A decorative aquarium in the house serves not only as a stylish and fashionable element of the interior, but also as a source of positive emotions and relaxation. After all, the contemplation of the water and the underwater world is so pleasantly relaxing. Therefore, it is very important to correctly design and position your aquarium.
It is necessary
- - water;
- - soil;
- - plants;
- - decoration elements: toys, turrets, shells, etc.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose the correct location for your aquarium. This should be a place in the room that is not exposed to direct sunlight. Algae grow very quickly in bright light. At the same time, choose a place where it will be comfortable for you to sit and admire the underwater world created by your hands.
Step 2
Buy a special primer from a pet store. Its role is mainly decorative. Before placing it in the aquarium, rinse it thoroughly under running water. Also bring home soil from a clean river or stream. Natural soil is simply necessary for the life of algae and other underwater plants, being the nutrition of their root system. Not only rinse this soil, but also boil it. Pour the prepared natural soil onto the bottom of the aquarium. Add purchased soil on top, spreading it in a thin layer. Thus, you will equip and decorate the bottom of the aquarium.
Step 3
Now take care of the pebbles and wooden driftwood. Boil the stones. And driftwood, which will also serve as a decoration for your aquarium due to its bizarre shape, just pour boiling water over it. If you wish, you can purchase plastic driftwood, decorated with a tree. Place rocks and driftwood in the aquarium on top of the soil.
Step 4
Distribute any underwater toys that suit your taste in the aquarium. These can be turrets, castles, grottos. Or create the illusion of a sunken pirate ship with jewels. To do this, immerse the boat with a string of faux pearls.
Step 5
Fill the aquarium with cold water using a hose. Try not to wash out the ground. To do this, use the shower head.
Step 6
Now you can start decorating your aquarium with plants. Plant low-growing plants to the front wall, tall ones in the background. You can also make an algae frame for some underwater toys.
