Freshwater aquariums are designed to contain fish and plants that live in unsalted water. This type of pond is common because of less expensive equipment, easy maintenance and not particularly capricious to the conditions of the habitat of pets.
To give a home aesthetic look, you need to correctly design the interior design of a freshwater aquarium.
Types of freshwater aquarium design
Among these aquariums are the most common:
- Dutch. They focus on lush vegetation, the design is complemented by driftwood, stones. Fishes serve to revitalize the composition. The Dutch aquarium is a very beautiful sight;
- Pseudomorphic. This kind of water body imitates the seabed with sand, artificial corals, reefs, shells. It is populated with bright fish;
- Biotopes. Reproduce areas of the underwater landscape of certain streams, rivers, rocky lakes. Fish are selected corresponding to the selected area.
Starting the aquarium
After choosing the design of the reservoir and its future residents, you need to properly launch a freshwater aquarium and equip it with the necessary equipment. Recommendations for a successful start.
- The vessel is installed, the ground is filled and objects of the landscape are laid out.
- Water is poured in, plants are planted in a day.
- After five to seven days (the water becomes turbid during this time and then is cleaned and becomes transparent), one can plant snails and connect the aeration system.
- A week later, a filtration system is installed, thermoregulation and fish are started, you need to turn on the lighting .
- It is important to know that in a large freshwater aquarium biological balance is maintained more easily than in a small vessel.
- Next, you need to feed the fish, once a week to carry out the substitution of water and a siphon of soil.
Home mini pond is an exciting activity and a beautiful decoration for the interior of the room in which it is installed.
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