Mason Jar Aquarium

Create a fun under-the-sea adventure! These mini aquariums are great to put in your kids bedroom or bathroom and can be used as a night light!

Supplies

• Mason jar with lid
• Filtered water (Tap water works, but may be cloudy)
• Plastic aquarium plants
• Aquarium gravel
• Plastic fish and/or figurines like mermaids
• Seashells starfish, etc (Optional)
• Submersible candle lights (Optional – if you want to use as night lights)
• Blue food coloring (Optional)

Instructions

• If you want your aquariums to be night lights, attach a light to the inside of the jar lid using E6000 glue. Set aside to dry while you build your aquarium.
• Put the plastic aquarium plant in the jar.
• Add gravel around the bottom of the jar and to cover the base of the plant.
• Add the figurines, fish, seashells and any other items to the jar.
• If you want blue water, add a couple drops of food coloring to the water first and stir. Slowly pour the water into the jar.
• Screw the lid on.
• To turn on the light, remove the lid, turn on the light, and then replace the lid.