Dutch Aquarium

Evelyn Odintsov Aquarium art in Russia is experiencing a rebirth. This was the hobby and the presence in the interior of the spectacular enhancement, and in earnest - an independent world. Guppies and mahseer, of course, have not disappeared, but now it's rock-rarities. Their place was taken by marine fish, which turned out to be possible to keep at home the Russian context. Designers actively use aquariums for decoration living rooms and bedrooms, and only aquarium in the office - a symbol of respectability and success. But why do we think that if there is an aquarium, it is necessary for the fish? Not at all, the Dutch decided and approved a new kind of aquarium aesthetics and biodesign general - Dutch aquarium. The basis of it - the plants. And who but the Dutch know all about plants? Dutch Aquarium - a sort of mini-water garden, water bed, which, combined in a composition, plants highlight the beauty of each other. Fancy vivid seascapes and spectacular look into modern interiors. Fish here is, perhaps, as possible additions to a minimum. The volume of Dutch aquarium for beginners, on the advice of experts should not exceed 1 m3. This is optimal for the room space. "Social" aquarium can reach about 8000 m3. Dutch Aquarium is always a length greater than height. Care of Dutch aquarium should be serious, and it consists of several components. The correct choice of primer. Basis pebble basalt or granite rocks or river sand. Before we get ground into the container, it must be thoroughly rinsed. For good filtration is better equipped aquarium false bottom (second bottom with a gap from the first 5-8 mm) - a plastic base with a lot of holes or cuts. In many cases, the false bottom provides an excellent opportunity to develop a root system of plants, as it provides them with useful nutritional area. To ensure the healthy appearance of the plants need fertilizing. Like terrestrial plants, aquarium requires basic macro-and micro-elements (nitrogen, phosphorus, etc.). Experts advise to the soil under the root system to place balls of clay and peat. Also, you can add to the aquarium ready fertilizers, for example, daily fertilizer A1 Daily NPK, ideal for plant aquariums the Dutch type. Aquatic organisms - it's "inhabitants" aquarium - organisms living in water, aquatic plants and animals. General principle of Dutch aquarium: a dense planting. Plants should pick compatible with each other: gigrofily, nymphs, pestrolistniki, vallisnerii, limnofily, alternantery, kriptokoriny. Fish in a Dutch tank (if you plan to availability) must be hardy species and adapt to the vitality of plants: the transfer of excess carbon dioxide and fertilizer for plants, clean the aquarium and the plants themselves. When planting observed several basic principles that provide a visual picture of the total. Bolshelistnyh plants must be one or two species. The remaining small-leaved, usually planted in small groups, each of which is one kind of plant. Number of plant species in the Dutch tank may be about 20. High plants have in the background, their background planted lower tiers. In general, the formation of the flora of Dutch aquarium should be built on the principle of contrast: large leaves shade the small, color stand out against each other. Well, if your plants are slow growing - it saves you from too frequent interventions in the composition of the aquarium, which is almost always threatens its violation. Many aquarists believe that the best way to plant plants in the lower pots, which lie hidden in the ground. On the one hand regulate root growth and make the internal space aquarium more aesthetic. Besides, would greatly facilitate the work of a man in the fission of plant bush. To ensure optimal growth and healthy appearance of the plants need to install special lighting for the aquarium. I must say that green plants reflect, and they need red and blue light rays. Blue light penetrates more deeply into the water makes the color of plants, fish and accessories more vivid. Optimal placement of "blue" bulbs - the front plane of the aquarium. To achieve the full range of aquarium lighting Dutch necessary lamps installed on the sides. Always aquarists use CFLs labeled B, LB, LTB. Experts believe that perenasytit plants light is impossible because of tropical origin - Exotic accustomed to the intense and prolonged illumination. Clearly, in the Russian home is often a condition impossible to maintain the natural way. Therefore, the 12-hour lighting - the universal time. Also, plants and fish need natural light, but should not install an aquarium in less than 1 meter away from the window. The exact number and location of lights tells you the expert, building on the particular situation the location and size of the "Dutchman." Additionally, the capacity to put a thermostat, maintaining water temperature at 24-26 ? C and an external filter, pumped double the amount of aquarium water per hour. As a decorative add-ons and accessories can be added to the composition of mollusks, haratsidovyh and freshwater shrimp, fish. Well into the plant composition fit snags (mango tree or alder), which priraschivayut Javanese moss mikrozorium. Work necessary to maintain the composition in a Dutch aquarium: exercise daily water filtration; periodically thin out overgrown by removing otgnivshie, immature leaves; once a week to replace 20% of water, for a more gentle impact of fresh water for plants is to replace the volume of new dividing into 4 parts ; when necessary to add liquid feed.