During the summer it’s easy to stay indoors where white bedding, white linen tablecloths, and elegant table runners make your home a peaceful and inviting environment.
However, despite the easy living of staying indoors, it’s nice to get outside and work in your yard and pond area, isn’t it?
Spend the extremely hot days inside, but be sure to make time to work on your pond in the afternoons. Also be sure to make your fish in the pond at home by investing in the right supplies.
A recent study showed that over one-hundred-million ornamental fish across the U.S. are at risk of increased aggression due to insufficient outdoor aquatic space and supplies.
The study compared a too-small, dreary pond to the human equivalent of a jail cell. It may not seem like an important issue to many, but for fish and aquatic lovers, it’s important to take a few easy steps to ensure that your fish are happy, healthy, and ready to live a long life.
It’s not difficult – many of the supplies you need are readily available and in addition to keeping your fish happy you can decorate your outdoor space with pretty decorations from The White Company.
Take a look at these important guidelines to determine what you’ll need for the perfect aquatic space.
Do Some Research
Whether you have already purchased your fish or are getting ready to set up a pond, it’s important to know a little bit about the fish you’d like to purchase in order to set up a healthy environment where they can thrive.
Some fish require salt water – only get these if you are prepared for some extra maintenance and education to care for them well.
If you want fish that are easy to care for and require less attention, be sure to purchase those. Make sure your fish choices match your lifestyle and financial ability.
Equipment for Outdoor Aquatic Space
Once you’ve determined which fish match your desires and lifestyle, invest in appropriate equipment to care for these fish.
It’s important to build an aquatic space that is large enough for your fish, especially if you are purchasing multiple fish. Imagine how much space fish have in an open body of water, such as the ocean or lake.
You’ll also want to make sure you know how large your fish will grow when they are adults, to ensure that your pond is large enough for them to happily turn and swim.
Invest in a good pond filter for your pond, use a border and rocks inside the pond that might look familiar, as well as familiar plants.
Décor
Fish like to hide, so be sure to fill your pond with items that will keep them feeling safe and calm.
Rocks, plants, and even man-made décor are great for adding some visual interest to your pond and also providing some interest for your fish.
When fish have the opportunities they need to do the things they naturally do, they’ll be happy, healthy, and live longer.
In addition to the décor for your fish and the other supplies that were mentioned to keep your fish in the best environment possible, set the mood outside and near your pond with a picnic collection, fairy lights, and other fantastic outdoor accessories.
It will be fun inviting company over and having them sit on comfy picnic rugs and seat pads.
These accessories will make it easy for guests to stay comfy outside while talking with you for hours.
If it gets too warm to stay outside for a long period of time, bring company indoors where they can enjoy your comfy white bedding.
They may even want to take a nap on the soft bed and then head outside to check out the thriving fish once more!
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