Heres a pic of the plastic plants either side of the filter box.

I decided to go for two plastic plants that attach to the tank sides via suckers. I attached them just above the substrate where they go up the sides and create an overhanging canopy on the surface creating some shade. Another plus is that I dont get a snail problem.

Just a thought, should I reduce the light in the aquarium?Its what came with the set up! I was thinking of using colour diffusers for the flourescent tubes or even a Blackwater additive.

Here he is swmming across the front, sorry its slightly out of focus.

Ive re-arranged the tank again! and he seems to have settled down. He now swims all over. Thanks for all the advice.

Ok thanks, I'll have surf and see what others have done.

I`ve added large rocks but he does`nt seem interested. I think I need some help with aqua-scaping!

Here`s the little chap, he actually stopped swimming to pose for the camera!

The pic as requested:-

My mistake I did get the Nitrite and Nitrate mixed up! Its just the two fish in there at the moment.

I was looking to introduce a tank mate but if he`s going to be aggresive then perhaps not.

I am using test strips, I thought these were ok? There are so many test kits out there I would`nt know where to start. That was my reason for getting test strips.

I`ll try to post a pic later if I can find my camera.

Len.