We all wanted to have fish at least once. So it's nice to watch their calm and measured life. However, not everyone will be able to start a large aquarium, and there are many reasons for this, for example:
- lack of funds for its purchase and maintenance;
- lack of space for location;
- lack of knowledge in the field of aquaristics;
- protest from other residents of the house, etc.
Quite an acceptable alternative will be a mini aquarium, which takes up only a little space and does not require comprehensive care. Pet shops of the city offer quite a satisfactory assortment of this type of aquarium, but they are all standard and a bit boring. As an option, there is a very real opportunity to make a mini aquarium yourself. Let's look at the main stages through which you will have to go, having decided to make a mini aquarium yourself.
How to make a mini aquarium?
It is necessary to stock up with transparent silicone, glue, glass, any degreaser and assiduity. Consider, and better delineate the dimensions of the proposed design. Remember that for a full-fledged fish habitat, the volume should not be less than 4 liters. If such an aquarium is great for you, then it's worthwhile to think about replacing fish for beautiful algae or seashells. So, the sketch is ready. Glass cutter cut the glass into pieces that are necessary in size. Degrease the edges with acetone or other solvent and glue. After drying, carefully seal the seams with a transparent silicone and allow to dry well. The accuracy and aesthetics of the final product depends on how slowly the work will be performed. A round mini aquarium is best made from a transparent vase of the necessary size and shape.
Soil and plants for a mini aquarium
Ready-made aquarium dried, now you need to take care of its design. Ground can serve as any kind of aquarium stones, previously boiled in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Of course, it is better to choose pebbles of the original shape and color. Landscaping will serve as plants for a mini aquarium and algae, which are small in size, and will not take up space to live fish. In some cases, it makes sense to use a special decorative film, imitating an underwater landscape or plastic aquarium plants.
Backlight and mini filter for aquarium
Make yourself a mini aquarium with backlighting is not very difficult. It is enough to build a lid of glass, plastic or other material and equip it with a light bulb, a powerful diode and a battery - and let there be light!
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It should be understood that the equipment of this type of aquarium with all kinds of devices will greatly reduce its aesthetic qualities. If the look of your pet requires constant water purification, it is worthwhile to purchase and install a small filter, a compressor for a mini aquarium. The need to purchase the latter will disappear if the inhabitants of the aquarium are fish that can breathe atmospheric air. You may also need a mini pump for the aquarium and a pump. Their purchase also depends entirely on the needs of the "settlers" for living conditions. Install them is not particularly difficult.
A desktop mini aquarium is ideal for a desktop in the office or in a student's room. This piece of interior can create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, create conditions for concentration or vice versa, give an opportunity to distract.
Marine mini aquarium. The maintenance and arrangement of this type of aquarium requires a large degree of responsibility, care and resources. There is a need to constantly add water, to observe the necessary temperature changes, certain lighting and water composition.
Many thought about acquiring the most silent pets - fish. But they need an aquarium that can take up a lot of space and cost a lot. In small apartments or offices, this can be a problem. Therefore, in this article we will consider small variations.