{"id":2386,"date":"2019-10-23T10:22:29","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T10:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en\/en\/?p=2386"},"modified":"2019-09-16T10:25:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T10:25:00","slug":"aquariums-as-design-elements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/aquariums-as-design-elements\/","title":{"rendered":"Aquariums as design elements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Decorate your home with an aquarium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home aquariums are real eye-catchers and look particularly good in\nliving rooms. More than just a habitat for fish and other underwater creatures,\nan attractive aquarium tailored to the look of your living room will enhance\nyour interiors and turn visitors\u2019 heads. They also exude a feeling of calm,\ncreating an inviting, cosy atmosphere. There are many ways to design an\naquarium and make it a beloved, high-quality and modern addition to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of living room aquariums<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, there are many ways to set up an aquarium and\nincorporate it into your home. Let your creativity run free \u2013 whether you focus\non the shape of the aquarium, the plants, the lighting, the rocks or the\nsculptures, this is your chance to express your personal style. Setting up an\naquarium can be a truly joyful experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aquariums are a fascinating sight, and will help improve your\nconcentration and encourage you to relax after a stressful day. They also have\na calming effect. A well-maintained, functioning aquarium will brighten up any\nroom and add that extra special touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Designing your aquarium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you are of course free to design and set up your aquarium\nhowever you wish, there are two general styles to choose from: a more artistic\nlook, or a natural look. The natural look strives to recreate the habitat of\nthe aquatic creatures as closely as possible. If you choose this option, you\nwill use light or dark gravel and real plants, plus wood and rocks to achieve\nthe look you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Artistic aquarium designs are very colourful. Depending on your\ntaste, you can use gravel in colours such as orange or blue. Artificial plants\nare usually used here, also in a variety of colours. You can also add striking\nsculptures, an underwater castle or a sunken pirate ship. You can even play\nwith the lighting, adding LEDs with colour effects and contrasts. A suitable\ncabinet in a modern design is the perfect place to store your technical\nequipment. However, you need to make sure that your cabinet is sturdy, won\u2019t\ntopple over and can bear the weight of the aquarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, the fish that will live in your aquarium play an\nimportant role in its design. You can populate your community aquarium with\nlarge or small fish, single-coloured or multi-coloured fish and keep them in\ngroups, pairs or alone, depending on their social behaviour and requirements.\nThe one thing you must not forget when setting up and decorating your aquarium\nis that this is a home for your fish, and their needs come first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kueche_StarterLine_105L_main_w_fish_72-1067x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kueche_StarterLine_105L_main_w_fish_72-1067x800.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kueche_StarterLine_105L_main_w_fish_72-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kueche_StarterLine_105L_main_w_fish_72-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kueche_StarterLine_105L_main_w_fish_72.jpg 1191w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Finding the right spot for a modern aquarium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When incorporating an aquarium into your home, it is crucial to\npick a location that will help it stand out. Depending on how much space you\nhave and the size of your aquarium, you can let it stand freely, use it to\ndivide up the room or integrate it into the walls and furniture. Aquariums come\nin round, square and rectangular designs and various litre sizes to help you\nmake the best use of the space available and match your personal style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most traditional variant is a square aquarium\ninstalled on a living room wall. With the right effects, such as an interesting\nrock formation or an underwater castle, even this classic choice can look great\nand add an eye-catching feature to your home. If you have a dedicated corner\nfor reading or relaxing, a small aquarium can boost the calming effect and\nallow your thoughts to drift as you watch the creatures swim around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, a free-standing aquarium will attract even more\nattention. You will then be able to look at it from all sides and enjoy an even\nbetter view of the fish and other creatures. Alternatively, you can use your\naquarium to separate your living space. This can be an elegant way to divide an\nopen living space into an eating area\/kitchen and living room. This option is\nbecoming increasingly popular in modern interior design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t want a free-standing aquarium or don\u2019t have\nenough space, there are many ways to make the aquarium part of the room.\nBuilt-in aquariums are a very stylish option: you can have your aquarium\ninstalled on a living room wall or book shelf or flush-mounted into the wall.\nThis last option creates a modern and impressive look, particularly if the\naquarium is visible from two rooms. 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