There are a lot of creative things that people do with the materials they use or move around the house to create their own version of an amazing aquarium theme. Over the past decade, I have seen so many different things in an aquarium that have inspired my own concepts. And if you are looking for an exceptional subject that no one on the planet has, you can do that too. You don’t just have to buy accessories and ornaments purchased from the store. The things you have at home, the jewelry and the cape that you no longer want can be transformed into a super cool aquarium decor in many cases.
But not all objects can be thrown into an aquarium. Remember that fish are living things. The water in which they swim is the environment and the aquarium is a mini ecosystem that you must keep as close as possible to the natural environment. The material you fill with it should not affect the delicate balance of the tank. This should not harm them by hurting them or harming their health.
Things that should never go into an aquarium
Here is a simple list of items that should not be placed with fish in the aquarium. While the actual list may be longer, these are the most common things that you may accidentally put on it.
First, metallic objects. Although you are not intentionally putting metal in the tank, you should also make sure that the selected object does not contain any metallic parts. It doesn’t even mean a small screw. The metal oxidizes with water. Iron rust and fish water poisoned by rusty iron. Examine the object carefully and remove all metal parts. If a screw holds part of it, remove the screw and glue the part.
The second point concerns the chemical containers. This includes detergent bottles, shampoo and soap bottles, perfume bottles, etc. Any container already containing chemicals should be avoided. I have seen many of these containers, especially perfume bottles which are perfect for aquarium ornaments. The problem is that there are no chemicals left in the bottle. You may have already rinsed the bottle, but there are probably still chemical residues in the bottle. You may think the residue is too small to damage the fish, but it will. The water in which fish swim is also the water they drink and breathe. Even the slightest trace of chemicals affects your health. If you insist on using a chemical container, you should soak it in pure water for at least a week and shake it daily around the water to remove the chemicals.
The last element is painted ornaments. Here, the ornament is painted by hand or with colors. In this case, make sure it is an outer protective layer that prevents the ink from fading. You can do this by taking a sharp blade and passing it over the surface of the object. If the pain emerges as fine dust, it has no protective layer. If you put this in the water tank, the paint will drip into the water and poison it. If the color comes out like a shine or a shine, everything is fine. But only to ensure safety, you can cover the ornament with a layer of transparent silicone from the aquarium.
While this may sound like overkill or paranoid, these three general elements that people use as aquarium decorations affect the health of fish. If you want live and healthy fish in your aquarium, follow the suggestions above.
