and some lava rock.

 

[dawntwister]

Well, I can't put the filter on the right at present. I meant to make room for it before redoing it and forgot. I would have to move all of the plants to put it in the right side. That is too much for me to do at present, for I am getting layed off at work Feb. 09.

Think it will easier if I make a little wall with java fern. I could tie them on some wire mesh and put a big lava rock at the bottom.

 

[dawntwister]

Well after reading how Tex Gal rescapes her tanks without breaking the tank down, I decided to give it a try. Thus moved the filter and heater to the right. Made a little wall with java fern v needle and Egeria densa tied to some wire mesh. I only lost 2 fishes doing this. I thought that might happen for I just reset the tank up a week ago.

All your response have very helpful. Thanks!!

Here is the final result. Unfortunately I can't get good pictures with my camera. This picture is the only 1 that you can see the variation in plants.

 

[dawntwister]

wow that looks a lot better, i was going to suggest driftwood also. It's going to suck alot of plant matter in that location but it's cool. nice aquascape

Oops!! I didn't think of that. I think I will move the wall, filter and heater to the left side. Some wisteria is to arrive soon anyways. I think it would look good where the wall and wood is.

 

[dawntwister]

My LFS sells this (see pic). It's a cork bark pulled from a tree branch.

I have seen something like that sold for hamsters. I was looking at for my birds. I shall check it for the filter again.