This 20 gallon DIY semi-aquatic background uses an aqueduct style water distribution system at the top of the background to feed three separate waterfalls. The water source is a DIY water bottle power filter hidden in the left corner behind the center island.

Each waterfall provides continuous water movement throughout for visual appeal and the health of this semi-aquatic environment.
DIY Aquarium Background
Three Waterfalls
Notice how the black paint slightly overlaps the edge of the background. The overlap of paint visually softens the line where the edge of the background meets the glass.

The paint also hides the pink styrofoam when viewing the aquarium from the sides or front.

A traditional deluxe aquarium hood covered this 20 gallon DIY semi-aquatic initially.

Within an hour of operation, moisture covered the front glass to the point that you couldn't see in the tank.

The solution was to install ventiilation in the hood. Three rectangular holes were cut using a 40w soldering iron. The holes were then covered with nylon gutter screen and secured with black duct tape.

This fixed the condensation issue.

One of three new fire bellied newts is barely visable perched at the base of a waterfall under the Anubias Nana plant.

The natural piece of driftwood just seems to be made for this display. A few Anubias plants and java fern were also added.
Click the play button to see a short video of this DIY semi-aquatic aquarium background.
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