Aquarium Decorations----Creating Homes For FishesSubmitted By: Tomy
Williams
Aquarium decorations are not only beautiful to look at they also have an
important purpose. They provide fishes with homes---- hiding places and natural
borders resembling their natural habitat. There are many different types of
decorations, for instance Cave dwelling fishes love aquarium decorations that
structure like caves, holes and crevices. Whereas Fishes that live in dense
vegetation prefer plants and other types of tiny hiding places. Decorations are
crucial for a happy and healthy aquarium they also keep fishes from getting
bored.
Tanks: There are many variants of tanks big, small, quadrilateral or polygonal.
The size of an aquarium should be according to the size and the number of fishs
you plan to keep.Also tanks come in a variety of tinted glasses.
Plants: They are the the most beautiful, inexpensive source of decoration for
your aquariums. Fishes love the aquatic plants as they are part of their natural
habitats. They come in all varieties, costing anywhere from a few bucks to
hundreds. Plants are very useful as well; they bind carbon dioxide and oxygenate
the water. They also use organic waste products as nutrition and remove
potentially harmful compounds from the water. Plants can also be used to keep a
check on the water quality of an aquarium; the plant will start dieing before
the fish if the water suddenly becomes toxic.
Wood, Rock and Coral: An aquarium can be like a miniature true habitat for the
fishes with these decorations. Drift wood and mangroves can create a beautiful
effect in the aquarium, plus some fishes particularly thrive on Drift wood. But
be careful as Drift wood might lower pH levels and the hardness of the water. So
it is best used in aquariums with soft slightly acid water. Stones and rocks
make excellent decorations. But again caution is needed; you should never use
rocks that affect your water?s pH levels or stones that might contain toxins.
There are also fake rocks that resemble real rocks, but these are pretty
expensive. Rocks can be used to create caves which many fishes are passionate
about. Coral are a beautiful addition to marine aquariums; in fact they may
prove necessary for a healthy marine habitat. But can be dangerous to fresh
water aquarium and should not be used as they be harmful.
Gravel or sand: Both are great both come in a variety of color. Gravel comes in
white, brown and black, or blue, red, green, yellow the whole rainbow spectrum.
Sand again also has a plethora of colors white, black, blue, yellow, red, green.
Both of these can be layered in multiple colors.
Glass marbles, Ceramics, Plastic: Ok all are unnatural materials and might look
slightly tacky, but fishes don?t give a fig for this, they enjoy them
enormously. Glass marbles though are not a good bottom substrate out of a
biologically as flora does not thrive on them, can add beautiful colors to the
aquarium. It?s best to use them sparingly or add another more functional
substrate below. Ceramics are excellent aquarium decorations. All sizes and
shapes can be used as long as they do not have sharp edges. However ceramics
tend to grow algae that might be hard to. Plastic they are cheap, colorful and
yes tacky, but can be found in a variety of fun shapes. Treasure chests, skulls,
divers, pirates, plants and ships you name it and stores have them.
It is imperative that you only use aquarium decorations that are safe to use in
aquariums. If you have salt water aquariums they should be saltwater-safe also.
If you don?t take this precaution your fish will die due to the organisms and
toxins released by the decorations
Decorations have both practical and aesthetical use if done tastefully and
carefully you can create a miniature aquatic ecosystem that both you and your
fish can enjoy.
- My grandma had a saying which is seldom heard nowadays "I wouldn't
do that for all the tea in China!" she would say when pushed to do something
that she did not want to do. I guess it arose at a time when tea from China was
rare and the preserve of the rich and was something that the masses did not have
access to. The many different types of Chinese tea have become increasingly
common in everyday life, with many people choosing them because of their
potential benefits to health. There are many different varieties of Chinese tea,
some of the most common types are briefly described below. In future articles, I
will describe some of the health giving properties that each type is reputed to
confer.Green TeasThe main regions of China that produce the different types of
Green Tea are Henan, Anhui, Yunnan and Fujian. Green tea is a great source of
pleasure and, if the research is to be believed, health to humans. With just two
or three cups a day you can feel a difference in your body and mind. It is said
to clean the toxins from the body while assisting many organs to achieve a
better over all condition. Its benefits have been recognized for thousands of
years while combining a great taste and aroma. It has many different types and
tastes. Green tea is a wonderful introduction into the joys of Tea
Culture.Oolong teasThe Main Oolong tea producing regions are Northern Fujian and
Taiwan. Oolong is increasingly popular, it has fresh taste and is an believed
also to be an excellent source of medical nutrients. Oolong is usually served as
small broken leaves like small green trees. Once they come in contact with water
expand quite substantially and give a great aroma of freshness and a sweet and
taste. Oolong not only tastes great but with just 2 or 3 cups a day you could
benefit from its many health properties.White TeasThe main regions of China for
white tea are Northern and Southern Fujian and Hunan Province. White tea is
perhaps the most natural form of tea. It is only made from the buds, when they
are in their most tender form. Like green tea, white teas have no processing nor
the fermentation stage of most teas. A rare drink and a wonderful subtle taste
developed by the Kings and Queens of ancient China.Puerh TeasYunnan is the main
region producing this fine tea. You will see it spelt in a whole variety of
different ways, Puerrh, Pu-erh and so on but whichever way it is spelt, it is
nevertheless the great "connoisseur Tea". Puerh has a unique taste and also
famous as a medicinal Tea - research has found many beneficial compounds within
this tea variety. It is a treat and like a good wine it should be drunk slowly,
while the leaves settle down in the cup. The similarities to wine do not end
there - the rule with Puerh tea is the older the better. Some of the best teas
are more than fifty years old. It has a strong brown color and distinctive
liquorish taste. A must for any tea enthusiast to try!Flower teasFlower teas
are produced in many regions of China - Fujian, Fuzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing in
Jiangsu province, Hangzhou and Jinhua in Zhejiang province, and in Sinchuan,
Jiangsi, Anhui, and Hebei provinces. Flower teas are teas to drink at any time
of day and they also go well with meals. For an extra touch of sweetness you can
even add some sugar, although make sure it is always in crystal form as opposed
to granulated. Also known as Jasmine tea, Flower teas have many different types
and tastes. Most are sweet and are alleged to clean out toxins while offering a
great taste. As the name implies flower tea blossoms in the cup while offering
that wonderful exquisite aroma.Kevin Woodward looks after the In Nature web site
which offers top quality organic Chinese green tea, other teas from China and
medicinal herbs for sale securely online. Memberships are available which
entitles you to discounts on the products and a free health consultation, the
latter is based on traditional Chinese medicine.
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