tank appearance

Question
rachel,

in my 25 gallon tank, i have blue gravel, 2 fake plants, and a few ceramic things. what else should i put in my tank to make it nice for my future fish?  and can i take rocks from my backyard, clean them, and put them in the tank?  thanks,
hardy

Answer
I would not advice adding things not meant for fish tanks unless you boil them clean. You can add things like a bubble stone with air pump, this provides a nice bubble string to the top and provides extra oxygen for the future fish. Also, fake driftwood always makes a popular choice. Just be creative. They also have cute little fake snails with signs saying "no fishing" if you dont mind alittle humor. The possibilities are endless. Just dont overcrowd it to leave swimming room for the future fishy. Also, another attractive things is to get fake short grass or clovers and put them in a little patch on the bottom, this gives alittle cute patch almost like grass. Let me know if you need more help. Have fun!