Acceptable items

[MADMIKE]

Acceptable items that one can use in aquascaping are:
- Silicone cement.
- Vinyl or rubber coated wire.
- Vinyl or rubber netting.
- Glass.
- Clay items (if not containing lead).
- Plastic plants, and other plastic objects (if soaked thoroughly).
- Fiberglass (if soaked thoroughly).
- Stainless steel
- Various types of rope.
- Mortar, concrete (if soaked thoroughly).
- Rubber items (if not leaking oils).
- Styrofoam
- PVC products.
- ABS
- Natural items cleaned of organics, as shells, corals, and sea fans.
- Driftwood

Aquascaping should be done to look as natural and accurate as possible, e.g.:
- Plants, rocks, wood, and other decorating objects should be in the proper tanks of the aquarium (e.g., fake plastic plants that are not represented in Mississippi flora should not be used).
- Items should be glued so glue does not show.
- Mortar joints should be thin to non-visible in front.
- Tie-downs should be hidden.

Finally, aquascaping should:
- Be fairly easy to move so filter can be cleaned under the aquascaping.
- Not have too many holes or crevices for food to get trapped in, or for animals to hide in so well they cannot be seen.