When decorating an aquarium in the Dutch style, you must follow some rules and carefully consider the choice of plants and fish that will live in it.
The Dutch Aquarium is a small underwater garden. The peculiarity of this type of aquarium design is that attention is focused on the plants, and the presence of fish fades into the background. How to ensure the perfect harmony of shapes and colors?
The first thing to consider is the size of the aquarium. It should be large, long and wide. A small aquarium significantly limits your choice of plants and decorations.
Features of the structure
The structure of the Dutch aquarium is divided into three parts (background, center and front).
- Large, fast-growing plants should be located in the back.
- Closer to the front of the aquarium, the height of the plants should be reduced to form a kind of lawn in the center.
- In the middle, you can use different types of ground cover plants Hemianthus callitrichoides or Echinodorus tenellus.
The use of plants such as Alternanthera rosaefolia is due to their red color, which enlivens the interior of the aquarium. Red leaves are distinguished by their ability to absorb large amounts of iron.
The choice of fish is also very important, as not all of them can live in a Dutch aquarium. A couple of patrons of the arts and a few barbs will be enough. However, avoid fish that can damage plants, such as neon red (Paracheirodon axelrodi).
