How Do You Make Fish Aquarium Decor?
Designing a freshwater aquarium aquascape doesn’t have to be a daunting or expensive task. In fact it can be accomplished for next to nothing if you know where to look. This article will cover all the basics of aquascaping a freshwater aquarium to achieve the most natural look possible. Step 1 Clean the tank thoroughly. If you want to avoid using one of those cheap aquarium backgrounds that always end up falling off anyway, spray paint is the best option. Step 2 Spread the newspaper in an area that is safe to paint in. Place the aquarium onto the newspaper. Step 3 Tape off the sides of the aquarium with the painters tape and newspaper to prevent over spray. Step 4 Paint the back of the aquarium using even strokes until it becomes opaque when viewing through the front panel. Let it dry thoroughly. Once dried relocate the aquarium to the stand. Step 5 Place river rock in the 5-gallon bucket and fill with water till overflowing. Stir the rocks to help remove any sediment which might be he