![]() ![]() Today, we checked out 10 amazing aquarium décor ideas for fish enthusiasts. If you have the time and are ready to follow instructions closely, you can decorate the tank manually over the weekend. And the best way to do that is to decorate the aquarium using rocks, decorative driftwood, sand, and other “marine” elements. For domesticated sea life, the tank is their home, so it’s up to us to make sure it’s as comfy as possible. Summing up, both filters and pumps are well worth the investment.Īs the owners, we want our fish to get the best treatment, be it premium food, fresh water, or a lush aquarium. Plus, by blowing air through rocks, it creates bubbles that serve as a décor element. Thankfully, an air pump can help keep those levels high (5–7 ppm). For most fish, dissolved oxygen levels below 2 ppm can lead to suffocation and death. The filter aerates the water in the tank and also removes nitrates, ammonia, and debris from the aquarium.Īs for the air pump, it enriches the water with oxygen. Without it, the fish will have a hard time trying to breathe. As the name suggests, the filter does a very important job: it keeps the water clean. However, these two devices are NOT the same thing. If you’re new to the whole pet parenting thing, you might mistake a water filter for an air pump. Air Pump vs Water Filter: What’s the Difference? But you can still get your hands on a decent-quality filter for $20–$30. LED lights, water filters, and air pumps cost a bit more. Say, a roll of artificial grass will set you back $10–$20. Cement, paint, grass, tubes, pipes, and glue don’t cost much, either. On average, you’ll have to pay less than $15 for a 5-pound bag. ![]() Sand is available at an even lower price. The same goes for natural slate rocks and stones. A set of aquarium-ready driftwood will only cost you $15–$20. This greatly depends on what you’re going for. How Much Do Aquarium Decorations Cost? Image Credit: Vojce, Shutterstock DIY Cheap Lava Rock Decoration by Franks Place Now just carefully tuck it between the fish tank and the wall, and voila!ħ. Once you’re happy with the result, paint your decoration piece and stick moss and tiny plants to it with a glue gun. There are no strict rules here: just try your best to make it look like an old rock. ![]() Next, cut out large pieces and glue them to the main sheet with white glue. Use a marker and measuring tape to figure out the right size/shape. Instead, we’ll use a Styrofoam insulation sheet and carve it with a utility knife. And don’t worry: you won’t have to buy tons of solid rock. Utility knife, scissors, measuring tape, marker, glue gun, white glue, brushĪlright, how about instead of putting something inside the fish tank, we build a background and place it behind the aquarium? Yes, we’re talking about a 3D rock background for the aquarium. Styrofoam insulation, paint, stain/finish, moss, various plants ![]() Oh, and don’t forget to install a water filter and heater to keep the fish cozy and warm, and the water fresh. If you’re having a hard time placing the plants correctly, the scrapper tool will help with that. All that’s left to do now is add a bunch of plants for that “exotic” look. To cut the bamboo into shorter pieces, use a sharp knife or a pair of scissors.įor an average-size aquarium, ten lucky bamboo plants should be enough. The cleaning brush is the best tool for evening out the sand + topsoil mix. You’ll need quite a few materials for this, including moss, plants, lava rock, sand, and (obviously) bamboo. Super glue, scissors, mesh, cleaning brush, scraper tool, knife, a bucket of waterĪs you’ve probably guessed from the title, this lucky bamboo decoration aims at turning the fish tank into an improvised forest. Lucky bamboo, moss, various plants, lava rock, white sand, topsoil, black background tilt, self-leveling mat, water heater, filter, LED lights ![]()
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