Hard to imagine a beautiful, rich underwater world of the aquarium without the presence of stones in it. This decoration is not only an ornament, but also an excellent shelter for fish and a place for their spawning. Also, the stones for the aquarium serve as an anchorage for various types of plants, hide technical devices, retain additional decor elements - terraces, towers, etc. There are many species of decorative stones for an aquarium, but not every cobblestone can be put into your home pond.
What kind of stones are suitable for an aquarium?
For the decor stones from granite, basalt, gneiss, porphyry, granite, quartzite and other primary rocks will suit. Sedimentary rocks, such as shell rock, limestone - are very soluble in water and increase its rigidity, thereby harming aquatic inhabitants. Natural stones for the aquarium tend to have a flat shape, it is not recommended to use polished, processed stones, they are unnatural in the aquarium, and it is not desirable to set shales - they have sharp edges, which the fishes can get injured.
Well suited and sea stones for the aquarium, such as: sea pebbles, sandstone cave. Very useful are the "living stones", obtained on coral reefs. Thanks to them, biological filtration in the aquarium is accelerated, fish coloring improves, mortality of organisms decreases. And this is a very original piece of jewelry.
Quite often, artificial stones for the aquarium are also used as decor. They are completely safe and have a variety of colors, shapes, properties, and perfectly mimic the natural.
Glowing stones for an aquarium
These pebbles have a rounded shape, very similar to river pebbles, 1-2 cm in diameter, made of high-quality plastic, and covered with special luminescent paint, safe for the environment.
These glowing stones in the aquarium are able to accumulate light and continue to glow in the dark for 8-12 hours a day. They can also decorate different flowerpots, windows and other items. Such decoration - just a godsend for aquarists.
How to process stones for an aquarium?
Before laying, stones of natural origin must be cleaned of dirt, moss, lichen and boiled in water. It is recommended to carefully inspect the stone for the presence of metal particles in it, which can form toxic solutions in aquarium water, as well as some insects. Then there is a test of the stone for the presence of lime, for this, hydrochloric acid drips onto it. If foamy bubbles appeared, there is a lime, such a stone does not fit. After inspecting and processing the stones for the aquarium, they must be rinsed again with water and can be used for their intended purpose.
Decoration of the aquarium with stones
For the best effect, larger stones are better placed in the background, middle - in the center, and smaller - in front. Put the stones close to the walls, so that the fish do not get stuck in the openings.
All large stone structures are placed on the very bottom of the aquarium, so that the ground does not fall under them. The stones that form the caves are set one on top of another, providing them with stability.
Put the stones in the aquarium before you poured water into it. So you can avoid the displacement of the soil and, consequently, the destruction of the entire structure.
If the stones are small, for example: glowing stones for the aquarium, pebbles, gneiss, they can be put directly on the ground, however, in an aquarium where fish like to create shelters under the stones, this is not recommended.
Making an aquarium with different kinds of stones is always beautiful, natural and as close as possible to nature.
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