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Cold water aquaria are for fish that are better suited to a cooler environment. The other two bigger ones that didn't die were actually sold as pet goldfish. In the later 18th century, widespread public interest in the study of nature was awakening, and fish were kept in glass jars, porcelain containers, wooden tubs, and small artificial ponds. First of all, they require a larger aquarium than most are willing to start with. The algae you have in your tank will only last so long.
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The Tropical Fish Handbook. Only 6 left in stock more on the way. The surface area contributes to providing superior in-tank oxygenation and it also facilitates the creation of attractive aquatic themes.
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Freshwater environments benefit more from short and wide aquariums, due to the larger surface area they present to the air; this allows more oxygen to dissolve in the water, and the more oxygen there is, the more fish you can keep. In general, a larger-sized aquarium provides a more stable water-world and the hobbyist can also acquire a greater number of fish. A large aquarium can also enhance aesthetic value. With regards to material, an all-glass aquarium is preferable due to its reasonable cost and its superior ability to resist scratches and discoloration.
Indoor aquariums are normally placed far from windows, heating and cooling ducts of the house because direct sunlight and temperature changes can negatively affect the aquatic environment. Overexposure to sunlight leads to rapid algae growth inside and outside the tank. Sudden temperature variations are harmful to fish. Fish come in a large variety of species, from several different geographical regions. Fish can be kept in different combinations of species and in different kinds of aquatic environments.
Four common themes include the community aquarium, the goldfish aquarium, the African cichlid aquarium, and the planted aquarium.
A community aquarium refers to the mixing of fish and plants from different geographical areas with an emphasisis on the color and hardiness of the specimens. An example would be the combination of gouramis , tetras , and rasboras with a selection of hardy plants such as Hygrophila difformis , Hygrophila polysperma , and Vallisneria spiralis. A goldfish aquarium can be set up as an unfurnished and bare-bottom tank to emphasize the bright coloration of the fish.
A combination of different varieties of goldfish and decorations that contrast with the vivid colors of the fish would make an attractive display. They may also feed on softer-leaved plants. An African cichlid aquarium commonly consists of Lake Tanganyika or Lake Malawi cichlid varieties, and generally requires a large number of rocks combined with a substrate of fine gravel or sand.
The rocky environment should provide numerous caves and hiding places.
Because cichlids, like goldfish, disturb the substrate by digging, plastic plants should be used as a substitute for live plants. However, real plants like Vallisneria or Anubias can be tried in a cichlid tank. A planted aquarium emphasizes living plants as much as, or even more than fish. Large groupings of plant species such as Hygrophila , Limnophila , Rotala , Vallisneria , Echinodorus , and Cryptocorynes with a limited number of fish is a good example of a planted tank.
It is important to select fish that will not damage the plants, such as small tetras, dwarf gouramis, cherry barbs, zebra danios, and White Clouds.
Planted tanks may include CO 2 injection and a substrate fortified with laterite or, in the case of a low tech aquarium, a layer of potting soil under the gravel to provide nutrients for the plants.