How You Can Decorate Your Fish Tank With Items in Your House

Fish owners love their pets and are usually willing to do almost anything to make their fish friends happy. But occasionally, there are just some things that are out of reach due to expenses or availability. So if you're looking for a fun and cheap way to beautify your tank, read on.

This article will review how you can decorate your fish tanks with items in your house so that you can give your fish the home they deserve while sticking with your budget.

Legos and Other Toys

Legos and similar building-brick toys are the tried-and-true choices for making fun aquarium décor due to their availability. Additionally, the plastics don't contain harsh chemicals and won't release any pollutants when submerged in water for extended periods. You can build a treehouse, castle, sunken ship, or whatever else you can conjure up. Fish love having places to hide, and a fun Lego home can become the perfect hiding spot.

Other fun objects like bathtub toys and beach toys come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and most are safe for aquariums since companies make them to be in the water. As with any object you want to put in your aquarium, you should ensure they’re clean, free of stickers, and don't release any harmful chemicals when submerged. If you're unsure, apply an aquarium sealant to the toy and let it cure before placing it in the tank.

Tableware

Cups, bowls, and mugs make great hidey-holes for fish and are easy to clean. Non-glazed ceramics also work well. And if you have the clay, you can make whatever you want to see in your tank. Just be sure that whatever you put in your tank is free of sharp edges and cracks that could break off and become jagged. Additionally, you should avoid putting anything in your tank that can fit in your fish’s mouths to prevent them from eating the decorations.

Rocks and Driftwood

It can be very tempting to put outdoor objects in your tank, especially if they're right in your backyard. Rocks, driftwood, and shells make for beautiful décor, but you must be careful. Objects you find in your backyard come with microorganisms invisible to the naked eye. If you want to put any objects from your backyard in your aquarium, you must thoroughly scrub them with soap and water. Then, you should boil off any remaining bacteria before placing them in your aquarium.

These are just a few ways you can decorate your fish tanks with items you can find at home. Really, the only limit is your imagination. Just make sure there are no small parts and that they don't give off harsh chemicals. Also, thoroughly clean everything you want to put in your tank before decorating. And if you're looking for stands, canopies, aquarium equipment, or materials, head to Fish Tanks Direct. We have all the fish aquarium supplies you need to take care of your tank.