An aquarium is not only an exciting hobby, but also a great opportunity to add a unique flavor to the interior of your home. In order for the aquarium to always be pleasing to the eye, it is necessary to carefully consider the location and design of the small underwater kingdom.
It is necessary
- -aquarium equipment;
- -priming;
- -live or artificial plants;
- - driftwood, ceramic or plastic decorations;
- -the background.
Instructions
Step 1
Today manufacturers offer many options for aquariums. There are some that can be installed on any surface in an apartment - they come in various shapes and sizes: round, rectangular, square, multifaceted, very small in displacement: from 10 liters and giant aquariums, with a volume of 300-400 liters. The choice depends on your financial capabilities, as well as the size of the apartment.
Step 2
There are also aquariums, already equipped with pedestals, in which you can store everything you need for aquaristics. In addition, there are various design solutions when the aquarium is built into the interior: for example, into a wall, arch or interior partition. If the apartment allows, then the aquarium can be installed in the center of the room, combining its functions with the function of a small fountain.
Step 3
Whichever option you choose, it is important to properly design your aquarium. Having decided on the model, start choosing equipment: a filter that will purify water, an aerator for saturating water with oxygen (pay attention to models that combine the functions of a filter and an aerator), a thermometer, a heater (if you plan to keep heat-loving fish), lamps.
Step 4
After that, purchase a soil that will look good in the interior of your apartment, because today you can buy options that completely imitate the river or sea bottom, or prefer colored soil, for example, red or green.
Step 5
If you want to purchase an aquarium only for interior functions, then you need to purchase artificial plants. If you are interested in creating a special microclimate in your aquarium and watching the growth of animals and plants, then get live plants.
Step 6
Don't forget about the background too. It is sold in pet stores by footage and simulates various variants of the underwater world.
Step 7
Place driftwood, beautiful stones or decorations in the form of sunken ships or shards of old dishes at the bottom of the aquarium. All of these can be purchased at the pet store.
Step 8
After that, you can buy snails and, of course, fish! If you are in doubt about your choice, then consult with experts who will help you choose the right inhabitants of the underwater kingdom, and also tell you how to properly care for the aquarium.
