When it comes to Christmas, dogs and cats usually get to have all the fun with holiday-themed outfits, reindeer antlers, and yummy treats. You can’t exactly fit Christmas costumes or Santa hats on your aquarium fish, but they can definitely celebrate with you in other ways! With some cute decorations and creative gifts, your aquarium […]
When it comes to Christmas, dogs and cats usually get to have all the fun with holiday-themed outfits, reindeer antlers, and yummy treats. You can’t exactly fit Christmas costumes or Santa hats on your aquarium fish, but they can definitely celebrate with you in other ways!
With some cute decorations and creative gifts, your aquarium provides your little swimmers with a million opportunities to be festive for the holidays. Just be sure that any decoration you place in the tank is thoroughly cleaned and lacks sharp edges.
Here are 6 fun holiday decorations you can use for your tank!
Create a magical Christmas experience in your tank with red and green gravel! These colors aren’t exclusively sold as holiday decor, but you can find them online or in-store at affordable prices. If you’re feeling particularly festive, you can also add colored rocks and marbles. You can also buy a combine a gravel colors using green as a base to resemble a Christmas tree. Make sure that the gravel and rocks are safe for aquarium use.
Amp up your tank’s Christmas spirit with glass or ceramic holiday ornaments. Many holiday-themed ornaments are shaped as Santa Claus, Christmas trees, Nativity scenes and other Christmas figures. You can also use glass Christmas balls that you use to decorate your Christmas tree. Most pure glass and ceramic ornaments are safe enough to place inside a tank (though we’d ask a store member to be sure!). You should avoid any decor that has glitter and paint as this material can leak out and make your little critters sick.
How adorable would it be to see your fish swimming by a mini Christmas tree? Well, you can definitely make this a reality with a small plastic moss Christmas tree! The actual trunk is made of plastic and if you lay moss or an aquatic plant on it, it will cultivate it. It’s safe for use in any aquarium and your fish will enjoy having a spot to hide away in.
To go along with your underwater Christmas tree, create miniature rock gifts for your little swimmers! Just grab a few tank-safe rocks, tie a small ribbon around it and scatter them at the bottom of the tree. This beautiful holiday decor will definitely attract the attention of your guests and give your tank a hopeful Christmas mood. Before you place the ribbon around the rocks, rinse them thoroughly so dust or residue is washed off.
If you aren’t comfortable with placing objects inside your tank, you can opt for a cute holiday backdrop for your fish tank. Most tanks are transparent, so you can easily snab some holiday-themed wrapping paper and tape it to the back of your tank. Your fish may be entertained by the sight of Santa Claus peering at them in the back, and your guests will enjoy the festive spirit your tank has!
Another holiday decor you can place outside your tank are Christmas window clings or stickers. From snowflakes to Santa Claus, many clings and stickers come in various shapes and sizes to choose from. Your tank will not only look merry and bright, but also have a spark of elegance for the upcoming holiday!
With these fun and joyful holiday decorations, your tank will surely fit well in your household! Of course, don’t feel obligated to purchase these items all at once—experiment with these ideas and put together the right Christmas tank habitat of your dreams. We’re sure your beautiful fish will appreciate the added holiday touch to your home!
For Christmas, get your tank the best Christmas present you can give it with any of the Top 5 Best Algae Eaters! Your tank’s cleanliness is a must for the holiday season.
