I have to state that in the slightly over a decade that I have been decorating aquariums, I have barely really ornamented below half a dozen back yard fish ponds. It's not that I do not possess the ability in completing this task. It is simply that quite often, backyard fish pond design and beautifying has normally fallen into the area of terrain designers.
A fish pond poses its very own list of factors that happen to be greatly dissimilar to an aquarium. Because of that, enhancing it has got to be organized and executed in different ways too.
The first challenge of a fish pond is the visual context. An aquarium will be viewed from the front and sides. Because of that, when developing an aquarium layout, you will position decorations and arrange them for this point of view. However, fish ponds are regarded from the top. The decors you position inside the water should be those that are visually delightful when looked upon from above. Putting an ornament with classy details on its side defeats all ornamental purposes.
The second point also has to do with the visual aspect. Contingent on how deep the water is, putting low lying decorations is simply not a good idea. The reason is the deeper the water is, the less light the bottom level receives and having decor lying low at the base will make it virtually unnoticeable once looked at from outside the water. This is the main reason why a large number of pond designers feature decorative accessories on the outside of the pool, as opposed to submerged inside.
One last factor is the weather. Different than an aquarium which is set up in the comfort of the home, outdoor ponds are exposed to the fury of the weather. The decors that you choose to beautify them has to be made to bear extreme natural conditions. These include the blazing sunlight, the pouring rain and in several locations, freezing cold. Decor that are not designed for this onslaught could easily lose color and fracture once subjected to it.
Tips On Designing An Open Air Fish PondThe key here is to first remember the three top issues above. Make your collection of each individual item according to these conditions.
Choose a design that is appropriate for a backyard theme. Some really neat theme suggestions include Fairies and Mermaids. You can get scores of these decors that you could get which have been designed specifically for an outdoor pond. You may also make use of figurines of beasts that exist by or in the water such Turtles, Herons, Dolphins, Crocodiles and Hippos to name a few.
An awesome idea is to get hold of accessories that really look as if it is interacting with the water. This may include such figurines as Fishermen, Young Children Tinkling Into The Water or Maidens With Vases. Some of these include pumps that run the water through them and pours from them back in the water.
Apart from rocks to offer cover for the fish, you really do not need any submerged accessories. Having little or no ornamental items inside the water can make it much more convenient to clean.
Incorporating Aquatic Greenery Into The Pond DesignBeing out in the open results in an ideal condition for plant life. The plant life will receive adequate sunshine and will flourish in the water. In addition, putting vegetation inside the pond offers far more rewards aside from just being visually pleasing. The floating plants which live on the surface of the water gives shade and cover for the fish. This is extremely important specifically in case you have fry that have to conceal away from the mature fish.
The plant life also provides rivalry against algae buildup. By fighting for sunlight and nutrients in the water, these aquatic vegetation could deprive the algae and restrain their buildup.
