Amazon type tanks

[fishlover74]

I am thinking of turning my 125 gallon into an Amazonian tank with lots of branches, algae, blackwater and floating plants. I know algae is not good but I want that real murky look going. I was hoping that maybe those of you out there with these styles of tanks would post pics to give me a better idea. Any advise or suggestions would be appreciated. I have posted a few pics of my tank to show what I have to work with.

 

[ceeej31]

nice tank
for an amazonian tank and tons more plants and add some dead oak leaves, that will give the water the brownish look you seem to be looking for

 

[fishlover74]

Thanx... Ive used peat before, (not many Oak trees around these parts) which works but takes awhile. I was wondering about coconut husk because that seems to turn the water dark alot faster, also I just added a large root I found yesterday which is already working well. Once I get some more floating plants in there that will darken the appearance also.

 

[SAP627]

nice fish i had an albino oscar but i sold it it got 2 big