Everyone who has ever touched the breeding of fish knows that the list of pleasant troubles of the breeder includes not only care for the living part of the underwater world, but also the creation of comfortable living conditions for this component. In this case, we are talking about the scenery for the aquarium.
It should be noted that ennobling the future habitat of fish is not an easy task, but very pleasant. Bring the children to the process - they will definitely like it! After all, what could be more interesting than the work on creating a small world from scratch.
How to make scenery for an aquarium?
Like any other creative process, the creation of aquarium decorations must begin with a sketch. And even better - from a plan based on the addictions and vital needs of the future inhabitants of your home underwater world. For example, some fish badly need reliable shelters, some in special plants that are part of their diet, some in a special soil suitable for digging.
Have studied their fish - proceed to think through the design. It is worth highlighting the main elements by which you must operate:
- As the theater begins with a hanger, so the aquarium begins with the background. It is from the "backdrop" that the overall mood of the entire composition depends, and its main color filling, and the overall concept of the scenery.
- Mastered the vertical surface - start working with the horizontal. It's time to choose the right primer. The presented modern assortment will allow you to create both sea and river bottom. You can choose both color, and texture, and material.
- When the base is ready, it can be filled with large elements. A good option will be natural snags. They are able not only to create an interesting game of visual perspective, but also serve as a reliable shelter for particularly shy fish.
- Barkers do not fit into your concept - choose artificial objects. An interesting detail of the scenery for an aquarium can be a ship, a castle, a cave, etc.
- Decorations for a marine aquarium can not be imagined without corals. To help you artificial: they serve for a long time - they look authentic.
- Do not forget about the stones! Chosen in view of shape, size and color, they are able to add an interesting shape to your aquarium and confidence to your fish.
- Well, the last item on the list (but not the last one in life!) Is plants . As for the living, they are wholly and completely dependent on the alleged inhabitants of the water world. However, in your power to supplement the green plantations with their artificial counterparts to your taste. Thus, and not losing fish, and the visual effect is not spoiled. Here we must additionally note that when breeding some fish (for example, American and African cichlids), the presence of artificial flora in the aquarium is a prerequisite. The reason is that this family is able to eat any plants that live on their territory. As a consequence, the aquarium can remain absolutely devoid of natural green spaces.
Thus, decorating aquariums is a game. A game in which there is only one rule: do no harm to underwater inhabitants! In everything else - this is pure creativity, able to relax, entertain and make friends with children. Look for ideas together on the Internet, like specialized stores. Try to approach the design, as a colorful puzzle, and collect the picture in pieces. You will be surprised how exciting and intriguing this process can be.
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