Aquarium is an acquisition that has a large number of advantages. This is nature therapy in a small container, and a humidifier, and a stress reliever.
But its most important advantage is, of course, the ability to have the most unpretentious pets. Care for them is minimal - feed five times a week, add evaporated water, change a quarter of the aquarium water per month. But before the aquarist can live happily and without hassle, you need to work hard to equip your own compact pond. The first question to be decided is what type of aquarium to choose. And one of the answers will be the aquarium, which will occupy the corner of the room.
Features of the corner aquarium
Of course, it is interesting to look at photos of aquariums located in spacious atriums, in the form of columns, partitions between rooms, as a bar counter. Alas, the realities of common housing conditions are such that one can only dream of placing such a structure in them. However, if the desire to have a home aquarium is not appeased, you can consider the corner option.
The big advantage of the corner aquarium is its compactness in relation to the interiorHouses. On the one hand, the review is not bad - you can see the aquatic inhabitants in all their glory. On the other hand, the aquarium is not allocated a central place, a bulky pedestal for it stands in the corner and does not steal space.
Types of aquariums
As the main one, we can single out a simple shape of a panoramic aquarium in the form of a pentagon. From above, this shape resembles a diamond. This is an easy-to-perform aquarium: it is possible to glue it from plexiglass or glass even in conditions of semi-handicraft enterprises. Gluing is made on silicone safe glue. The seams can be either black or transparent. This is a budget option, quite affordable. If the task is to fit an aquarium into a limited space according to a given size and inexpensively, then you won’t find a better model.
Showcase glass can be bent in the form of a hemisphere, not have kinks. Under the order, such a form of corner aquariums in Moscow, perhaps, will be made, but in county towns it is unlikely. Similar models can be ordered from large companies. It requires durable glass of reinforced thickness. The seams in such a product are additionally strengthened and reinforced.
There are also more exotic options. For example, the front glass may have a magnifying effect that creates a sort of 3D image.
Also glass can have a more arbitrary shape, such as waves, zigzag.
Aquarium accessories
In addition to buying an aquarium, you need to take care of the "dowry" to it. BUTit will take a lot. Be sure to provide high-quality lighting. For fish, light is not so important. They prefer the twilight, in it they feel safe. But aquatic vegetation cannot exist in the dark. In this case, light is needed on each surface area. This is especially true for the angular type of aquariums, because it is easy to illuminate a rectangular area, but in the case of a triangle, areas with a greater share of shadow are inevitable. Arrange light-loving plants along the direction of the lamp, buy powerful lamps.
It is also necessary to provide a surface on which the triangular container will be located. It is more profitable to purchase a corner aquarium with a pedestal. This will save you from choosing the right size furniture. In addition, specialized cabinets can be adjusted in level, have shelves for equipment, cable channels. This will create a more aesthetic look for the entire structure.
As a rule, the rest of the equipment (aerators, filters, thermometers, heating elements) is not tied to a specific container shape and is suitable for any aquarium model.
Disadvantages of this form
To summarize the counter-arguments that may arise before buying a corner aquarium:
- Other things being equal, aquariums of this shape are more expensive and have a smaller assortment in stores.
- Usually require the purchase of an appropriate cabinet for installation.
- Simple and affordable aqua designs will not work. Need to decorate according to the far corner.
- When brokenthe repair of the equipment built into the lid will also cost significantly more than for the classic form.
- As an herbalist, this space is uncomfortable due to uneven lighting.
- Rectangular non-built-in tanks have a better view of the inhabitants of the aquarium than corner ones.
How to choose an aquarium for a beginner
A common mistake newbies make in the hobby is starting too small. In fact, a small volume of water will mean frequent changes, constant cleaning of the filter. It is impossible to create a balanced ecosystem in such a space. Therefore, if the choice is on a triangular jar, it is better to choose a corner aquarium of 200 liters or more. This will give scope both in terms of the use of large decor - stones, snags, and in the choice of aquatic inhabitants.
You should also not opt for too high containers (from 60 centimeters), the problem with lighting works here too - the plants will not take root.
Examples of aqua design in corner space
Despite the difficulties this form causes, there are many inspiring examples to be found.
As a rule, the composition is formed around a large element - a stone, driftwood, a large coral, which occupies the far corner. Plants are then planted around. The frontal area is not shaded as this will make it difficult to see.
Photos of corner aquariums given here can be taken forfoundation and create your own unique water world.
