Decorating an aquarium with a capacity of 200 liters

An aquarium with a volume of 200 liters is considered a classic option. Such a body of water can be called an excellent habitat for many species of fish and plants. The design of the aquarium is based not only on the stylistic decision. In the process of decoration, certain features of its inhabitants are also taken into account. You can arrange a pond with your own hands. But first, it's worth understanding the features and types of design.

The term "aquascaping" refers to a unique art form - creating a landscape underwater.

To create a decor with your own hands all the functionality of the aquarium habitat is required.

Some plant species require bright lighting. However, aquatic vegetation can look just as great in dim or diffused light, as the refraction of light creates original highlights.

To decorate a 200 l aquarium, you should choose unpretentious plants that do not require special attention and care. Vegetation pruning should be done 2 times a year. This is enough for the pond to have a neat appearance.

And you should also add liquid feed and carbon dioxide... Thanks to this content, the plants will look bright and healthy. To beautifully decorate the aquarium with vegetation, it is necessary to fix the plants on the stones.

The most important component when decorating a pond. When choosing, it is worth considering not only color and grain. The soil is a substrate for plants, for a full life of fish and their spawning. Therefore, before decorating the aquarium with soil, you need to study all the features of the inhabitants of the reservoir. And also the choice of soil is carried out based on the appearance of the background of the tank.

The background of the aquarium creates a solid landscape, visually enlarging the underwater space. To create a background, apply various do-it-yourself layouts and films.

It is best to choose stones of natural origin without limestone admixtures. Perfect for aquarium decor quartz, basalt or granite. But you can also purchase decorative stones of various colors and sizes at the pet store. but they cannot be compared with natural stones.

Choosing design items for a pond follows from non-toxic materials. Driftwood and grottoes can be made by yourself. In this case, the objects should not contain rubber, limestone, metal, enamel and paint. Decor with such items hides some space. Therefore, the design of the aquarium various snags, houses and grottoes should be based on the volume of capacity and the vital needs of the fish.

The lighting design of the reservoir also plays an important role in the design. After all, lighting is the main need for fish and plants. Choosing a backlight is not so difficult - today there are many different types with different mounting options.

Before working on an aquarium design all fish should be moved to another container. But no way do not move pets to another water. The composition of the water should be the same as in the aquarium. And also before registration, all decor items should be disinfected in order to avoid the development of a pathogenic environment. You can boil the constructions for 10 minutes.

For decorating a pond, it is worth considering some styles that are suitable for a 200 liter aquarium.

The direction implies the design of the reservoir with a large amount of vegetation. The space fills up completely, especially the bottom of the tank. You can use multilevel planting of vegetation. Red plants in combination with bright green look original. In the foreground it is best to place a large accent of the landscape: driftwood or a composition of large stones.

The design is based on the combination of vegetation and underwater scenery. Plants should be in harmony with stones, grottoes and other compositions. This technique creates a versatile design for the reservoir.

The design in this style is also based on the presence of vegetation, various types of mosses, which are combined with each other. The emphasis in the design is on the plants. In this case, the inhabitants of the aquarium are in second place. For plants created a special level of carbon dioxide and fertilizers, which must be maintained at all times.

This stylistic trend is also perfect for a 200L aquarium. The design is based on copying the aquatic habitat of a natural body of water. The same types of fish, rocks and vegetation that inhabit this or that region are used.

He considers pseudo-marine design to be one of the most popular styles among aquarists. Special efforts are not required for registration. It is enough to create a small part of the seascape using colored corals and colorful fish. Underwater marine style lighting should be blue. To resemble the depth of the sea shells and shells can also be used.

Decorating an aquarium with it is another direction in the design of a reservoir, which has several advantages:

• long service life of decor items;
• it is possible to keep various types of fish;
• ease of care.

This style begins with the addition of aquarium gravel. Then artificial plants are added to the composition. In the center, you can place a snag with an imitation of moss. The background of the aquarium can be decorated with tall vegetation. This will visually increase the height of the container. When styling a reservoir you can use bright plants, for example, red.

Design in this direction depends on the flight of your imagination. You can create a certain scene from a fairy tale, place the castle of Count Dracula at the bottom, or recreate the sunken Atlantis. Various ceramics are used in the decoration in the form of statues, sunken ships and sculptures.

It is worth noting that the presence of such decorative elements in the water does not in any way affect the health of the fish. On the contrary, some species use decorative items as hiding places for their fry. However, when making in the story direction it is necessary to take into account the ratio of the size of the underwater decorations to the size of the plants and inhabitants of the reservoir.

To properly arrange an aquarium with your own hands, you should adhere to some rules.

The main rule is that before decorating, the fish are moved to another container to avoid stress and damage to the pets. The water should be moved with the fish. Otherwise, due to a sharp change in the composition of the liquid, the fish can get additional stress for the body.

The second rule is processing and disinfection of decor items.

The styling of the aquarium should include an even proportion of decor items and free space. Do not overload the pond with a lot of design elements. Also, do not leave too much bottom space. The reservoir must be filled in moderation. Besides it is necessary to take into account the ease of further care... The best option is considered collapsible designs.

There are several stages in self-styling an aquarium:

• choosing or developing your own style;
• purchasing necessary items at a pet store;
• processing of natural stones and natural wood products (if any);
• processing of purchased items;
• filling the aquarium with soil;
• arrangement of design elements;
• fixing compositions;
• planting vegetation (if necessary);
• filling the aquarium with water;
• settling pets.

For the correct choice of stones, grottoes or houses, use vinegar. If, upon contact with liquid, a stone or other product emits an effervescent foam, then such a decor should not be chosen.

Aquascaping - an exciting lesson in the design of aquariums. But remember that an aquarium is a home for fish and plants. Therefore, first of all, the basis for choosing a design style should be the comfort for the habitation of pets, and only then - a beautiful appearance.

For information on how to start and arrange an aquarium, see the next video.