Every fish lover knows the basic needs when setting up an artificial seawater abode for fish at home or in the office, from the basic landscaping that gives out the effect of being in the real underwater scene to the saltwater, which should be always clean to assure the well-being of the beloved sea creatures. Regular cleaning of the whole aquarium, daily feeding of the animals and the effort to make the whole aquarium mimic the natural living conditions of our pet fish are the main responsibilities that come with the task of having fish as pets. However, it is important to take note of that one very important part of the aquarium scenario. The background of the aquarium may seem a tiny detail of no importance, but it helps fish get the feel of being in their natural habitat. More so, guests and family members are sure to enjoy the scene more with a good aquarium background that enhances that underwater look.
Making this is actually just a piece of cake. To start, get the measurement of the back side of the aquarium. Since there are various size and shapes of aquariums, one should be very careful and should be able to get the perfect stats of the aquarium. This is important in order to come up with a background piece that fits not only in terms of the design but in size as well.
For the base, a reflective paper is highly advised. This type of paper offers a really great effect on the overall look of the aquarium. One can choose the color according to the whole picture that is going to be portrayed on the background. Underwater scenes usually have a combination of sky bluish and emerald greenish hues. When the base is ready, proceed to cutting out different drawings and pictures of anything under the sea. Corals, fish and other sea animals are perfect additions to the scene. Glue them to the base paper and let them dry for a couple of minutes. When doing this, it is helpful to have all of the pictures cut out and ready already before pasting the pictures. Temporarily arranging them on the base paper before pasting is also a good way to get a view of how the output is going to look like. Be careful when arranging the pictures on the base paper. We cannot find huge coral reefs floating in the waters in real underwater scenarios.
Covering the background paper with plastic can help keep it from getting damaged when it gets wet. Then, attach it to the back of the aquarium using some water-resistant tape. This helps in keeping the background attached for a longer period of time.
One good thing about this is that we can easily change the background according to our wishes. With such basic materials and simple steps to follow, getting our own personalized aquariums is a simple walk in the park.