Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Most fish owners have one thing in common - a simple and dull aquarium! A few small (or even a couple of big) touches can breathe life into your aquarium and add something unique.

Steps

1. 1 Decide on the size of your tank. The golden rule: for 2.54 cm of fish you need 3.8 liters of water. The more space, the more decorative elements you can add, and the better your fish will feel!
2. 2 Add pebbles. You can buy a package of special multi-colored stones and cover the bottom of the aquarium with them. In addition to entertaining the fish, the pebbles can be the color of gravel or match the color scheme of your room. They can be in the form of plus signs, shells, rings, balls, etc.
3. 3 Attach the background to the back of the aquarium. This can be an image of the bottom of a river, an ocean, a lavishly decorated aquarium, etc.The image stimulates the fish and is easy to attach, re-stick or change. It also adds depth and beauty to the aquarium.
4. 4 Buy taller, wider, thicker, more beautiful plants. You can find a huge variety of these plants both in pet stores and on the Internet. Just look for aquarium plants sold in your area. And it doesn't matter if you have one or several - aquatic plants make the aquarium much more beautiful.
5. 5 There is the greatest selection of stones and aquarium accessories. Some may prefer stones that look natural; but sunken ships, castle ruins, bridges, and divers may also work well. Many fish enjoy swimming around, under and over bridges and accessories with holes and compartments.
6. 6 Ready!

Tips

• Always make sure the tank is large enough for the fish.
• Get creative with your choice of gravel! Don't be afraid to mix colors or buy pretty shades. For 3.8 liters of water, it is recommended to buy 450 g of gravel. Also on packages with gravel you can see how many liters it replaces.
• Do not place aggressive fish with calm and cold-loving fish with heat-loving fish.
• In order to ensure the good health and safety of your fish, be sure to install a filter, heater, thermometer, etc.
• You should use sinking fish food in flakes or tablets, because if the food floats on the surface, your fish can fall prey to a terribly painful and probably fatal condition called tympanitis. It is caused by the entry of air into the stomach of the fish, which it swallows along with food floating on the surface of the water. Tympanitis can even kill your fish.
• Many people assume that the aquarium they choose is large enough for their fish, but it often turns out that this is not the case.
• Test the aquarium water at least every three days to monitor ammonia, nitrite, pH, water hardness, etc. You should always have a water testing kit.
• Add personality! I've seen people put an aquarium on old TVs, bookshelves, and many other cool things!

Warnings

• Buy fish that can get along together. Before buying, ask the store staff to pick you fish. They can be a huge responsibility!
• Fish can get stuck in the holes in the decoration. I had a situation where a guppy got stuck in a stone. Be sure to buy stones without holes or with holes through which the fish can easily get out.
• Make sure the gravel in the aquarium is NOT washed with soap, detergent, bleach or other detergents. If these substances are not washed off well enough, the fish can be poisoned.
• Never place sea stones or seashells in a fresh water aquarium.