A very typical but also an undoubtedly very appropriate theme for an aquarium are pirates. Since the beginning of shipping, some pirates have tried to capture the goods of other ships. From time to time, ships went down, which are still lying on the seabed. Inside the sunken ships, even in the sea, live an infinite number of fish and underwater plants such as corals.
The old ships offer an optimal place for the settlement of a new underwater civilization. Likewise, it is also very likely to find numerous treasures waiting to be discovered at the bottom of the sea. Accordingly, an aquarium can create an exciting and realistic atmosphere with pirate decorations such as sunken ships or treasures.
When choosing decorations, it is important to remember that large and open objects bring two advantages at once. First, they have a great visual impact and enhance the appearance of the pool. On the other hand, they provide a playground or retreat for the fish. Fish love to explore new areas or retreat to a quiet corner and rest. An aquarium is just as suitable for this as a sunken ship on the open sea.
Dimensions: 4.7 x 1.5 x 4.25 inches / 12 x 3.75 x 11.75 inches
Weight: 4.94 ounces / 1.75 pounds
Material: Polyresin
Pirates of the Caribbean is probably one of the most famous pirate movie series. For fans of the films, there is the possibility to get detailed models in your own aquarium. First, we have the ship, the Black Pearl. This is available in two different sizes. The smaller version has a size of 4.7 x 1.5 x 4.25 inches and the larger 12 x 3.75 x 11.75 inches. This makes the larger model suitable for aquariums with higher volumes.
The level of detail of the models is medium. Some areas could have been more finely crafted, such as the sails of the ship. To prevent the ship from toppling over, there is a plate on the bottom that represents waves. With a weight of 4.94 ounces or 1.75 pounds, there is still a risk that the fish will knock over the decoration. To prevent this, it is recommended to cover the bottom lightly with gravel.
Matching the ship Black Pearl from Pirates of The Caribbean, there is also a figure of the main character Jack Sparrow. Together, a small movie scene can therefore be recreated. The figure is made of polyresin and measures 3.25 x 6 x 4 inches. Weighing 5.64 ounces, there is a risk of the figure being knocked over by the fish. To prevent this, the figurine stands on a small plate. Furthermore, it is recommended to cover the bottom lightly with gravel.
The level of detail is very good for such a small figure. You can see numerous details like the golden belts as well as the eyebrows. The model is suitable for salt and freshwater tanks.
A visually fascinating decoration is the Pirate Captain. This offers the option to let bubbles rise by connecting a bubbler and letting the pirate move the steering wheel. The required bubbler is not included in the price and must be purchased separately, just like the hose. However, this gives you a very cool and interactive decoration.
The figure’s level of detail is mediocre but can be neglected due to the price and functionality. Due to the low weight of 1.97 ounces, the manufacturer advises attaching the figure to the floor. For this purpose, there is an extra plate below, which can be buried in the gravel. The size of the decoration is 3.5 x 5.8 x 2.4 inches. This can be used in salt and fresh water tanks.
With the following decoration, you get a slightly larger model of a sunken ship. Made of resin, this model has a size of 9.45 x 4.92 x 2.17 inches. In a smaller basin, it thus becomes an eye-catcher. At the same time, it also has a functional use. Since it is hollow inside and has several openings, small fish can also use the ship from the inside. They can retreat inside, explore it and also play.
The level of detail is perfect for such a small model. There are numerous colors again on the outside, which are to show very fine fouling on the sunken ship. At the bottom, the model is only very narrow, which is why it tends to fall over. To prevent this, it should be fixed with gravel on the ground. The lightweight of 5.93 ounces allows stronger fish to move it otherwise. The decoration can be used in freshwater and saltwater tanks.
Typical for pirates is also a treasure. Because these were always in search of valuable gold treasures of other ships. Not infrequently, these went to the bottom of the sea during a fight. Thus, to this day, numerous treasures lie on the seabed. With the model also comes a small treasure in your own aquarium tank.
The treasure is made of polyresin and is suitable for salt and freshwater tanks. Due to the shape, the model stands firmly on the ground without tipping over. Due to the low weight of only 5.61 ounces, it is nevertheless recommended to attach it lightly not to drift up. Functionally, the 5.5 x 4 x 5.25 inches size model offers only a visual benefit. For the fish, it offers no added value.
Movable decorations significantly increase the vividness of an aquarium. The following model of a sunken and broken ship offers the possibility via the connection of a pump. For this, a pump must be purchased separately, which allows bubbles to rise from the ship. These also ensure that the masts move, as well as the lifeboat. Through moving parts, you get visually more life in the aquarium.
The level of detail of the ship is very good. It is also very interesting that it consists of two parts, which are broken. It can be placed even in medium-sized tanks with a size of 9.5 x 4.7 x 2.5 inches. Since it is very narrow at the bottom, it should be easily fixed by gravel. In addition to a visual benefit, it also adds value for the fish. Small fish can explore the fish but also get important oxygen by connecting a pump.
A very typical decoration for the pirate theme is a cannon. Each pirate ship was equipped with numerous cannons to sink other ships. Thus, many of them also went to the bottom and can still be found at the bottom of the sea. The resin model measures 6.5 x 4.5 x 4 inches, making it more suitable for small tanks.
The level of detail is very good. You can see the rotten wood and also the growth on the cannon. Due to the shape of the model, there is no danger of fish knocking the cannon over. There are also no special aspects to consider when cleaning.
The following decoration is a sunken pirate ship. You can recognize it by the typical flag on the mast. The model shows a heavily damaged ship due to a fight. There are holes in the sails and the hull of the ship. This allows small fish to swim through them.
Unfortunately, the quality of the model is not very good. The detail level cannot keep up with other decorations, and the coloring is not very accurate either. The colors are kept very dark and offer little liveliness in the tank. However, with a size of 8.7 x 7.3 x 2.5 inches, the ship will be an eye-catcher in a small to medium-sized tank.
Because of the strong odor of the material, it should be washed with clean water and stored in the air for one day before the first insertion into the pool.
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