A well-designed aquarium is a real highlight for many people: you want to watch the fascinating underwater world for hours and really relax.

Aquariums should be decorated carefully. For example, a few centimetres should remain free of decoration on the aquarium walls. Glass cleaning is easier using a magnet when decorations are not in the way.
First, materials must be selected which pose no danger to the animals in the aquarium. Sharp tips and edges on the decorative objects and on the floor are a no-no. Stones, roots, caves, etc. must have a stable structure so that they cannot tip over under any circumstances.
Aquarium decorations from specialist retailers should be used. Otherwise, the risk of harmful substances being released into the water is too high. Every item be thoroughly washed with water before being added into the aquarium. Some natural products, such as certain stones or roots and woods, can affect the quality of water. This should be queried when buying the products.

Even though there are different types of decorations, from very natural to modern and fun, the needs of the aquarium’s residents must be taken into account: Are there places to hide like caves, hiding places and plant growth that meet the needs of the fish? For example, there are fish types that prefer dense plant growth; others in turn require a lot of plant-free swimming space. Is the lighting intensity suitable for the inhabitants of the aquarium? Is the structure of the floor suitable for the fish? The decisive factor is always how the animals cope with the decoration. If a glittery decoration creates a glare, it can cause the fish to twitch and startle, it needs to be removed. The same applies to decorations that are bubbling or moving: if you suspect that the fish feel disturbed, it should be removed.

Over time, the decoration for the aquarium becomes covered with algae. This is where threaded algae that form carpets are particularly stubborn. Algae is usually not a problem for fish as many species like to eat it.  If the algae can’t easily be removed from the decorations in the aquarium, intensive cleaning is required. Put perforated stone and roots in hot water or boil them. A bath of vinegar water dissolves algae or you can use an algae remover. Scrub the aquarium decoration thoroughly and rinse off all cleaning residue thoroughly by rising them in clean water.

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There are a huge selection of aquarium decorations to choose from.  Decorative stones are very popular as well as small stone caves, terraces and figures. Decorative stones made of lava stone, slate or pagodenstein give your underwater world a special charm.  Unusual decorative items such as replicas of ancient jugs or skulls will be an eye-catcher in your aquarium. However, you should not place calcareous decorative stones in the aquarium, as they can affect the water quality.
Segments of tree trunks and roots are also available as decorative elements. Cave-like decorations serve as places of retreat for fish. Roots are used mainly by bushymouth catfish, the fish chew around the wooden material. The products are often treated with polyester resin so that they have a longer shelf life. However, this does not disrupt the water quality.

Water plants are a decorative element that should be included in an aquarium. They increase the well-being of the animals living in the aquarium: firstly, plants produce oxygen, which improves the water quality and you can replicate the natural habitat of the inhabitants of the aquarium particularly well with plants. If you want to include plants in your aquarium it is advisable to select robust, easy-care plants such as Elodea, Java fern, Java moss, eel grass or cryptocoryne.
If you would like to bring even more colour to your aquarium, you can place replicas of corals, starfish, mussels, fish or anemones in it. The colourful figures are painted with non-toxic colours and therefore have no effects on water quality.

Would you like to order decorations for your aquarium? In the Maxi Zoo online shop, you can conveniently browse through products for  your aquarium. It is important that you choose aquarium decorations that meet the needs of your fish. Natural materials are particularly suitable for this, because with elements made of stone or wood, you can reproduce the natural underwater habitat authentically. Take into account which materials are found in the natural habitat of the fish you have selected for your aquarium.