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Now you have your aquarium and perhaps your fish it's time to liven things up with a few aquarium ornaments. So, what are the most important considerations when deciding what to get?

You need to make sure the aquarium ornaments made from safe materials and that they will improve the environment for your fish as well as increasing your viewing pleasure. Of course you also need to consider the range of available ornaments and how much you want to spend.

If you have Betta fish, ornaments are almost a necessity given their fighting habits it gives them some chance of escape! In addition, plants are useful for fish (such as Betta) who need to surface for oxygen as they can use the plants to lean on for support. It is also worth considering that the plants give the fish somewhere to lay their eggs when breeding as well as being useful in hiding the tank plumbing that is not renowned for being pretty!

Different materials are used to make aquarium ornaments, for example, driftwood, gravel, coral, plants (natural and artificial), ceramic and rock. To be safe, you must also ensure that anything you put in the tank is marked as suitable for aquariums so you don't pollute the water and harm the fish. Make sure there are no sharp edges on any ornaments and aim to cover around 50% of the aquarium and logically, keep the smaller items to the front of the tank.

It is obviously important to consider the size of the aquarium ornaments in relation to the size of your receptacle and the number of fish you have. Also remember that when cleaning your aquarium you'll need to deal with the ornaments as well by using special aquarium cleaners (your household bleach just won't do!).

OK, that said, the choice is yours. Maybe you'd also like to get a background for your aquarium, a Disney ornament, maybe some coral, a sunken ship or Greek architecture. You can decorate your aquarium from just a few dollars so that your fish are happier and you will have a superb visual treat in store for you.