My background backfired!

[fishmomma]

So I finally started to set up my tank. Got the silica sand for substrate, cleaned big rocks, and put the background in. Filled up and checked the PH about 12 hours later and it went from 6.4 to 7.6! I knew it wasn't the big rocks because I did the "vinegar test" and soaked them in a bucket for a week and no PH change. I retested the rocks I used for the background and sure enough I heard a fizz! BUMMER! So all that work went down the drain. I did a 90% WC and took the background out. Refilled and started the cycle all over:wb::wb::wb:

I'm going to make another one, but for now I'm using some black poster board...

Lesson: triple check rocks for your tank

 

[bigbird]

when I check up on the net, black poster board is coated on both sides.
Why not use plastic/acrylic which can be safe for aquariums if you ask the store ?

cheers jk :thumbup:

 

[fishmomma]

I meant poster board on the outside of the tank...Just to block out all the wires and stuff. I should have been more specific. thanks:hi:

 

[bigbird]

:lol: thanks

 

[Stan]

I used black trash bags on the background for my 4' tank looks pretty good.

 

[Mooo]

Oh what a bummer..Better luck next time aye