A few questions

[Bombina Bob]

Hi there
FBTs like 50/50 water and land Making a false bottom using gravel as you suggested is much easier.
The best thing to do if you want 50/50 water land ratio is slope gravel to one end of the tank and cover
it with substrate and window screen underneath so it dosent get all dirty with water quality,Plants will
grow fine in the gravel or dirt unless the water level is below the plant's base roots, (Bamboo grows
fine in water) Ive never done a 3d backround with my fbts but i would think it may work

Have a great day

[firebelliedtoadz]

Thanks for the reply. I will keep your suggestions in mind