I've had this 55 gallon setup for awhile now and I am so bored with the decor. I am completely stumped for ideas when it comes to change. I would like a nice centerpiece or maybe something taller in there. I would welcome any and all suggestions!!
Here are pics of it now:

I like it the way it is now Erin...BUT if you insist on changing it I would look for a big buddah centerpiece to add to it, That would look cool I think.

Or are you looking to change the whole decor of it?

Erin, if I have to be frank, I think there's no continuity from the ornaments, no connection. It's like u just put them there without any meaning. May u could make a theme e.g. Buddha, Kelp Forest, Natural, etc and get the necessary ornaments accordingly

Riz-I think it's a Asian type theme that she has in there right now, That came off kinda harsh!

I agree Riz. I had this grand thing in my head but when I put everything together it just isnt working. Everything is in the bottom of the tank. Its BORING! The background doesnt even really work!

Dells, I like the idea of a big buddah. I wonder where I could find one for not a lot of moola.

Hey Erin, I have always liked this tank, but I agree with Della, a Buddah would be fantastic! I love the Asian theme.

How about a Greek Ancient Ruins theme. I wanted to get it for my tank but my tank is not big enough. They have a backround which is blue with a greek goddess on it and and ancient Greek Ruins at Petsmart that would fit your tank. They also have an ancient Greek Colleseum ruin at petsmart that would look great in you tank with it. Also if you want to do the asian theme- Petco has all kinds of asian temples and pagadoa decor . Me I kinda of favor the Greek theme. I wanted the backround for my tank but it only comes in sizes bigger than 20 gallons.

I have that background but I use the other side which is my desert landscape! I love that Greek background, very preatty!

I know it is pretty cool. I hope they get around to making a smaller version of it like they have all the other backrounds. Would love to get it. Right now I have the coral reef one. There is a yellow marine fish swiming on there and it is funny the goldies go over and look at it like it is another fish.

Ive actually seen that background. The only thing is that I have all this Asian inspired themed stuff. I guess I wouldnt mind losing the dragon or the pagoda. I can always sell them on Ebay anyways. Im on the hunt for a Buddah as we speak!

If you are looking for uique stuff like that you may need to look at small garden ornatments and then see what they are made of. Seems to me I saw something that would work in a goldie tank in the area of wally world by the bird seed and pets stuff

Thanks, Kris!! Im looking on Ebay at the moment. I want something pretty tall to add interest to the overall tank.

Target Do you have targets near you? They had so many left over from the cultural decor thing they had going on months ago that they were pretty cheap. I don't know if they still have them... but Goldfishkrazy2 has the right idea. A lot of similar stuff are made for gardens.

Actually I do have a Target near me. Are you talking about the Global Bizaar section?

Also does anyone know was 29 X 12 cms is in inches?

Did it come off kinda harsh, Dells? I was just being honest, and I didn't mean to be harsh at all, but Erin's agree with me anyway. As for u said that Erin's tank is Asian-themed, I have to look very closely again at the pics and then I recognise the dragon & the temple, but the arrangement isn't working cos u gotta look twice before recognising the theme.

Erin asked for any suggestions and I gave mine honestly

PS: Sometimes the less decor the better, with a little hint at the theme.

Yes, I think I have too much stuff in there and no interest. Maybe a big center piece and a few plants should do it.

Well I'm not gonna start anything Riz, But I know how it came off at first.

I don't have to look twice to know what the theme of the tank is myself.

A nice big buddah is what I'm seeing, With some nice plants..Maybe a new background? Oh lord she's on EVIL BAY AGAIN!!!!

Evil Bay is right!!! I found a cool 16" statue but they want $52 for it plus shipping!

Hit up Target most DEF Erin-I've gotten quite a few of the "Global" Decoration's from there for pretty cheap.

I know the Big Buddah that we have in the living room was only $20! I think you've seen him before, Right?

I think so, why dont you sell him to me??

LOL! Jason would KILL me, That's his FAV decoration in this house....

I'll see if I can find their on-line store.

I found a great one but the darn thing has FELT on the bottom. Wonder if I can remove it?

Long broad-leaved plants like Anubias and Java Fern on the sides and background will do most nicely I think, with some smaller ones in the middle and foreground. A big pagoda as a centrepiece is also good.

Are those plants yummy to goldies or should I go the silk plant route?

I checked my 10" tall buddah I got at Target and there is not felt bottom. I think it would sink...but it does feel unusually light so I am not sure. I might try it out before my mom gets home

U would think their tough leaves will deter goldies, right? My goldies think theu were yummy, and destroyed 3/4 of Java Ferns and Anubias I planted in my tank lol. Different goldies, different preferences, but to be safe maybe follow the "silk road"

My plants seem to be safe for about 6-8 months, and then overnight it's like the goldfish menu changed and they have an instant buffet on their hands. It's ridiculous.

Go the silk route.. I'm slowly changing to that as well. To expensive to keep restocking the tank.

Thanks Barb.

Im kind of thinking of putting one of those long rectangular vases in the middle and using fake bamboo in them since I guess I cant use real lucky bamboo. Im not having a lot of luck finding a buddah for the right price.

LOOKIE!!!

This one is exactly like the one I have Erin..

BUY IT NOW!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alabastrite-Buddah-Sta...1QQcmdZViewItem

I just found these guy's too, 2 of them..

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Buddha-Statue-Stone-...1QQcmdZViewItem

Ill have to think about the height. I have a TALL tank. I did see those though. Do you think they would sink?? Thanks hun.

Well when I pick our's up it's not exactly light, So I would think it should sind down fine for you.

Our's is about a foot tall. Those look identical to what I have sitting here.

Your welcome hun.

Aw, yours it taller then. Trade you! Throw it in your fish tank and tell me if it sinks!