Forget the Goldfish Bowl, Get an Aquarium That's a Work of Art
I've always loved aquariums, and although small simple versions are fairly commonplace, lush big ones are usually only found in zoos and some business lobbies. But the days of plain goldfish bowls with algae bloom in your home are long gone -- these days you can indulge your love of having nature indoors with an aquarium that looks lush, beautiful, and professional, not stagnant or scummy. The experts at Aqua Forest can help you create a personalized tank that can be anything from thick with greenery to nothing but an artistic arrangement of rocks and stones. And in their tanks the fish serve more as an accent to a work of art than they do the main attraction. Beautiful.
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leahhighgate Mar 27th 2008 6:44AM
What beautiful examples of naturally and artistically decorated aquariums. Anyone wanting to duplicate these looks will re-read what was included in the article: "And in their tanks the fish serve more as an accent to a work of art than they do the main attraction." Do a lot of research on the needs of any fish you may want to include in your tank. Goldfish, as an example, aren't a good choice because they eat or tear up plants and produce a lot of waste. The rocks and driftwood decorations have the potential to leach out minerals, etc., which can affect the water quality or poison your fish. Consider also the light requirements (wattage, spectrum, intensity, etc.,) of the plants you add to your tank. Just be aware these aquariums need more TLC than houseplants.