Aquarium Types
November 14th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
In most cases, a variety of decorative fish species can be kept in differing aquarium types. By doing this, you must look at how fish live in their natural environment. Which ornamental fish harmonize, and what water properties are required for for each one. In the next section, we give you a few recommendations for the right way of selecting your ornamental fish and how to put together an aquatic world for freshwater aquariums.Just like in our world, each fish species in the aquatic world has its own special characteristics and requirements, which are not always well-matched with the other fish. It is significant to think about territorial behavior, serenity requirements, sleeping, and eating habits of the dissimilar species, and to keep species that harmonize well with each other.
Community Aquarium Type
With these aquariums you keep ornamental fish and plants that come up from different regions – the option is yours, within certain parameters. You must be certain to select ornamental fish that agree with each other, and that the water composition and water temperature needed for each species is similar.
We have included a small natural selection of fish to discuss here that are particularly suitable for the community aquariums of beginners. Guppies, Neons, Swordtails, Platys, Corydoras, Mollys etc. are all suitable candidates.
Single-Species Aquarium Types
Do you select one fish species over any others? Aquariums are often built around the particular requirements of one species of fish, but not all species can thrive this way. Before you buy, find out if the fish you wish to keep is suitable for an aquarium with only one species. Some examples are Discus and other large cichlid species.
Biotope Aquarium Type
These aquariums copy lifelike environments as close as possible. With a biotope fish tank you can give yourself a glance into the subaquatic world that is rarely seen by others. As these aquariums have specific requirements for fish, plants, and decorations as well as the water composition & maintenance, once set up, these aquariums are relatively uncomplicated. Popular biotope themes come from such areas as the tropical rainforests, the Amazon, and the African lakes. Numerous choices exist.
Aquatic TIP
Each fish species has a favored water level where it spends most of its time: near the surface, in the middle, or near the bottom. Keep this instinctive layering effect in mind when selecting your fish. Understanding the space requirements of your fish is also vital so you won’t stress your fish by overcrowding. The basic rule is 1-liter of water for every 1-cm of adult fish. (1.5 in. per gal.)
Most decorative fish live in shoals in nature and should be kept in groups of 6 – 8 specimens in the aquarium. The fish will also be more attractive to look at this way and assist in a more natural environment for your fish.
Bow Fronted Aquarium for MAGNIFIED viewing
Why settle for a Betta tank when you could get a Betta aquarium with sufficient room for your betta fish to have some fishy friends.
Manufactured by Betta these aquariums are designed to fit into smaller spaces, such as bedrooms, kitchens and your office desk!
These small betta aquariums include an excellent filtration system designed into the lid of the aquarium. Also includes lighting and aquarium pump.
