Subject: The Back Wall of Your Aquarium

Decorating the back wall of your aquarium is as easy as going to the pet store and buying a piece of decorated plastic that you like.

This is however, not very creative; and if you are a creative person, there are several ways to decorate that are not complicated.

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Because most aquariums are put against the wall, it is easy to end up with the paint or wallpaper showing through, covering the back of the aquarium with dark paper or fabric. Dark velvet is one very effective means of accomplishing this.

With some basic woodworking skills, it is easy to create a back wall that gives your aquarium additional depth. To do this, use thin plywood and build a box the size of the back wall; there is no wall between the aquarium and the front of the box.

Using the same gravel or sand used inside the aquarium, decorate the box as if it were an extension of the aquarium. The same rocks, cork, and roots can also be used. Install a 25-watt lamp in it to illuminate the box and the aquarium.

Another means of creating this larger aquarium is to use a heavy duty cardboard box to make your back wall.

Plastic plants can be used quite effectively in this extension to make it look even more like part of your aquarium!

Whatever you choose for this “shadow box,” it should give the appearance of continuing without a visible break in the decorations from your aquarium.

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If you decide to light the shadow box, be sure to provide adequate air holes to eliminate the problem of overheating.

Remember, it is also easy to go overboard and create a messy and distracting back wall for your aquarium. You may prefer something as simple as a back wall covered with cork board; this is completely dependent upon your tastes.

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Thank you,

Bill Anderson
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