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Aquariums

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In search of original ideas for decorating the interiors of apartments and offices, designers are increasingly turning their attention to wall-mounted aquariums.

The need for aquariums that can be hung on the wall has been brewing for a long time. Constant attempts by ornamental fish lovers to find enough free space on tables and cabinets have prompted manufacturers of aquarium equipment to come up with an interesting idea. Why does the aquarium have to stand on something? After all, it can easily be placed on the wall. There are plenty of walls in houses, most of them are not used - isn't this a brilliant idea?

Representing a non-boring living picture, a wall aquarium can become a wonderful decoration for any interior. The effect of a living picture distinguishes it from other types of aquariums.

A wall-mounted aquarium will fit perfectly into both classic and modern designs; all you need to do is choose the appropriate size and decorate it correctly.

This aquarium looks like an LCD TV or a painting in a beautiful frame.

Aquarium painting Himat

Wall-mounted aquariums can be installed not only in living rooms and bedrooms, but also in kitchens and even bathrooms. Such aquariums look stylish in offices, restaurants, hotels and other commercial premises.

A wall-mounted aquarium is indispensable in rooms where it is not possible to place a classic tank.

In addition to its purely aesthetic function, a wall-mounted aquarium can be used to solve specific problems. For example, to divide the space of a large room into separate zones, and being built into an interior partition, it becomes possible to observe fish from two rooms at the same time. In the interior of a bedroom or living room, it can play the role of an original night light.

When decorating a wall-mounted aquarium , preference should be given to decorations that can be freely placed in the narrow space of the aquarium, without leaning against the display glass.

The weight of a wall-mounted aquarium , depending on the size, can be 100 kg or more; the width, as a rule, does not exceed 15-18 cm. When installing such an aquarium, it should be taken into account that the distance to it from the “point of contemplation” should be no less than the length of an outstretched arm.

It is also important that the wall on which the aquarium is hung is not exposed to direct sunlight. Bright light promotes the appearance of unwanted algae, making the underwater interior less tidy and expressive.

Installing a wall-mounted aquarium implies the presence of various equipment to ensure its life support.

Aquarium painting Himat

Today, some manufacturers of wall-mounted aquariums complete their products with everything necessary, which is very convenient. But despite this, it is still recommended to entrust the installation and launch of a wall-mounted aquarium to a specialist, since this is a very difficult procedure with many subtleties.

What is watercolor painting

Watercolor is an image technique that combines the properties of painting (a rich palette of colors and shades) and graphics (lack of relief, applying a thin layer of strokes).

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It has a peculiarity - watercolor paints, dissolved in water, form a suspension of fine pigment, creating the effect of airiness and smooth color transitions.

Line of aquarium paintings “3D light show”

A special series for decorating an apartment, a country house and even an office. The aquarium painting retains maximum free space, allowing the room to “breathe”, and easily fits into any design project, giving it completeness.

And 3D lighting effects are an opportunity to choose the atmosphere in which you feel comfortable being here and now.

Choose one of 7 ready-made models or order a picture aquarium according to individual measurements.

Peculiarities:

• LED RGB lamp with remote control - tune in to the desired atmosphere in one click;
• 30 edging options: a palette of 25 glossy Lacobel shades and 5 matte Matelac tones. Tempered glass: Belgian quality, moisture resistance, environmental friendliness and durability
• Populated with fish, plants, decorations and microorganisms, taking into account your preferences. Thoughtful ecosystem: certified designers and aquarists work;
• Ergonomic shape - easy to hang on the wall (brackets included), looks compact and neat;
• All elements are hidden in a special compartment and do not attract attention;
• A low-noise compressor, a German-made filter, a water heater for setting the optimal temperature and everything necessary for the life support of underwater organisms;
• Fully automated system that does not require your participation - only fish food

Origin of the term

The basis of the word comes from Latin: the root “aqua” means “water”. The name of the paint in French sounds like “aquarelle”, translated as “watery”, “water paint”.

Landscape by Anthony van Dyck

In English the name sounds like “water color”, with the same meaning. In the Russian language, the term, as a word of foreign origin, was borrowed from the French language.

History of paint creation

Primitive water-based dyes have been known since ancient times, starting with cave paintings. In Ancient Egypt and during antiquity, the prototype of watercolor was a mixture of earth, water and raw egg white, brought by stirring to form a homogeneous mass.

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Ancient Chinese in the 2nd century AD. invented paper and painted images using a brush using a technique close to modern ones.

Installation of a “live” picture with a baguette

If you want to buy an aquarium painting, then in Moscow, contact. For 14 years we have been creating freshwater and marine aquatic biotopes of various shapes, sizes and contents. We carry out every stage ourselves - from creating a design project to installing an aquarium painting on the wall. The absence of intermediaries allows us to offer a loyal pricing policy and guarantee impeccable results. Our craftsmen make an aquarium painting with their own hands. Depending on the dimensions, gluing occurs at the installation site or in production.

We offer free development of a design project and prompt cost calculation. Approximate options are available for review in our office on Dmitrovskoye Shosse. For example, if you need a backlit aquarium painting, then come to us and see how it looks in real life. You will also understand what kind of algae you want to buy, as well as what decorative elements and fauna you like.

Properties and features of watercolor paint

Watercolor is a paint with an adhesive base, soluble in water. Binding elements of natural origin: dextrin, fruit tree seed extract, gum arabic.

Wing Albrecht Durer

The plasticity of the paint is given by a mixture of glycerin and invert sugar. Honey or molasses serve to naturally moisten a sheet of paper: they absorb and retain liquid. To protect against mold, phenol is added to the composition. Ox or pork bile helps paint apply evenly.

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Basic properties:

• richness of halftones and shades due to the application of strokes on top of the dried layer;
• transparency - the technique involves shining a sheet of paper through the paint to create an additional effect;
• weak saturation ;
• destruction under the influence of direct sunlight .

Paper and paint are quite fragile and easily damaged by physical impact.

Fish for a wall aquarium

a wall aquarium with bright, schooling fish, such as small tetras and barbs. The number of fish and their size must be suitable for the volume of the aquarium; it is recommended to adhere to the following ratio: there should be two liters of water per 1 cm of the fish’s body.

Many viviparous animals, danios, laliuses, guppies, and neons will fit well into the interior of such an aquarium. The mutual compatibility of the fish in character and size should be taken into account.

Quite often, wall aquariums are populated with “flat” species of fish - such as angelfish, they look impressive, but as they grow up they feel uncomfortable in a narrow corridor.

Bottom-dwelling fish such as catfish are not recommended.

Goldfish and some types of cichlids, when digging the soil, raise dirt from the bottom, often damaging plant roots, forcing the aquarium owner to clean the tank more often, which is quite problematic for such aquariums.

Watercolor techniques

They differ in the moisture content of the brush and sheet, one or more layers of color application.

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The technique of watercolor painting on dry paper is single-layer ( Italian ), making it easier to control the paint:

• a wet brush is used, strokes are placed one on top of the other, mixing shades;
• a pressed brush is used, the strokes are clear, the image is close to the graphics.

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Multilayer watercolor techniques - the artist applies brush strokes on top of dried ones, increasing the intensity of the color. The styles are close to painting, but retain a sense of lightness.

Working on a wet sheet ( English technique ) creates blurred outlines and smooth transitions of shades. The combination of a wet brush and wet paper creates a strong blurry effect.

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Working wrung-out brush on a wet sheet results in clearer strokes.

Design options

The background of the wall model is a huge field for experimentation. You can leave it transparent, cover it with a classic sticker, or come up with something extraordinary. You can also approach the interior design with imagination, giving the underwater world completely unique features. Of course, the style of the aquarium should fit into the overall interior of the room. Fortunately, there is no shortage of materials for design today.

wall-mounted aquarium can be mounted in any room of the house. It has only one requirement - an electrical outlet. Plus, the wall must be designed to support the weight of the tank, especially if you are going to purchase one of the older models.

The products have firmly won their market share. Exclusive design, excellent materials and, most importantly, the opportunity to become the owner of an aquarium in the absence of a free table, chest of drawers or shelving are the best recommendations of these products.

An aquarium in the house is a great opportunity to relax. Even a short contemplation of fish can significantly lift your mood.

Everything that usually takes up an entire cabinet in classic aquariums is located in two side compartments in Himat aquariums.

Over several years of work in Russia, the company’s designers have designed more than a dozen aquarium paintings . Each work is unique. The company's portfolio includes Dutch-style designs with living plants, and pseudo-sea with stones and corals. The company’s specialists are the first who decided to design a real sea in a wall aquarium . This work was successfully completed and presented at the Zoosphere 2013 exhibition in St. Petersburg.

The company’s specialists are the first who decided to decorate a real sea in a wall aquarium

There is also good news for those who like to experiment in aquarium keeping. The Himat aquarium is designed in such a way that all included equipment is very easy to dismantle. This opens up almost endless possibilities for modernization.

The company has carried out work to install a foam separator as a filter system. This will allow you to create marine aquariums not only with marine fish and stones, but also supplement it with some other types of marine life.

Wall-mounted aquariums "Himat" are ideal for decorating living rooms, bedrooms, offices, and children's rooms.

Watching fish has a beneficial effect on a person, helps to relax, get rid of fatigue and stress. A piece of the underwater world has a positive effect on the comfort in the house, creating harmony and a pleasant psychological atmosphere in it. If you're dreaming of keeping fish, consider purchasing a wall-mounted aquarium . It is beautiful, sophisticated and does not require as much maintenance as classic aquariums require.

To summarize, we can say that Himat wall aquariums are a purely interior solution. The ideal design option for such aquariums is artificial plants and soil, plus multi-colored transgenic fish, the color of which can be selected in accordance with the interior.

For a serious aquarium hobby, be it keeping complex fish, creating landscapes, breeding aquatic animals and plants, it still requires several other containers and equipment.

History of watercolor painting

The art direction became widespread later than painting and graphics. The predecessor of watercolor can be considered the fresco technique; medieval artists used the style to create sketches and sketches.

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The founder of watercolor painting in the Renaissance is considered to be the German artist Albrecht Durer; Anthony van Dyck and Giovanni Castiglione worked in this style. Examples of work are rare; the technique was not widespread.

The classics of watercolor were brought to perfection in England at the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, thanks to the innovative ideas of Thomas Gurtin and Joseph Turner. The popularity of the watercolor technique was aggravated by the emerging fashion for portrait miniatures.

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Contributions to the development of art were made by the famous watercolorist Samuel Palmer, the prephaelite Lucy Madex Brown, and the post-impressionist Paul Cézanne. In 1804, a watercolor society was formed. In the middle of the 19th century, the technique became popular in the USA and France.