Quote Originally Posted by bshmerlie View Post
I did a clay background for a 20 gal tank im working on but I just don't like the gray muddy look. I packed coco fiber on clay before but then it ends up looking like a GS background. Has anybody tried anything else? Or maybe just growing a live moss on it but how long would that take? What would be the best kind of moss to grow on the clay? Any other funky options out there? The clay already has 25% coco fiber mixed in it but still very gray.
Cheri, on my thread http://www.frogforum.net/search.php?searchid=71067, Brett suggested redart clay to be added to give it another color. I have bought terracotta clay to get away from the gray. Also, he suggests to mix moss on a 3/4 clay and 1/4 organic ratio. Someone else suggested to add shredded oak leaves, he swears it makes a difference.

I'm now hesitant to use clay. I will try it out, and if it doesn't work out to my liking, I will take it down and foam/silicone its buttocks.