Aquarium crafts. How to make an aquarium with your own hands

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Most of us love animals. Someone prefers a cat or a dog as a pet, someone loves the exotic and gets raccoons, chameleons or skunks. Some want the peace that comes with watching fish. That's just for the latter and information on how to make an aquarium with your own hands will be useful.

Glue plays the main role, because it is thanks to it that the fixation and further retention of the entire structure is carried out. There are many types of substances with which you can connect pieces of glass to each other. But with regard to glue for the aquarium, the following requirements are put forward:

non-toxicity;
high strength;
elasticity;
presentable appearance;
relatively fast setting;
ease of application;
long service life;
high degree of adhesion.

All these properties have silicone sealant. But when buying, you should pay attention to the fact that it is 100%, without impurities and not antibacterial, otherwise the animals will simply die. Three basic colors are available today: white, transparent, black. If you use the first one, then the aquarium will look like a certain incompleteness. The second is well suited for products up to 100 liters. Anything more is better to glue with black. Small designs with it look very cumbersome, but in large ones, on the contrary, it emphasizes the lines and gives elegance. The choice of those who have been building aquariums for some time often falls on the Dow Corning 911, KNAUF 881 or Kleiberit Suprasil 590E.

Usually, manufacturers themselves indicate that a particular type of sealant is intended for the manufacture of aquariums. But be sure to check the ingredients.

If you decide to build an aquarium yourself, then now is not the time to save. There are many options for tables and calculators that promise to give you the perfect result. But rarely where the need to install transverse or longitudinal struts is indicated. Before proceeding with the choice of glass thickness, you need to decide on the desired dimensions. If you are doing such an operation for the first time, then it is better not to take risks with non-standard shapes and bends. Next, we calculate the volume of our structure. To do this, multiply the length, width and height. Roughly speaking, the standards will be as follows:

up to 30 l - 4 mm;
up to 80 l - 5 mm;
up to 150 l - 6 mm;
up to 220 l - 8 mm.

Below is a table that summarizes the main points. It will allow you not to stock up, which will slightly reduce costs.

Do not use glass that has been lying in the basement, garage, on display or elsewhere for a long time. The fact is that in a certain sense this type of material also has its own service life. It interacts with the environment, resulting in the loss of sodium ions. They will be replaced by other particles that weaken the strength. You need to buy a new one and consider the following:

Ordinary silicate glass will do. Works great with him. silicone sealant, which forms a molecular bond, which allows it to withstand a pressure of 200 kg per 1 cm of the seam.
It is better if it is brand M1.
There should be no bulges or bumps.
Choose one with no bubbles. On the one hand, they will violate the aesthetics, and on the other hand, they will weaken the strength.
If the edges are already polished, then they should be perfectly even, because the sealant interacts better with such surfaces.

If you have never done glass cutting, then it is better to order it in the workshop. This is a very crucial moment, because the edges after cutting must be perfectly even, otherwise it will not be possible to glue them securely. Prepare two copies of the drawing. Give one to the glazier, leave the second to yourself, so that later there will be no questions in case of discrepancy.

Tools

After the main expenses are completed, you can start preparing necessary tool and you will need the following elements:

gun for silicone (also called a skeleton);
metal corners;
small clamps;
masking tape of small width;
stationery knife with a retractable blade;
small spatulas;
substrates to create a gap.

Metal corners and clamps can be replaced angle clamps. But if you do not use them in the future, then it makes no sense to spend money on their acquisition.

For assembly, it is better to choose a flat surface, it must be stable, and its size must also allow you to freely place all the constituent elements.

Depending on which configuration is chosen, the angles can be:

straight;
sharp;
stupid.

Before applying the sealant, it is very important to degrease the surface. To do this, you can use alcohol or acetone. The size of the seam is selected according to the load that will be applied to the glass:

The bottom can be installed in two ways:

the walls rest on it;
built around it.

In the first option, the overall frame is first assembled, after which it is turned upside down, degreased, sealant is applied and glass is laid. In the second option, gluing the walls will need to be done in conjunction with gluing the bottom.

In some cases, another glass can be used to reinforce the bottom edge. In this case, the two elements are glued over the entire area.

If the design implies the presence of stiffeners, then it is important to remember what requirements they must meet:

the size of the longitudinal should be equal to the length of the larger wall;
the width should be from 5 cm (for models up to 50 liters, 3 cm is enough);
glass of the same thickness must be used;
to give greater strength, stick it with an overlap, and not on inner part.

Complete drying of the sealant usually takes up to three days. At this time, it is better not to move the structure and not violate its integrity. If this is not observed, then the seams simply will not withstand the planned load.

Installation

After the aquarium has already survived the required period, it is not yet worth installing it in the planned place. Better test it. To do this, it is brought into the bathroom, placed on a flat surface (you can build stands and place it on the bathroom) and filled with water to the desired level. In this state, it is left for several days. If all is well, then the liquid is removed, and the structure is mounted on its pedestal.

From the aquarium you can make a partition between rooms. If it is located in a partition, it is necessary to take care of the presence of ventilation. Due to this, moisture that evaporates will be removed, which will eliminate the formation of fungus. An unpleasant odor will also be removed. It is better to close the surface above the aquarium with a vapor barrier - foil. If it is simply installed on a separate pedestal, then it is covered plastic lid with slots for air circulation.

In any of these cases, it is better to lay a layer of polyethylene foam under the aquarium. This will compensate for some of the irregularities, which will prevent the risk of chipping.

Interior arrangement

The arrangement of internal elements is by and large an expression inner peace host, but there are some rules to consider:

It is better not to lay sand on the bottom. It quickly collects sludge, which will lead to the need for frequent cleaning. It is better to use pebbles of small and medium caliber. Only a large one will not work, because the plants will not be able to catch on with the roots.
Algae are selected for future inhabitants. They are an important part of the microflora, because to some extent they provide water purification, as well as its saturation with oxygen.
Additional decorative elements and snags will not easily serve to improve the interior. For some types of fish that like to spend time in solitude, they are a must.
Be sure to install a pump and filter. They will ensure the flow of water, as well as the removal of accumulated harmful substances which could lead to the death of the inhabitants.
An aerator will be an integral attribute. It ensures the supply of sufficient oxygen.
In order to have enough light, special lamps for aquariums are mounted, which are capable of emitting ultraviolet light.

Used for aquarium pure water. It should not be boiled or mineral. You need to give her a good rest. The fish can be launched two weeks after everything has been mounted and installed.

The whole process of caring for the aquarium and its inhabitants is as follows:

Checking the performance of all pumps and filters.
Clean filters when dirty.
Wall cleaning can be carried out using two brushes in which magnets are built-in. They are simply installed on opposite sides of the glass and move in parallel.
In order to determine whether it is necessary to clean the bottom, you need to move the stick along the ground. If air bubbles rise, then there is a need to take action. For this, special dirt scoops are used. You can make it yourself. You will need a plastic bottle, silicone hose and two syringes. From one syringe we make a sleeve, cutting off all unnecessary parts. In the second, we cut off the stops for the fingers, and cut a hole of 5 mm at the place where the needle is connected. We connect them together so that the sleeve is at the bottom. We connect the bottle and syringes with a hose. The process boils down to the fact that the syringes are immersed in the ground, and with the help of a bottle pressure is created that raises all the sludge. Next up is the pump and filter. In some cases, a complete water change may be required. During this period, you will have to take care of temporary housing for the fish.

As you can see, if you reasonably approach the issue and do not spare money for basic materials, then the aquarium can be assembled at home with the most positive result. Now you can try to make semi-circular or cone-shaped aquariums.

Video

About the methods of gluing aquarium glasses in the following video:

As a rule, aquarists are very enthusiastic people who are ready to do anything for their silent pets, including creating an exclusive decoration water house. Decorating an aquarium is a creative process that entirely depends on the aesthetic taste of its owner, and each person feels special pride if the unique decorations are made by hand.

Wanting to decorate your aquarium, creating a unique environment in it, the aquarist can use individual elements and parts sold in stores, as well as natural objects and materials. Decorations can be both the most simple and complex. For example, it can be models of ancient buildings of ancient times or knight's castles, the simplest hill of neatly stacked stones or a bizarre cave with several entrances. Everything depends on the person himself. Of course, certain decorations must necessarily correspond to the nature and habits of the aquarium inhabitants.

DIY background

Coconut as an aquarium decorative element

Wooden decorative elements

A rock

Ceramic products as decorations

Some general decorating rules

No matter how much you want to decorate your aquarium with a variety of crafts, do not clutter too much inner space. It must be remembered that its inhabitants need more space for swimming.

It is recommended to place home-made decorations in the background or on the sides, since the basis of any aquarium is still its inhabitants, and not crafts. In addition, such placement will help to hide from the eyes technical devices to ensure the life of the fish (filter, aerator, thermometer). In the central part of the aquarium composition, it is desirable to leave only low decorative elements.

In pet stores, you can easily buy almost everything you need to decorate a fish house. But only well-made decorations can serve as an object of pride for any aquarist and give the interior space a unique look and beauty.

How to make aquarium decorations?

If you want to create a unique aquascape within the walls of your home aquarium, you need to create your own aquarium decorations. For crafts, you can use both special materials from the store, and improvised, but safe and pre-processed. Homemade decor can be made from natural or artificial raw materials, it can be simple or complex blanks. Simple decorations include simple grottoes, caves or wooden decks. Complex ones include sunken ships, chests, underwater cities, bizarre underwater reefs.

How to set the background with your own hands

A background composition made in the form of an imitation of a rocky bottom, a coral reef or thickets of dense plants can recreate a colorful perspective on the walls of the aquarium. Proper lighting and decoration of the back wall of the aquarium will attract the attention of not indifferent admirers of marine aesthetics. Of course, it's all a matter of taste, because some prefer a completely dark background, while others want to see something exciting.

The second option is more appropriate, because it provides an opportunity to dream up. On the back wall of the tank, you can apply beautiful patterns on the theme of the ocean, which will help with a special self-adhesive film with a print. Important aspect– well attach the material to the glass. To do this, degrease the glass surface with a special solution, then moisten the glass with water from a spray bottle, and carefully stick the sticker. Then, with a plastic card, align the pattern, removing air bubbles under the coating.

You can make a background using foam. The material is absolutely harmless and easy to use. It is necessary to burn one side of the part until small bubbles appear. When it cools, it is necessary to apply a thin layer of cement to the surface of the abrasive. The result is a gray relief, like an underwater rock reef. It is attached with the decorated side to the back wall of the aquarium with adhesive tape. Looks beautiful and natural.

See how to make a backdrop for an aquarium.

Decorations from coconut

Decorations from wooden snags

stone statues

Clay and ceramic products

Decorations, crafts for the aquarium with their own hands

Psychologists say that the aquarium allows a person to relax and get rid of stress. And if the design of your aquarium is also close to the natural sea or river bottom (this means that it does not contain artificial ships, skulls, chipped vases, colored gravel), then such a piece of nature helps to relax even more.

To make yourself such a corner of nature, you do not need a lot of expenses. Everything that can be used to decorate an aquarium is at our fingertips. Yes, and the process of creating decorations for the aquarium is quite exciting. Today, natural and natural decoration of aquariums is very fashionable. You can buy such jewelry in the store, but why spend money when you can make it yourself?

Grotto

Snag

Volumetric background

Aquariums are a whole universe for such small living creatures of the water element as fish, skates, crustaceans, snails, snakes ... Their number is pleasantly shocking in any artificial reservoir. Crafts for an aquarium with their own hands are a creative exclusive process, depending on the talent of the owner. Aquarists take great pride in the wonderful creations they have created. These masterpieces are beautiful and at the same time convenient for aquatic inhabitants living in aquariums. How many varieties can be embodied in the manufacture of a magnificent brainchild!

Creating a background

You can create a mythical fairy tale from any beautiful moment of life. Someone remembers a vacation in the mountains and uses rock sculpture in the manufacture of scenery. Someone cannot forget scuba diving to the bottom of the Black Sea with numerous outlandish bottom algae. Decorations in the aquarium can be created using a black tint. Thanks to this color, space is visualized. At the same time, a colorfully laid out mosaic of stones with colored illumination gives the magnificence of the beauty of the water kingdom.

Background decorations for aquariums can be created by painting the surface and applying decorative patterns. You can use a self-adhesive film pasted on a sheet of plywood. A pattern created by artists is applied to it. It must be tightly attached to the back wall of an artificial reservoir. The glass surface is wiped with glass cleaners and degreased. Otherwise, the film may fall off and scare the aquarium inhabitants. The surface is moistened with settled water, evenly applying a plywood sheet. Air is squeezed out of the film by uniform strokes or punctures of the surface. The plywood is secured with tape.

When creating decorations for an aquarium, you can use a foam sheet. It will serve as a screen, which can be replaced with another decor at any time. A rock, a castle, a waterfall is cut out of the material ... The front side is burned with fire until small bubbles appear. Alabaster, gypsum or cement is applied to the hot side. After complete drying, the surface is painted over with gray or gold paint. Attach art piece front side to the aquarium. Decoration for the aquarium will serve as a wonderful backdrop for its inhabitants.

The splendor of the waterfall

The aquarium decoration of the splendor of the waterfall is being created mythical fall of a seething stream of water. The powerful effect is achieved by the skillful design of the falling sand jet. This action is due to air compressor, which creates a vacuum. With the help of injection, the sand rises up through the tubes, and then smoothly descends, creating a wonderful illusion. With bated breath, with eyes admiring with delight, those who observe the life of the water element will appreciate the beauty of the picture. Decorations for an aquarium in the form of a wonderful waterfall can be created by yourself using a compressor. You will need:

A support whose height will serve as the size.
Transparent tape.
Hose with a diameter of up to 15 millimeters.
Plastic bottle of mineral water.
Silicone adhesive.
Purchased hoses from droppers.
Decorative stones.

The decoration of the aquarium is created using a support. For the necessary stability, it is necessary to attach a rectangular base. Several decorative pebbles are glued onto it, which create the necessary weight and additional stability. A hose is attached to it so that the edge of the top is 1 centimeter above the water. A hole is cut at the bottom of the hose for the sand storage bowl. This container is made from plastic bottle. The top of the neck is cut off, which is cut along, in the form of a scoop. The bowl is inserted into the hose and tightly fixed with transparent tape. All joints are sealed with silicone adhesive. Decoration for the aquarium does not tolerate depressurization of the seams. Otherwise, the injection will not work. Tubes from droppers are attached to the lower edge of the hose. Air is supplied through this device. A hole is cut in the lower part through which all the sand will pour out. The design can be decorated with small pebbles, gypsum, cement. From it you can create a beautiful bewitching castle or a mysterious cave. The decoration of the aquarium will be a great addition to its aquatic inhabitants.

Exclusive water architectures

Small-form architecture can be replaced with knots and tree roots found in the forest. True connoisseurs of exclusive jewelry carve various caves, ships, burrows, as well as various inhabitants of the water kingdom from wood. Decorations for an aquarium in the form natural trees look great. Viewers are presented with a panorama of the fabulous world of the dragon, among scattered colored treasures near a wooden chest and a sunken ship. Such shelters will become a favorite place for domestic inhabitants.

In the manufacture of crafts, the material is soaked in salt water for 30 minutes. Then the future workpiece must be boiled and cleaned of bark. On the side, you need to cut a hole that will serve as an entrance. The edges are burned on fire and cleaned of exfoliated particles. Then the decoration of the aquarium should lie for 7 days in boiled water. Only after all the procedures, the tree is laid out on the bottom of the aquarium, fixed with silicone glue or decorative pebbles. It is forbidden to use rotting wood. Particles of such material will fall into the aquarium water and adversely affect the health of the inhabitants. Oak is not recommended. Its substances emit organic acids that are harmful to fish. Due to the resin content, aquarium decorations should not be made from coniferous trees.

stone treasury

Treasures of sunken ships are made by skillful craftsmen from ordinary small pebbles. Flat stones of small size and regular rounded shape are especially loved and in demand. The production of scenery for aquariums is made according to the plan and imagination of the master. Bonding of stones is created with special silicone according to the artist's drawings. It can be a stone fortress or sheer cliffs, a stone bridge or a mysterious cave.

Decoration for an aquarium in the form of small pebbles goes well with sand waterfall and wooden crafts. A natural stone easy to use and has global possibilities for creating unusual figures. You can use smooth pebbles, which are well attached with silicone glue. It is forbidden to make decorations for aquariums from alkaline materials. They change chemical composition water, creating conditions unsuitable for existence. In such a situation, aquatic inhabitants may die. To test the stones for alkalinity, drop apple cider vinegar on their surface. When sizzling bubbles appear, it is forbidden to use such pebbles, since an alkaline reaction has occurred. Such material contains lime molecules and is unsuitable for use. With a neutral reaction, the pebbles are placed on the bottom of the aquarium or glued with glue.

Decoration for an aquarium in the form of pebbles goes well with shells and corals. Such material is loved by African cichlids living in similar natural conditions. For other types of marine life, it is better to use types of stones:

granite;
pebbles;
quartzite;
amber;
marble;
slate;
porphyry;
gneiss;
mineral stones.

Do not use decorations for aquariums with sharply pointed edges, as fish may be injured. Figures made of stones are indispensable in the design of home and office aquariums. They fill the interior space well, creating a fairy tale world.

Decorations for aquariums are especially appreciated when they are created by hand. All the charm of the water element can be shown in all its glory with the diligence and talent of the master. Only with his imagination and skill can the mysterious water crafts be brought to life and reproduced. They will attract, delight numerous spectators with fabulous fantasies made of wood, stone, polystyrene, beads, ornamental plants, sand. The world inside the aquarium will seem real, mysterious and attracting the eyes of others to it.

Most simple crafts from improvised means will help beat your aquarium. By making decorations with your own hands, you will save money and be able to decorate the water space of your pets in the perfect way for you.

How to make pipe decorations for an aquarium?

Homemade foam rubber aquarium decorations

Here's another one creative idea for decorations. Intricate shapes can be crafted using foam rubber. So, you will need foam rubber, a brush, mounting foam, scissors, toothpicks, tile adhesive, silicone and acrylic paint for outdoor work. From foam rubber, you can easily make not only a “pile of stones”, but also various grottoes for fish.

Cut off a single piece of foam that fits the back of your aquarium. Next, you must turn on the fantasy and create such a grotto as you want it to be.
When the frame is ready, its elements need to be fixed. Use mounting foam and a pistol.
When the workpiece has dried, dilute the tile adhesive to a state of thick sour cream. With gentle movements of the brush, apply the mixture on the frame in 3-4 layers, while giving each of them time to dry.
The final step - take a sponge, dip it in acrylic compound and put on decorations. This will give the design a more attractive look. Since the foam rubber is very light, it is necessary to fix it on a rigid base. It could be a piece of glass.

Put the decorations in water for 3 days to “soak”, then you can move it directly to the aquarium with the fish.

Do-it-yourself grotto for an aquarium: some interesting and simple ideas

Anyone, even a novice aquarist, is aware of how important scenery is for an aquarium. They not only make it more aesthetic and harmonious, but are also actively used by the inhabitants for games and recreation. In specialized stores of such equipment - mountains. However, they do not always correspond to the design idea, they are quite expensive, and sometimes they also inspire doubts about their safety: the dominance of Chinese crafts cannot guarantee the non-toxicity of materials and processing sufficient to prevent pets from getting hurt. Therefore, literate people prefer to make a grotto for an aquarium with their own hands. In this case, it will fit exactly into the underwater landscape and will be absolutely safe for fish.

A few words about decorations

"Hastily"

In some cases, a do-it-yourself grotto for an aquarium is needed immediately: for example, you were given newcomers, and the “pool” turned out to be cramped for them. In anticipation of improving their living conditions, the fish can kill each other. The “fast food” house can save the situation.

Is taken Glass bottle right size(for example, from under ketchup), washed, boiled and dried. Dry aquarium sand is scattered on a newspaper, the container is coated with silicone and rolled in the ground. An hour later, when the silicone grabs firmly enough, the pebbles and pebbles that you like are glued to the adhering sand. They add aesthetics and give the bottle stability. A similar do-it-yourself grotto for an aquarium must dry overnight so that the silicone gains final strength. The next morning it can be placed in a reservoir to the brawlers.

All-stone shelter

How to make a pebble aquarium grotto

Wooden tower

How to make a house in an aquarium from a coconut shell

Many aquarists are offered ideas for decorating fish housing using various compositions. This topic is constantly open as the space for the imagination is constantly expanding. The aquarium landscape can be diversified with natural materials and plants. And what about coconut?

A coconut in an aquarium is an extremely useful and necessary item that will delight your fish. We can assume that the house for living creatures is ready, you just need to spend a small amount of money and physical effort. The coconut shell does not rot in water, is easy to work with and does not contain harmful impurities. It can be used to make useful crafts with your own hands.

Coconuts are negatively buoyant beautiful view, so the fish and crustaceans will be happy. As a personal shelter, coconuts for aquariums will be accepted by such aquatic inhabitants:

Small cichlids (Apistograms, Etropluses, Liliupi-lamprologuses, Tropheus, Ramiresi, Nanochromis, Palvikachromis and others);
Catfish Loricarida;
Crayfish and shrimp;
Botsii;
Plecostomus, Panaki and Ancistrus.

Coconut shell decorations

How to properly prepare coconuts for finishing

How to make coconut houses

Coconut "boat"

Preparing the Coconut for the Aquarium

Before putting the sawn coconuts for the aquarium, it should be soaked for several days in water (changing the water every 12 hours), after cleaning the inside of the remnants of the pulp with a hard kitchen sponge or steel wool. After a few more days in the water, it cleans itself perfectly. If you leave the nut in water or boil it in water for 10 minutes, it will no longer color the aquarium water, and the material itself will not harm the fish.

There is an opinion that after placing a coconut in an aquarium, the well-being of the fish worsens. This may be due to the chemicals that the product was treated with before serving on the counter. But during boiling, some of the microbes and toxins are destroyed, so there are already prerequisites for trust. In addition, few people came across such low-quality coconuts - merchandisers are well versed in products.

After all the procedures, coconuts can be cooled by carefully lowering them to the bottom of the aquarium. You can make a house covered with Javanese moss - it will look organic and attractive. But keep in mind that a large fish can get stuck in a coconut, so be guided by the size of the aquarium creatures.

Coconuts for an aquarium are an excellent decoration that creates the presence of a tropical pond in the room. A small underwater world will delight both the inhabitants of the aquarium and everyone who loves to contemplate it.

Aquarium: do-it-yourself design (photo)

Today is easy to implement design solutions interior and exterior design of turnkey aquariums. Modern studios offer the most unusual variations of the artistic design of hidden depths. However, if you wish, you can create your own author's project, making a truly unique aquarium. The design, carried out with your own hands, will make it possible to realize any idea, making the created underwater world the main element of the interior of the room.

Aquadesign

Aquarium - interior element

Thanks to their unusual beauty, modern aquariums can become a real gem of any interior. The variety of styles and shapes is simply amazing. Aquariums can be suspended, floor, built-in. Diorama aquariums create a stunning effect in the room, their shape seems to contribute to immersion in the breathtaking water world. Personally designed version improves well-being and uplifts the mood. Today, even a dry aquarium is not uncommon. Design, made by hand, allows you to give yourself an unusual creative concept of the seascape. Many solutions can be created thanks to the incredible flight of creativity. It's definitely simple and incredibly fun!

Types of aquariums

Decorations for the object environment of the underwater world serve as a win-win decoration for the aquarium. But the main component interior design is its thriving biosystem.

According to their purpose, aquariums are divided into decorative and special (spawning, breeding, nursery, quarantine and others). The most popular of them are species and biotope.

Species aquarium will not only decorate the interior of the house, but also give a unique opportunity to observe a certain type of fish or their closely related species. Its inhabitants have a significant impact on the design of the aquarium. It’s not difficult to arrange it with your own hands, but before implementing the idea, you should seriously familiarize yourself with the habits of the selected fish in their natural habitat.

Biotope aquariums reproduce an imitation of any natural biotope with characteristic view fish, plants and certain parameters of their habitual habitat.

Design styles

For newbies

For beginner naturalists the best option decoration of the aquarium will become a collector's style. This perfect option, allowing you to "fill your hand." Everything is allowed here. You can mix plants, use their artificial imitations, choose any aquarium. Design, brought to life with your own hands, allows you to create interesting compositions from plants of different textures and decorative elements. It is possible to experiment with different storylines. The choice of plants should depend on the subject. To begin with, it is recommended to give preference to unpretentious and hardy plants.

natural style

underwater garden

Seawater aquarium

A lot of people today are passionate about breeding marine fish. It is more difficult to prepare a biological environment for them, especially with the use of live corals, which are quite demanding on water parameters. But experienced naturalists are quite capable of creating such an aquarium design with their own hands. 200 liters is the optimal average volume for enjoying the contemplation of the marine underwater world. It should not be overpopulated with living creatures, since such a reservoir has a limited life support system.

It is necessary to design the design of a marine aquarium taking into account its type, which, last but not least, depends on the inhabitants. These can be predators (sharks, rays, moray eels), non-predatory fish (zebrasoma, angelfish and other species) or corals and invertebrate sea anemones. Predatory fish are considered the most unpretentious, invertebrates are more difficult to care for, which can die from minor deviations in the chemical parameters of water.

For the life support of such aquariums, it is worth purchasing expensive equipment. It will need to be decoded, this is worth considering when designing an aquarium with your own hands. The photo shows how well you can hide all the wires, hoses and tubes, decorating the background with picturesque coral reefs, stones and shelters for fish in the form of mysterious grottoes and caves.

Aquascape

Aquarium background

A beautiful background for decorating the rear wall of the aquarium is easily created using special films on which images of the underwater world are applied. They can also just have a rich blue color that creates the effect of depth and contrast. But it is much more interesting, by turning on the fantasy, to think over the background, the size and volume of the tank, the decorations used and include everything in the developed aquarium design with your own hands: 250 liters, there is a stone background, spectacular driftwood, stones, moss, various plants - all these elements will be perfect by the way.

It is worth noting that the background of the aquarium often gives the entire composition (especially voluminous) a unique charm and naturalness of the aquatic environment. It is not difficult to create it with your own hands, using, for example, foam plastic broken in different pieces, which is glued to the back wall of the aquarium and painted over with special paint with intermittent strokes. It turns out an excellent imitation of a stone background. It can be made in a similar way, using pieces of bark from snags.

The composition can be created from dead coral, stones from the sea reef. In the marine aquarium, small invertebrates, polyps and other inhabitants will find shelter here.

The design of the aquarium, developed and executed with your own hands, allows you to implement a considerable number of excellent ideas for plot aquariums using exotic plants, shells, sea pebbles. An incredible number of them can be brought to life by creating your own "rock gardens". And then with pleasure to watch the flashing of bright fish with an unusual color against their background.

The main thing is not to overdo it with decor elements, plants and inhabitants of the aquarium. Everything should be harmoniously combined, give pleasure to its creator and not harm the fish.