How to Create a Beautiful Aquascape
A beautiful aquascape or underwater garden may seem
difficult to achieve for someone who is new in the world of aquascaping. But it
is not! Here is a simple step by step guide so you can kick-start your
nature-in-a-box art project.
Before You Begin
To create an aquascape, you need to plan your design. Budget
is also a consideration. With the internet, it wouldn’t take a lot of time to
get hold of the materials needed for your project.
Local pet shops may have limited stocks for plants rocks,
driftwoods, and Aquarium
Decor but online, everything is just one click away. There are lots of
reliable online stores which deliver products with quality, Australia wide.
By now, you must have made up your mind about the theme that
you are going to plot in your fish tank. You can check out more inspiration
here.
If you are ready, let’s get started
Instructions:
Step 1 – Setup your Aquarium. Secure its stand and let it
sit in a spot where you can enjoy its view when you want to relax. Remember not
to expose it to too much light and heat. Cover the tank bottom with a
high-quality substrate. This substrate serves as a source of nutrients for your
plants and impacts the water as well as the fish in your tank.
Step 2 – Place your wood, stones, and decorations and secure
their place according to your planned layout. These materials from your
hardscape and give texture to your design. Natural materials like live rocks
and dried driftwoods can make your aquarium’s appearance natural, but careful
consideration is needed because having them in the tank may have advantages as
well as disadvantages.
Step 3 – Dechlorinate your water before pouring it into your
aquarium. Chlorine is safe for human but not for aquatic plants and fish. Do
not forget to install your filter and heater. Filters clean your aquarium and
heater is necessary to regulate the temperature of water when you are using
tropical fish.
Step 4 – Regulate your PH, and add lighting according to the
requirements of your plants. Read the list of most popular Aquarium
Plants for Sale and their light and PH level requirements here.
Step 5 – Give life to your aquarium, add the plants. You can
tie the plants onto your wood or insert the roots between the rocks or secure
the roots by pushing it to the substrate about two to three inches down.
Remember that there are different planting techniques for various plants. Be
sure to follow the methods to get the best results
Step 6 – Wait for 2 to 3 weeks until you add your fish to
your established aquarium. Small schooling fish are advisable for aquascapes.
Step 7 – Fertilize your plants. Supply necessary nutrients
to your plants to keep them healthy and maximize their growth. Maintain the
shape and form that you want to achieve by pruning.
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