Aquarium - is the corner of the underwater kingdom, which is able to fill the house with a halo of comfort and magic. Scientists have long proven that by observing peacefully swimming fish, we rest psychologically, clearing our thoughts of unnecessary worries and anxieties. But, unfortunately, for the content of a full-fledged aquarium it is necessary to allocate at least a couple of dozen centimeters, and in a small apartment it is not always possible. However, the designers found an original way out of this situation. If you want to join the ranks of aquarists, but refuse this idea because of a lack of free space, pay attention to the wall aquarium. The design of this tank allows you to mount it inside the walls, so it does not take up excess space, becoming at the same time a bright and original interior decoration.
In today's article "House of Dreams" will try to understand in detail the construction of wall aquariums, the ways of their installation and the original design options.
Wall-mounted aquarium
Constructions and forms of wall-mounted aquariums
At first glance, the design of wall-mounted aquariums is no different from traditional tanks. They, as well as ordinary aquariums, are executed in the form of rectangles, squares or as a panorama with a convex front wall. But since these devices are built directly into the wall or other base, in the process of their manufacture a particularly strong flint glass or acrylic is used. In addition, the aquarium is often decorated with a special frame, which gives the product additional strength and completes its design.
Aquarium in the wall
Flat aquarium on the wall
Aquarium built into the wall photo
Aquarium built in the wall
Built-in aquariums in the wall photo
Depending on the design features, the aquarium of this type is divided into two types:
- built-in aquarium
Most often this aquarium is madein the form of a square or rectangular parallelepiped. During installation, it is installed inside the wall, wall or facade of massive furniture. Thanks to the special design, lighting and decorative elements, it seems that the aquarium built into the wall is a harmonious complement to the structure.
Wall-mounted aquariums-paintings
Wall-mounted aquarium in the bedroom photo
Suspended aquarium on the wall
- wall-mounted aquarium or aquarium-picture
Unlike the previous type, this aquarium is not built into the wall, but mounted on its surface. Due to the special way of fixing the size and weight of the suspended tank is somewhat limited. If the volume of the built-in aquarium can reach 500 liters, then the maximum weight of the aquarium-picture should not exceed 80 kg in terms of safety measures.
Aquarium picture on the wall
Flat aquarium pattern on the wall
Wall aquarium photo
The choice of an aquarium depends not only on your aesthetic preferences, but also on the technical capabilities of the apartment. Even the smallest built-in tanks in total weigh not less than 100-120 kilograms, which greatly increases the load on the walls. According to the requirements, it is possible to mount the built-in aquarium tanks only in non-bearing interior walls. In this case, if the walls are made of expanded clay or gas silicate blocks, the process of installing the aquarium is possible at any stage of the repair work, becausethese materials are easy to process. If you want to design a built-in aquarium in a brick wall, then this is possible only at the stage of its bookmarking, becausethe removal of bricks will lead to a breakdown in the stability of the structure.
Aquarium built into the wall photo
Built-in aquariums
Built-in aquariums photo
In addition, it is important that the wall where the aquarium will be located, no pipes and other engineering systems.
All these requirements apply to wall aquariums, because, despite the fact that they are much easier to build in, they also create an additional load on the walls.
Aquariums between walls
Built-in aquarium photo
Wall-mounted aquariums-pictures photo
Care for built-in and hinged aquariums
Because of the special way of arrangement, it is rather difficult to care for the built-in aquarium. Most tanks are mounted in such a way that there is very little space between their top and bottom walls, which creates a lot of difficulties during any manipulation with the aquarium, whether it's feeding fish or cleaning water.
Specialists propose to solve this problem in two ways:
- firstly, to facilitate the maintenance of the built-in aquarium, its design must necessarily be equipped with additional filters, water aeration systems and cleaning compressors;
- secondly, considering the location of the aquarium, you can organize over it invisible internal lockers, which will provide you with comfortable access to the tank.
In addition, to carry out a full-fledged care of the built-in aquarium, you need to purchase special accessories - brushes with long curved handles, thin pipes for soil cleaning, etc.
As for the maintenance of the aquarium-picture, this process does not cause any special difficulties. Most of the hinged structures are equipped with an upper hinged lid, which provides constant access to care for the aquarium and its inhabitants.
Electronic wall aquarium
Aquarium clock to wall
Aquarium built-in wall
Wall aquarium photo
Interior ideas for built-in and wall aquariums
A built-in aquarium will decorate the design of the room, filling it with new stylish accents. If the technical data permit, the built-in tank can be placed absolutely in any room, be it a bedroom, a living room, a nursery or even a bathroom.
Aquarium built into the kitchen apron
Aquarium built into the
partition The aquarium and its silent residents look beautiful on their own, but thanks to various design effects this accessory turns into a real work of art. Many designers like to decorate aquariums in the wall with bright backlighting, which focuses attention on the main object and fills the interior with an interesting stylistic expressiveness.
Aquarium-picture on the wall
Aquarium built-in wall-partition
Flat aquarium on the wall Photo
Often built-in aquariums are framed in beautiful frame frames. Picking up the frame, which fits the basic layout of the room, you will turn the aquarium into a harmonious element of the interior direction.
Aquarium-picture
Aquarium-picture on the wall
Very interesting and stylish looks solution to place the aquarium in a through niche between two rooms. If you are frightened by the translucence of the walls, on one side of the aquarium you can plant a dense row of algae that will close the view between the rooms and give the fish a favorable microclimate.
Wall aquarium photo
Aquarium between walls
Aquarium in the bathroom built-in wall
The walled aquarium and various built-in tanks give the interiors a style expressiveness and originality. But that this accessory does not cause you significant trouble, carefully consider its design, and also study the requirements of the fish you have chosen for the temperature and microflora of your home.
