| ign="center"> | | | | In this regard, granite is considered as a harmless |
| Pet keeping is a hobby enjoyed by many of us. | | | | substance. Ornaments and rocks made out of it |
| However those of you who live in apartments | | | | can be easily used in the aquarium. You can use it |
| cannot keep pets. An alternate option that you | | | | as a substrate as well. Make sure that your |
| have is to keep an aquarium for fish. An aquarium | | | | aquarium has live plants. They not only provide a |
| can be as colorful as you make it to be. You can | | | | balance to the environment but also act as |
| add a variety of ornaments in your aquarium for | | | | ornaments. These ornaments also provide hiding |
| fish. | | | | places to the fish. The fish need these places to |
| When you are choosing decoration objects for | | | | sleep and take rest. The plants however, do need |
| your aquarium do not buy anything that is made | | | | some care regarding pruning and cleaning. |
| of limestone or plastic. These objects will alter the | | | | You should clean any object that you add. Wash |
| chemistry of the water in your aquarium. | | | | it thoroughly with warm water. If possible soak up |
| Limestone increases the pH and this alkalinity can | | | | the ornament in water for a couple of days to |
| be fatal for the fish. Also keep in mind that | | | | remove any chemicals that are stuck to the |
| cockleshell and coral are not beneficial for the | | | | object’s surface in the form of paints, |
| health of the fish. | | | | dyes, etc. Cleaning is the most essential part of |
| You should test the objects if they contain any | | | | the care that you provide to your aquarium for |
| limestone in them. You can do this by putting a | | | | fish. |
| drop of vinegar on its surface. If you see bubbles | | | | Do you really know how to make a great home |
| then the object has limestone in it and you should | | | | aquarium? |
| not put it in your aquarium. | | | | |