Making an aquarium with your own hands. How to create an original aquarium design? DIY aquarium landscape

In addition to the fact that a beautifully designed aquarium is the dream of every lover of pet fish, it is also original way decorate the room. It can act both as a room decoration and serve as stylish partition for zoning space. To turn this interior element into a real work of art, you need to familiarize yourself with the principles and styles of decorating an aquarium with your own hands.

Modern aquariums are not only a corner of wildlife, but a full-fledged work of art in your home.

Basic aquarium design styles

dutch style

This direction originated in the Netherlands in the thirties of the last century, and since then it has managed to acquire large quantity followers. Usually used in large quantities different types plants (10-12), which are planted in groups from the back of the aquarium to the front.

In the Dutch style, plants are usually divided into three groups: plants of the foreground, middle and background.

A certain plant should grow on every ten square centimeters of the bottom - this makes it possible for the plants not to shade or cover each other. The Dutch direction in aquarism implies an emphasis on green, brown and red algae.

Combination of green and pink flowers creates a surprisingly soothing contrast

Japanese rock garden

An aquarium in this style fits perfectly into minimalist and high-tech interiors. The emphasis is on spaciousness and the feeling of free space. Stones are used unusual shapes and not too lush algae. Usually there are four stones in the aquarium, each of which has a symbolic meaning: the main one, two additional ones and the so-called sacrificial stone. It is recommended to use stones that are similar in shape and texture.

A flock of small fish swimming above the fragments of rocks creates a feeling of freedom and spaciousness.

Sea style

Corals, shells, reef fragments come from the sea or ocean. You can also use decor in the form of miniature sunken schooners and treasure chests. The use of cold fluorescent lamps is encouraged, giving a pale blue light.

Marine aquariums are considered to be the most picturesque of all types of aquariums.

Collector style

It is supposed to use a large number of different types of plants (from fifteen), which can grow not only in groups, but also in a chaotic manner. Unlike its Dutch counterpart, the collector style involves the use of any, not just stem plants.

Among freshwater aquariums, the collector style is the most common.

The main elements of the design of the aquarium

Priming

Most often, sand, crushed volcanic rock, basalt, gravel, gneiss, granite, porphyry act as a substrate for an aquarium. The choice of one or another type of soil should be based on the properties of its composition: the more stones containing calcium in it, the harder the water will be as a result.

Light soil reflects light well, which greatly enhances the composition.

freshwater shrimp different colors look very interesting

Tip: to check the suitability of the substrate, use acetic acid, which must be dropped onto the pebble. If the vinegar foams and hisses, then the stone contains lime - such material is not suitable for decorating an aquarium.

Today you can create a model of almost any body of water in the world at home

clean, clear water, light ground and goldfish will create an amazing and beautiful picture

If you want to decorate the home of the fish with stones found by yourself, boil them before lowering the find into the aquarium.

Multi-colored fish look very impressive against the background of driftwood and light soil.

Using well-chosen stones and any carpet plant, you will get a beautiful minimalist design.

Background

Easiest when making rear wall aquarium, use a film that is sold at any pet store and is attached to double-sided tape. You can also use Javanese moss, driftwood, purchased miniature castles or statues to decorate the background.

Thanks to the film applied on the back wall, your underwater design will look completely finished.

The background perfectly imitates a natural sheer cliff.

snags

Wooden elements are needed in the aquarium not only to decorate it, but to create shelters for the fish. Of course, you can buy ready-made driftwood at the pet store, but it is much more interesting to prepare it yourself. And for the inhabitants of your indoor water world, this will be much more useful, since some fish do not feel comfortable in hard water, and natural driftwood can soften it.

A wooden snag can perfectly serve as the central element of the whole composition.

Tip: when designing an aquarium with your own hands, not every piece of wood found in a nearby park can be used. For example, it is better to refuse oak, as its wood produces tannins that strongly stain the water. A rotten or rotten snag is not suitable for decorating an aquarium.

A magnificent imitation of underwater roots is created by well-chosen snags.

Preparing driftwood for immersion in an aquarium boils down to the following:

• you need to peel it off the remnants of the bark;
• saw off or chop loose areas;
• place the snag in a container of water and boil with the addition of a small amount of potassium permanganate. Time heat treatment depends on the size of the driftwood;
• to wooden decoration did not float to the surface of the aquarium, it is advised to add a large amount of salt to the water (the salt should stop dissolving) and boil the driftwood for about an hour. After boiling, you need to rinse it from salt and let it cool at room temperature.

When the snag is ready, it is placed in the aquarium. It is advisable to do this before planting the plants and filling the tank with water.

Three elements of the core of the whole composition - soil, stones and driftwood are already waiting for the aquarium to be filled with water.

Red discus look great against the background of white sand and driftwood of juicy woody color.

java moss

This plant is able to give aquarium decor elements a touch of completeness and naturalness. Java moss is easy to care for and easy to grow. The only thing that it requires for normal growth is an established supply system. carbon dioxide.

Java moss is used to create vegetation on an underwater floating island

As for the degree of illumination of the aquarium, Java moss takes root in any light. If its level is low, the moss has a light shade and an elongated shape. With sufficient lighting, it will have a more accurate shape and dense structure.

Thanks to Javanese moss, numerous crowns of the underwater landscape have been created.

Tip: when planting Javanese moss on stones or driftwood, you can fix it with cotton thread or fishing line: the first will rot over time, the second will remain forever, but will not be visible due to its transparency.

An underwater bonsai is created from a suitable shape of driftwood and a crown of Javanese moss

underwater waterfall

How to arrange an aquarium with your own hands in such a way that it is guaranteed to attract attention? You can use the waterfall effect in it. Of course, this is just an illusion, but the effect of it is simply stunning.

The waterfall effect is created thanks to the contrasting white vein in the dark-colored stone.

To create an underwater waterfall, you will need a tube with a constantly supplied air and fine clean sand. The illusion of falling water is achieved by the movement of grains of sand, which are blown out by the air stream.

The whole composition plays an important role in creating the illusion of a waterfall.

Decoration of the aquarium 200 liters

A two hundred liter aquarium is good because all styles are suitable for its design - due to its large dimensions, such a water tank will not seem too full of decorative details, even if it is a Dutch or collector style design. Microsorum, Anubiasbarterivar, Caladiifolia and Pogostemonhelferi plants look good in a two hundred liter tank.

The large volume of the aquarium is a great help for design experiments.

A two hundred liter aquarium looks great if you arrange it in the minimalist style of a Japanese rock garden, because spacious aquariums are suitable for bringing it to life.

Light stones covered with greenery create the impression of a real mountain landscape.

Decoration of the aquarium 100 liters

It is on such an aquarium that it is easiest for novice lovers of indoor fish to comprehend the basics of aquarism. A 100 liter tank should not be overfilled to keep the water clear longer, so it is better to bet on plants such as Monosolenium, Cladophora and Egeria Densa.

In an aquarium with a volume of 100 liters, it is worth paying Special attention not only the design, but also the living inhabitants

Imitation of the rainforest, created using snags and dense greenery

Green meadow with overhanging thickets

A 100 liter aquarium looks great with a background of dark green Javanese moss, dark gravel and a couple of medium-sized driftwood.

Decoration of the aquarium 50 liters

Since 50 liter tanks are mostly purchased by beginners in the aquarium trade, most pet stores offer such tanks with a ready-made set of accessories. And most often the included lamp for such an aquarium is not powerful enough. That is why slow growing plants that do not need a lot of light are well suited for a small container - in particular, Microsorum.

A small and secluded backwater in your aquarium

Since the volume of a 50 liter aquarium is relatively small, care must be taken to ensure that algae does not grow too much. To do this, you will have to regularly trim them.

Aquariums are an opportunity to create a wonderful world, a world that will delight and soothe you.

conclusions

Making an aquarium with your own hands- a difficult, but very interesting task. A tastefully decorated aquarium can bring a touch of peace, coolness and wildlife to the interior.

An aquarium is a decoration of any interior. Today it is not just a vessel with fish, but a real work of art, which is brought into a separate branch of the design direction with several stylistic views. The design of a modern aquarium includes various water compositions of algae, stones, figures of ships and fish. Before you start decorating an aquarium with your own hands, you need to understand the basics of this art, choose the style in which the aqua design will be done, and stock up on the necessary tools.

You can stick a photo on the back of the aquarium

The bottom of the aquarium can be decorated with toys

There are several stylistic directions in modern water design. But given that this species art is relatively young and dynamically developing, new methods and ideas for decorating an aquarium appear. Below is a table with the main ideas of aquascaping, its features and main components.

Aquarium design with algae and rocks

From wood and algae, you can make such tunnels

	Essential elements	Peculiarities
Dutch	Densely planted plants of various shapes, colors and designs.	No more than 3 varieties of plants are used, which occupy 70% of the aquarium area; Registration is based on the "rule of thirds";
	Large stones or rock fragments, usually an odd number.	Each of them has its own name and purpose, according to Japanese philosophy.
	Bonsai and Japanese garden stones, driftwood, moss, sand soil as a symbol of the sky.	All components of this design must comply with the rules of Zen, has a certain size, shape, quantity and location.
Wabi-kusa	In the center of the aquarium is an island or a snag.	Equal attention should be paid to both the underwater and surface parts of the aquarium plant.
German (paludarium)	Plants, stones, driftwood above/underwater type.	A wide variety of flower plants are used, harmoniously combined with both the underwater and above-water parts of the aquarium.
Taiwanese	High plant terraces, small figurines and stones.	Complete imitation of a living landscape.

An aquarium with colored lights will look very beautiful

An example of a classic aquarium with rocks

There must be algae in the aquarium

General instructions for setting up an aquarium

Regardless of the style in which you decide to design an aquarium with your own hands, there are general instructions for quality work. Compliance with these instructions is the key to a bright and multifaceted underwater flora and fauna.

The castle in the aquarium will look very beautiful

Various items can be placed in the aquarium

The main rule is the isolation of fish in a separate vessel for the duration of the design idea. It is important to fill it with water in which the organisms swam. After finishing work, pour it along with the fish into a decorated aquarium.

Cleaning and processing is also important. disinfectants all elements, including those that cannot be replaced. After installing all the parts, you need to make sure that correct installation and the functioning of all decorative and mechanical components.

Tree branches in the aquarium will look beautiful

You can decorate the aquarium with stones and shells

To create a real pond for fish, you can decorate the aquarium with algae and a tree

The nuances of decorating aquariums

Some secrets of decorating an aquarium with your own hands.

• When used to decorate items that were personally collected on the coast or in nature, it is necessary to boil them for 6-8 minutes.
• To check the element for suitability in aqua design, it is necessary to drop a couple of drops of vinegar on it: if foam and a characteristic “hiss” appear, the object should not be used.
• The background gives the effect of depth. To do this, you can use special backgrounds that are sold in pet stores, or do it yourself - paint outside rear wall in plain saturated color(blue, green, gray, etc.).
• It is optimal to fix decorative components using fishing line or cotton thread.
• Oak branches should not be used in decor, as special enzymes are released that can color the water in the aquarium.
• You can make the effect of an uneven bottom and an embankment by placing an ordinary plate on it, imitating an embankment.
• For fish small size it is better to use fine soil, and for large waterfowl, the use of a combined bottom will be optimal.

You can put stones in the aquarium

An example of a sand aquarium design

Aquascaping in 50 liters

Decoration of the 50 liters aquarium is suitable for beginners in aquascaping. These containers use automated systems purifying water and saturating it with oxygen, which greatly facilitates further care. Such a vessel is suitable for plants that grow slowly and do not require much access to light. The nuance in this design is the regular pruning of algae to ensure sufficient space for the living organisms inhabiting it. For a comfortable existence, you need to populate in such an aquarium the following types of aquarium fish with a maximum number:

• Guppies - 20;
• Danio - 10;
• Swordsmen - 10;
• Pecilia - 6;
• Molinesia - 5;
• Goldfish - 1.

For large inhabitants, such as Shark Baloo, such a displacement will not be enough for a comfortable existence.

Beautiful lighting will additionally decorate the aquarium

An aquarium with algae and a tree will look very nice

Remember, the fish should have enough space to swim.

Aquascaping in 100 liters

Such a volume of the vessel expands the boundaries of creativity. Here you can use different aquarium plants, designing it in the Dutch style, or use a minimum of elements and create aquascaping in the manner of an Iwagumi or a Zen garden.

At the bottom of the aquarium you can put a small artificial castle

home aquarium design

For example, an ornament with Eleocharis sp. "Mini" will create a soft lawn that does not grow and does not require regular mowing. You can also add a couple of stones and driftwood with moss in the form of a bonsai to the aquarium. To do this, you can use Javanese moss, which is unpretentious in breeding, and the only requirement for full growth is an established system for the circulation of carbon dioxide. In dim light, Java moss will have an oblong shape and a light shade, in bright light, its texture will be denser, and the shape will be more compact and neat.

An aquarium with algae and pieces of wood will look very nice.

Stones can be poured into the aquarium

The aquarium can be built into the interior opening

Aquadesign in 200 liters

Such an aquarium is an ideal environment for creating a marine design. This style is the most difficult to create with your own hands, since it requires the use of special equipment to maintain the level of acidity, salt and other indicators of the water condition. Important detail marine aquarium - live aquarium stones and plants that prepare water for the launch of underwater inhabitants, provide it with special minerals and trace elements. It is recommended to lay them directly on the bottom of the aquarium, and not on the sand. As a decor, you can use real sea corals, fully reproduce the imitation of the ocean floor. Important nuance- make a phased settlement of living inhabitants: first, fish, several subspecies in 3-4 days, and after 2 weeks, you can populate the aquarium with sea corals.

You can put a piece of wood in the aquarium

You can decorate the aquarium with stones

Attention! When designing an aquarium, remember that it needs to be looked after.

Creating a unique underwater world with your own hands is only the first stage of a long work. Like any living organisms, algae and fish need regular care:

• trim overgrown algae and plants;
• clean glass;
• vacuum the soil.

If these works are done in a timely manner, harmful nitrates will accumulate in the water and soil, which adversely affect all living inhabitants of the aquatic world. Optimal when cleaning the aquarium will be the use of chemicals, and the solution warm water and 5% vinegar.

Video: Aquarium decoration

50 photos of aquarium design ideas:

Simple things relieve stress, and water is one of them. Ordinary natural phenomena favorably affect a person, they can serve reliable support in a difficult life. Few can afford to live near the ocean or in an apartment overlooking a fountain. And therefore, the best option for a person of the twenty-first century is his own aquarium at home. Modern aquarium in the interior of the apartment - 35 photos design ideas. Aquariums will serve as a great addition to the interior of the home. A minute of watching the fish can improve your mood, small inhabitants of aquariums do not require special care.

Aquarium in the interior of the apartment - choose a place

If the decision is made, first of all, you need to take care of exactly where in the apartment you can place the aquarium. In addition to your wishes, you should consider technical advice. This should be a place where direct sunlight does not fall (otherwise the vegetation will bloom so much that it will remain to observe only green dregs), and the aquarium in interior design will lose its appearance. In this case, it is necessary to fence the fish from sources of constant noise: windows, doors, household and electronic appliances, radios.

After the place has been chosen, you can designate for yourself the size of the aquarium. The price directly depends on the volume, glass thickness and dimensions of the aquarium, its shape. But for beginner aquarists, as a rule, rectangular aquariums with a volume of 60 to 200 liters are recommended. Regarding the material taken as the basis of the aquarium, you need to talk with consultants of pet stores. Aquarium in the interior of the apartment photo:

What material is suitable for an aquarium

The best option is silicate glass, it is completely transparent and does not distort images. However, in its strength, this glass will be inferior to others. There are aquariums acrylic glass, plexiglass, these options are also acceptable, the only question is which criterion will be decisive - strength or transparency. Aquarium selected and successfully delivered to the house.

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Additional equipment for the aquarium

Finally, you should take care of additional devices: heaters, filters, lamps, feeders, nets, pumps. Necessary equipment is provided at the same time as the purchase of the aquarium itself, there can be no problems here. The aquarium after purchase should be washed, at the same time check for defects and cracks. After installing additional devices, you can start decorating. Modern aquarium in the interior of the apartment photo:

The interior arrangement is done before the aquarium is filled with water. You can plant algae and lay out along the bottom river sand or soil, which can also be purchased at any pet store. From above, you can put decorative pebbles, shells, driftwood, caves. Ready.
You can launch your own new waterfowl friends into the water, but you should not rush into this.

In order not to harm the fish, the container or bag of water in which they were brought should be lowered into the water of the aquarium for several minutes. As with aquarium shapes, beginners should not go for the exotic. Perfect option- guppy fish, unpretentious bright fish. You don't have to spend more than 10 minutes a day feeding. Simple things can fill the day with simple, positive emotions and good mood. Don't waste your opportunity! Put large aquariums in the interior, you can different rooms set small and rejoice beautiful view transformed room.

Aquarium - interior decoration

I would like to talk about the role of aquariums in modern interior apartments, houses and even offices. In our time, when life outside the window is rapidly rushing somewhere, more and more often you want to create a cozy corner of peace and tranquility at home. And such a corner, to the full, can become an aquarium. After all, it is not for nothing that the presence of an aquarium in the house is one of the most effective method get rid of daily stress, relieve fatigue and tension. And how much interesting ideas you can embody when creating a water world! Moreover, in our time there are no restrictions in their size and shape. Beautiful aquarium in the interior of the apartment photo:

So, you have decided to install an aquarium in the interior of the apartment. First of all, you need to think about where to place it. Best Option there will be a place remote from the windows, because when exposed to direct sunlight, the water can bloom, and accordingly this will lead to contamination of the glass, soil and decor. One more point: the aquarium should not be located near music centers, home theaters and other similar places in the house. Aquatic inhabitants do not tolerate noise well and will be forever in a nervous state.

A separate item is the design of the underwater world. Each aquarium in interior design is individual. The variety of inhabitants, plants, soil and decor is simply amazing. It all depends on what you want to get in the end result: a simple option with artificial plants and a couple of snags; planted with a variety of plants, the so-called vegetable garden or a real underwater world with grottoes and reefs. But it should be remembered that not all types of aquarium animals get along with each other. So, first of all, think about the compatibility of future inhabitants of the water kingdom, you can place a corner aquarium in the interior.

Properly selected lighting, as well as a variety of sound effects that enhance the impression of complete isolation from the real world, can serve as a kind of touch that emphasizes the mystery and beauty of the aquarium in the interior of the apartment.

If you understand that you cannot cope with the creation of your own underwater world on your own, but you really want to have it in the interior of your home, then do not despair. After all, you can always turn to a professional for advice. Nowadays, there are a large number of agencies and firms involved in aqua design and ready to help you solve this problem. Therefore, it all depends on your desire, you can install large aquariums in the interior or a corner aquarium in the interior will look better. After all, how pleasant it is to contemplate at home an incomparable, living world that will emphasize the unique atmosphere of home comfort and coziness. Beautiful aquarium in the interior of the apartment photo:

Naturally, your own, how else, you say. And you'll be wrong.

Today you can order a design from firms that now specialize in this.

But, firstly, this service is very expensive, and secondly, additional equipment will be required for the successful implementation of the idea.

In particular, CO2 systems, specialized lighting for plants, nutrient soil, stones, driftwood and, finally, the plants themselves.

Note that the latter are sometimes much more expensive than fish.

It's good to look at the most incredible aquascapes that the pros have worked on in the photo, and dream of something like this in your aquarium. When you look at a painting by a great artist, don't you say that you can draw just as well now? At least you don't even have paints, brushes, canvas and easel. The same thing happens with aquarium design. Not so simple. Here you need a creative approach, artistic taste and knowledge of some rules of aquascaping.

It is best to try to repeat the design of your aquarium using already ready idea. No one will accuse you of plagiarism. Let's try to decide what materials (decorative or natural) we need to make our dreams come true.

• Natural soil (substrate) with a fraction of 3 mm;
• Nutrient substrate under the soil for successful plant growth;
• Properly prepared driftwood, how to do it;
• natural stones;
• Aquarium lid with professional lighting for plants, or a branded lamp with the spectrum of lamps that is necessary for the successful growth of plants;
• Systems for supplying CO2 to the aquarium;
• Powerful filtering equipment internal or external;
• Heater;
• Thermometer;
• Black film for background.

Let's decide which design touched our soul the most.

Marine aquarium in the apartment

Aquarium sea - the most difficult and expensive option. Its inhabitants are sea fish. They are not bred, but caught in the seas. The water in such an aquarium, of course, is sea, and the stones and corals are not just natural, but alive. The design of a marine aquarium requires special light with a predominance of the blue spectrum and equipment for the life support of marine inhabitants. Aquascapers claim that a marine aquarium with equipment costs 2 times more than a freshwater one.

Do you want pseudo-sea?

Aquarium pseudo-sea. This option is more affordable for arranging in an apartment. It only imitates the seabed. The water in it is ordinary, ours is from the tap, and the fish are freshwater. Most often, a pseudo-marine aquarium is inhabited by American or African cichlids. Artificial corals are used as decorations. Plants, as a rule, are absent here, since cichlids are not indifferent to them. If they don’t gnaw, they will definitely dig it out. Just be prepared for the fact that they spoil the plants. And there, how lucky. Maybe some plants will survive.

plant aquarium

plant aquarium herbalist (not overclocked) is most often found among amateurs. It is characterized by the absence of a system for supplying CO2 to the aquarium, the absence of powerful light (0.5 watts / 1 liter is enough for most plants in it). Liquid fertilizers are not added to the water, they are needed only under the roots of plants. It is possible to use enriched soil for aquarium plants.

Note that the most unpretentious plants grow here: hornwort, elodea, vallisneria, cryptocarinae, anubius, Thai fern and some others. Light-loving plants, including ground cover plants, will not grow in such a herbalist. They need more exalted conditions: bright light, phyto-lamps, CO2, macro and micro fertilizers.

dutch aquarium

To create an underwater garden (overclocked herbalist), you need soil from ADA or Dennerle, specialized lighting, adding CO2 to the water and professional fertilizers developed by manufacturers specifically for aquarium flora. Here you can already talk about aquarium design seriously! If you are able to purchase all these components, then you can organize Dutch herbalist.

nature aquarium

Perhaps the most popular option to date. The idea of ​​creating such an underwater design belongs to the famous Japanese Takashi Amano (photographer and aquascaper). He became the author of a completely new direction in the design of freshwater aquariums.

natural aquariums Amano are definitely masterpieces, they are unique and unparalleled. Anyone who once encountered the incredible beauty of a natural aquarium will remember with a smile how he almost coveted artificial grottoes and plastic plants in a pet store. "No" - to everything artificial and unnatural! "Yes" - to a natural aquarium!

This is an example of my planted aquariums. There are no shells, corals and other nonsense from ceramics in them. Live plants and driftwood.

If you can't afford a CO2 unit, try doing without it. In this case, we do not need powerful light and daily fertilization. But under the roots of fertilizer - are required. In what form to provide them with plants, you decide. These can be pre-mixed enriched primers from ADA, JBL, Dennerle or Aquael. You will get a stable system and will not know any problems for about a year. After that, the soil will become poorer, the microelements in it will run out, they will have to be added or the soil replaced with a new one.

Story aquariums

And let's leave plot aquariums with sunken ships, broken amformai and painted soil to the children. Although, even kids are better off instilling initially good taste from early childhood. What do you think?

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Aquariums for owners of waterfowl are a place of residence, an interior item. Every aquarist strives to create a unique tank for fish. Therefore, aquaristism includes both keeping and breeding fish, and decorating their habitat. Aquarium design is to decorate the container with vegetation, stones, figurines, driftwood and others. Everyone can make everything for an aquarium with their own hands, because there are many options for decorating an aquarium.

Aquariums distinguishes several types of aquarium design. But everyone is able to supplement and improve aqua design. Below are the main styles decorative design aquariums.

Dutch

This style first appeared in the middle of the last century and is still popular among aquascapers. A feature of the Dutch style is the more the better, or the complete filling of free space. This is especially true for the bottom. Do not leave empty areas at the bottom. A large amount of vegetation is planted different levels, the contrast of red and green colors is especially welcome. In the middle, a snag or a structure made of large stones focuses on itself.

Pseudomorskaya

Creating a pseudo-marine style does not require large investments. It requires standard soil and undemanding plants. The backlight is preferably blue. For additional resemblance to the sea, shells, artificial shells, corals are used for the soil.

Natural

When using natural style, it is important to create an interconnected and holistic composition of nature. In the natural style, several completed variations are distinguished:

• Rock garden. The main part of the scenery is stones. Sometimes a secret meaning is hidden in stone figures.
• Iwagumi. Stones and Japanese dwarf trees are used, complemented by figures of houses, ships, and boats.
• Rebok. The emphasis is on snags and large stones.
• Wabi-kusa. A distinctive feature of this option is the presence of a moss bump above the surface of the water. The plant that is used as a tussock is called wabi-kusa, hence the name.

collection

The Dutch style is inaccessible to many, especially to beginners. Therefore, a simplified Dutch - collector style was created. The essence of this style is to plant small-leaved fast-growing plants and wait until they grow and occupy the entire soil. For a collector style, you will need a volume of 100-200 liters. V small space effect will not be achieved.

In an unformed herbal leading role plants play, attention is paid to them. Plants in it grow naturally, without human influence and look natural.

Forced Herbalist

Forced herbalism also focuses on vegetation. Residents are in second place. In such a herbalist, a certain level of gases, fertilizers is maintained to create lush vegetation.

plot

This style consists in decorating the container in the theme of a certain plot. It can be the plot of a book, movie, story. The plot style is done through thematic figures, creating colors, forms.

Vanguard

Avant-garde style is non-standard. Fits well in unusual and bright rooms. Most often artificial plants, unusual light, brightly colored soil are used.

biotope

Biotope style is to copy the structure of any natural reservoir. This is the use of the same stones, the settlement of the same plants in an aquarium or local fish.

General instructions for setting up an aquarium

When designing an aquarium with your own hands, there are certain fundamental principles. The main one is that when decorating an aquarium, underwater pets move to a separate tank. This will help avoid injury, damage and stress to the fish. It is better to move the water along with the fish so that their body does not experience additional stress due to a sudden change in water. After decorating, pour water into the aquarium.

The second rule is the mandatory disinfection of all new items that will decorate the aquarium. Even items that cannot be replaced are processed after a while.

Stages of decoration

Creating an aquarium design takes place in several stages and affects all areas.

Background

To decorate the aquarium, films or mock-ups made by yourself are used as a background. The right choice of background visually enlarges the space and creates the integrity of the underwater design.

Priming

For beginner aquarists, it is recommended to buy ready-made soil mixtures. At self-manufacturing soil, it is difficult to take into account all the criteria, for example, particle size, color of the soil, what origin of the soil. But when deciding to choose the soil yourself, consider the type of fish, the general background of the aquarium.

stones

In pet stores for decorating an aquarium with stones, safe dummies of stones of different colors and shapes are sold. But they still can not be compared with natural pebbles. But when choosing natural stone pay attention to its composition. It should not contain limestone. Quartz, granite, basalt are well suited for creating an underwater rock garden.

Vegetation

Decorating aquariums with plants is an important part of aquascaping. They serve as shelter and food for fish, they also release oxygen. Vegetation is selected completely safe for fish. The appearance of algae on the plants in the aquarium should be avoided - this is harmful to the health of the fish.

Backlight

Aquarium lighting is a pet need. But the backlight is easy to adjust to a certain internal design. Equipment for lighting is produced in various shapes, colors, and fixtures.

Filling order

When decorating, there are several stages that are mandatory for everyone who decides to do aquascaping.

• Choose a design style or develop your own design.
• Buy selected items from the pet store.
• Process stones and wooden parts if you choose them in nature.
• Process purchased items.
• Fill up the soil.
• Arrange the pieces of decor.
• Fix the equipment.
• Plant plants if needed.
• Fill with water.
• Add underwater inhabitants.

If you use sea corals for aquarium design, then they are placed in the aquarium only after all the inhabitants have settled.

We develop an action plan

Design planning begins with the purchase of an aquarium. Then a style is chosen. To create a composition in the aquarium, a center-accent is assigned. For this, a hill of stones, an artificial house, a figure, a snag are suitable. Now it moves from the center to the edges, equipping them with decorative elements and planting plants. Hollows or hills will look beautiful.

Fashion in aquarium design

Aquascaping includes all the inventions and fantasies of aquarists, but there are also well-established, classic design solutions and fashion trends. Japanese and Dutch landscapes are fashionable now.

Aquascaping Ideas

• An aquarium with large objects and large inhabitants.
• Minimalistic style.
• With corals.
• Use of fluorescent details.
• Make a hole in the wall.

A small freshwater aquarium of 50 liters will be a good preparation before acquiring larger tanks. It is easy to take care of such a volume, it is easier to provide the necessary conditions and carry out aeration and filtration systems. In such a space, slow-growing plants take root well, but it is not recommended to plant fast-growing ones, they need frequent pruning of overgrown parts. In a space of 50 liters, not all types of fish can get along, only small and medium in size. For example, swordsmen, guppies, zebrafish, molinesia. More large species there will not be enough space.

100 liters - the most comfortable displacement for creativity and peaceful living of fish different sizes. In a 100 liter home aquarium, it is possible to create a planted garden with many accents or arrange a minimalistic pet habitat. Both small and fairly large fish get along. For example, goldfish, discus, gourami, angelfish.

In a 200-liter container, the marine design looks good. It is possible to use large elements - large stone blocks, snags and long branches, plants with big leaves. But such a design is difficult to create with your own hands without special knowledge and equipment. Usually inhabited by large inhabitants of sea or ocean waters. For example, predatory fish will feel good.

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