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You have just returned from the pet store with a brand new aquarium tank, all that is left is the decor. The tanks looked beautiful at the pet store, but thats not what they sell. Its up to you to decorate the aquarium.

Deciding on the theme is one of the first things you should do. There are a wide range of themes you can select, ranging from sunken ships all the way to Disney themes. Selecting your theme is simply a matter of personal choice. After doing that you will probably want to create a rough sketch and skale everything to size. Doing this isn't required, but will help you fit everything in the tank, while making sure it looks good. A little planning will help you in the long run.

There are a lot of different types of aquarium decor out there. There are hundreds, even thousands, to choose from. Driftwood, gravel, rocks, ceramic decor, and plastic plants are just a few types that you can choose from. Once the theme has been chosen, filling the tank is the easy part. There are so many options out there you can find most anything. One thing to keep in mind is to arrange the larger object in the back and smaller in the front. This will ensure you can see everything.

You will want to avoid putting random, yet good looking, items into your aquarium. They may look good, but are not always healthy for the fish.

Before you place everything in the aquarium, you will want to clean them up. The average household soaps, bleach, and other cleaning products can be harmful for fish tanks. The aquarium decor should be cleaned generally once a month with a cleaner made especially for cleaning aquariums. You will want to look for cleaning solutions that will remove biological deposits, along with mineral deposits.

Some tips to keep in mind while choosing your aquarium decor, are to get a variety of decorations to put into the tank. You will create more flexibility in the fish you can get. This means that while placing plants, sand, gravel, rocks, and other decor, be sure to have plenty of nooks, caves, and tunnels that the fish can explore. Beyond just exploring, some fish will want to hide when they feel threatened. This can keep the fish a lot healthier if they have somewhere they can feel safe. You will also want to keep plenty of free swimming room.

Bear in mind the types of fish when initially planning on how to decorate. Some fish don't like all setups that other fish do like. Researching what types of environment fish like can go a long way when planning.

Aquarium decorations can be there for other reasons than simply looking good. They can be used to disguise ugly pluming and other necessities of the fish tank. The fish will enjoy the shelter as well, and even may start little fish families in the shelters.

Rocks and structures in a tank can often turn into territorial boundaries for the fish. Always keep in mind that fish love to explore. The more ridges and holes in your decorations the better. Occasionally when cleaning, rearrange the decorations in the tank. This will keep the aquarium decor new and fun for the fish, and you!