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What items can be used for aquascaping a saltwater aquarium?

Treasure Chests, Divers, Castles and Other "Stuff"

By Stan & Debbie Hauter, About.com

To the true saltwater aquarist, adding a little bubbling diver, treasure chest, clam or other items like these is unspeakable. They want their aquarium to look as natural as possible. But once again, if you want these types of decorations in your tank, there is nothing that says you cannot use them.

For an interesting concept in decorating, Aquarium Systems makes WonderFalls®, which are combination units of volcanos and waterfalls. These are designed to use INSIDE a fresh or saltwater aquarium. The volcano creates the look of an erupting volcano spewing red sand, or gently descending blue sand cascades down a mountain creating the look of a moving waterfall.

To add some bright color and imagination to your aquarium decor, products such as Deco-Replicas™ by Penn-Plax, Blue Ribbon's Exotic Environments® REEFflections line of Coral Clusters & Reef Replicas and StickUps, or other similar decorative items like these combine undersea fantasy themes with corals, sea stars and other marine life. There is quite a variety of stuff like this on the market, so just shop around if these types of ornaments suit your fancy.

These are some of the basic aquascaping and decorative ideas that we have to share with you. Do you have any products you have used or ideas you want to share? Feel free to post a message on our Saltwater Aquariums Community Bulletin Board.

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