Basic Aquarium Ornaments

Ornamental fish


If you're a new fish hobbyist, perhaps the most fun part is choosing your aquarium ornaments and accessories. Yes you can certainly make your tank look so pretty, attractive and of course healthy for your fish. You want something that's not only going to look good, but something that will mimic the fish's natural environment. There are a lot of ornaments to choose from and depending on how big your aquarium is, you can only put so much. Of course you still want your aquarium to have enough space for your fish to swim freely. I find it so much fun to set up a new fish tank or aquarium. My mind is just flowing with a lot of ideas because you can create a lot of beautiful looks just by putting few decorative and at the same time functional pieces.


Rocks and caves are one of the most popular aquarium ornaments. Price can range from to 0. A cliff unit can provide your fish with a unique hiding place.

This is also a great way of hiding airline tuning or filters. Choose patterns and colors that look realistic. Plant bases are also great if you don't want the plants swimming with your fish. These ornaments resemble the corals completely down to the highly textured surface and they include special places where you can plug your plant into. Don't go for plastic bases. Driftwoods are also great for aquariums as they make everything look natural. Choose a driftwood that sinks easily, this type is specifically made for aquariums.

Artificial plants are aquarium ornaments you don't want to miss. Aside from making your tank look natural, they will allow you to transform your tank into something really beautiful. Remember not to buy just any type of artificial plant, look for something that is meant for saltwater and freshwater to make sure your fish won't be poisoned with toxic substances.

I really like the cypress mat plastic plant because it provides ground cover and it can be an ideal place where the fish lays eggs. Corals that come in differentcolors are also a good way to decorate your aquarium. Price range is to . Pick out something that can work both in freshwater and saltwater.