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What is the Swell Sunken Barrel?

The Swell Sunken Barrel is a natural-looking ornament that's designed to transform your aquarium into a characteristic underwater world. It's made from non-toxic resin, which is safe for fish and won't affect your water quality. It also has a weighted bottom, which will help it to stay rooted at the bottom of your aquarium. The Swell Sunken Barrel provides your aquarium with a lot of character, and with holes and a hollow interior, this décor piece also provides your fish with a place they can hide. With fine detailing and covered in a mossy-looking outer surface, this resin barrel is sure to fit right into any aquarium, giving it a unique aesthetic. The natural colours of this barrel are sure to prevent from distracting from the vivid colours of your aquatic life, whilst complimenting any silk or live plans that you may have. You could even use this Sunken Barrel alongside other decoration pieces along the same theme, such as Swell Shipwreck or Swell Resin Cracked Clay Pot, to create a beautiful aquarium that tells a story.

What are the benefits of aquarium ornaments?

Aquarium ornaments like this Swell Sunken Barrel aren't just great for you to look at, they're great for your fish too. By giving your fish something to explore and hide behind, you can promote natural behaviours and help your fish to feel more comfortable.

Thanks to their many cracks and crevices, aquarium ornaments also provide another surface for beneficial bacteria to colonise. This kind of bacteria is essential for a healthy aquarium, so the more you can provide a home for the better!

What other aquarium decor do I need?

When it comes to setting up your aquarium it really is up to you how you decorate it. If you'd like more ornaments like this Swell Sunken Barrel, then check out our range of aquarium ornaments. You can also add things like wood, stone and plants to your aquarium to give it a really natural feel.