Natural composition in an aquarium, natural elements

You can create a variety of landscape options in one aquarium by combining plants, rocks, gravel, driftwood, and background. The composition of an aquarium can be visually striking or boring. The reasons behind an aquarium’s aesthetic appeal may not be obvious to an outsider, but an aquarist designing the interior composition must carefully consider which aquarium plants and decorative elements will work well together and which ones are better left out.

One of the most important composition rules for natural/natural elements in an aquarium is to arrange plants so that they don’t cover one another. Plants with low growth tend to be placed close to the front wall, followed by medium-sized plants and finally, the tallest plants, near the back glass. With this arrangement, every leaf is visible.

The lack of symmetry is the second rule. A home aquarium should have a natural appearance, but nature lacks symmetry: plants grow aimlessly, and driftwood and stones are arranged haphazardly.

You must follow this rule when creating the composition of your aquarium: the placement of the plants and decorations should be haphazard but not disorganized. You must carefully consider the "natural disorder" in order to create a natural landscape.

For instance, two stones of varying sizes and shapes will look more harmonious than one stone placed precisely in the center of the aquarium.

Plant adjacent plants with leaf shapes that accentuate or complement one another, as opposed to suppressing. You can experiment with different green plants to create subtle color variations or arrange different colored plants close together to create contrast.

Although they appear more serene, compositions primarily composed of shade nuances tend to be a little monotonous. It will look good to have multiple independently planted plants with contrasting leaf shapes and colors against driftwood or stones.

The degree of compatibility between the plants and soil in an aquarium composition affects how it looks overall.

For instance, the background should be dark or black when using black gravel. Fish and greenery will look brighter and have deep shadows when the lighting is right. Plant contrasts seem more beneficial in this color composition than subtle shade variations. Single rosette plants will draw attention when grown in black soil.

A composition with light gravel has a different layout: the light is close to natural sunlight and has a yellowish tint against a light background. Since every leaf in the aquarium is well-lit, the landscape should be constructed on shades. The addition of one or two striking plants will liven up the arrangement.

Reddish gravel is already a more complicated option when it comes to making a composition that works. Since this shade of soil draws the eye, the background should draw attention to specific compositional elements rather than drawing attention to itself. If the majority of the plant has reddish leaves and a few large, bright green plants are planted as a contrast, the landscape will look good. The background should have a brownish tint, matching the color of the soil. An aquarium with a dark background will seem gloomy, and one with a light background will have too much variation.

The quartzite soil is exquisite. A light background of a neutral color will accentuate its delicate pink hue. Greenery appears particularly vivid and saturated in this arrangement; reddish bushes in this kind of reservoir can be left out entirely and still remain undetectable. The background’s black or other dark tones will make the scenery look too stark.

The composition should have a strong point in addition to the group planting of plants. This is a location that draws attention and sticks out from the surrounding area. To make it, one large, colorful plant with expressive leaves is typically planted, setting it apart from the other thickets or other simple decorative elements like driftwood or stones.

Any composition in the wrong lighting will not work, no matter how meticulously it is planned. The aquarium landscape’s volumes, textures, and shadows are all produced with the aid of light.

Deep shadows are produced by cold light, which also highlights the color of fish and brightens the tips of plants. This kind of lighting works well in compositions that contrast, giving a dramatic effect. Sunlight is closest to warm light. Reddish plants do best in such lighting, but some fish may appear faded. White neutral lighting detracts from the composition’s volume.

Stated differently, the choice of lighting is crucial to the overall success and harmony of the created composition, so it needs to be made carefully.

Lighting with varying spectra should be installed in aquariums, as their landscapes need cold light to support plant growth, while other lighting should provide harmony and completion to the composition.

The world of aquarium keeping today is dominated by two main trends in natural/natural aquarium decorating: the more recent "Nature Aquarium" and the well-known "Dutch Aquarium."

The Japanese aquarist Takashi Amano introduced the fundamental aesthetic concepts that form the basis of "Nature Aquarium" back in the 1990s, and they continue to be the most well-liked to this day. The "Wabi Sabi" direction of Japanese gardening is where the style itself first emerged.

The positioning and arrangement of stones, driftwood, and aquatic plants to create an underwater miniature that specifically depicts terrestrial landscapes is what distinguishes this style. The "Nature Aquarium" style of aquarium decoration typically depicts scaled-down versions of tropical forests, mountains, hills, or valleys.

The Golden Section is one of the elements of Japanese gardening that are typically used when decorating an aquarium in the "Nature Aquarium" style.

Envision a system of four lines—two vertical and two horizontal—that cross your aquarium and divide it into nine equal sections. The Golden Focal Point in your artwork is the intersection of the lines.

The "Golden Section" was initially applied by the Greeks and has long been a staple of art history. Martin Ohm first used the term "Golden Section" (goldener Schnitt) in 1835. It serves as a manual for creating artwork with flawless balance or for any other task involving the arrangement of objects in space.

The "Nature Aquarium" style is employed in three different variations:

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1. Concave or "U-Shaped" shape.
2. Convex shape or "Island".
3. Form – Triangle.
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1. Concave or "U-Shaped" shape.

As one approaches the lowest point in the center, the arrangement’s height and plant placement become less prominent, giving the impression that there is an open area in the center.

2. Convex shape or "Island".

Because of the way the plants and composition are arranged—low on the sides and high in the middle—this arrangement is frequently referred to as a "island." It looks very beautiful and can be combined with stones to make the plants and composition look like mountains.

3. Form – Triangle.

The plants and composition in this arrangement flow smoothly from high on one side of the aquarium to low on the other, creating a very pleasing visual sequence.

Recall that decorating an aquarium doesn’t always have to adhere to rules; if you exercise creativity and imagination, the outcome will be truly amazing.

The following sketches serve as helpful guidelines that you can use to try and replicate intriguing composition decorating ideas for your own aquarium:

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In order to replicate a natural habitat and provide a healthy environment for aquatic life, it is important to balance different elements such as fish, plants, and decorations when creating an aesthetically pleasing aquarium composition. You can create a beautiful and harmonious aquatic landscape that improves the appearance of your aquarium and the health of its inhabitants by carefully choosing and arranging these elements.

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