aquascaping
nounUK /ˈækwəˌskeɪpɪŋ/
US /ˈækwəˌskeɪpɪŋ/
The hobby of arranging plants, rocks, and water inside a fish tank to make it look like a pretty underwater garden.
She spent all weekend aquascaping her new fish tank with tiny green plants and smooth stones.
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2. The art of designing and building natural-looking underwater landscapes for display.
His aquascaping won first prize at the aquarium show.
3. The process of shaping and arranging the physical features of a water environment, such as a pond or stream.
The park's aquascaping created a calm pond with reeds and rocks.
4. The craft of combining living plants and non-living materials to create a balanced mini-ecosystem in water.
Good aquascaping keeps the water clean and the fish healthy.