Before choosing to install an aquarium, the tutor should consider the welfare of the animals and answer some questions such as: do they have enough space to move? Do you have quality food? Are there places to hide? Are lighting and temperature adequate? What kind of aquarium do I need to have? How many different species of fish can I have in the same aquarium? Here are some of the questions you need to answer to enter aquariums.
As it was possible to understand, assemble and maintain an aquarium and its ecosystem is not an easy task and is not limited to placing only water, plants and fish in a container. An aquarium requires a lot of time, knowledge and patience. To assemble a successful aquarium, your concern will need to cover all aquarium components, such as aquarium shape and material, location, substrate, filters, lighting, water temperature. , the types of fish, etc.
- To find out what type of aquarium to choose.
- What is best for a beginner and how to keep it.
- Continue reading this Animal Expert article on how to install an aquarium and how to delve into the art of the aquarium.
Before you begin, you should understand that an aquarium is not just a decorative and relaxing object, it contains an ecosystem for which you will be responsible for managing and maintaining your balance. Preventing fish from dying, maintaining relationships well and preventing plants from proliferating is not an easy task.
Aquaarism or aquaarism is the art of creating fish, plants or other beings in aquariums, for ornamental or study purposes. It is one of the most interactive and educational pastimes of all.
There are two types of aquariums
Which may still be:
Each has specific species, see which cold-water fish and what saltwater fish you can have at home.
Remember that some exotic species may be majestic to admire, but it is not advisable to acquire them because they are very demanding in their maintenance and are endangered. Do not cooperate with illegal trafficking.
In the following sections we explain how to install an aquarium and what are the main problems to consider.
First, the tutor should think about the size of the aquarium. Its size will depend on the number of specimens and species you want to have. However, it is advisable to always start with an aquarium of more than 40 liters. An aquarium with a capacity of 200 liters is also a good starting point and allows to have a considerable amount of fish.
Here are some important recommendations on the location of the aquarium installation:
Filters ensure the cleanliness and quality of water, the environment of fish and aquatic plants. Each filter must adapt to the water capacity of the aquarium, as it should be sufficient to ensure efficient water filtration.
Filters can be
Lighting is essential for natural aquatic plants, if any, to perform photosynthesis and oxygenation of water. In addition, it ensures that provitamins and calcium attach to the fish’s body. In general, it is advisable to use artificial fluorescent light, using special lamps, which should be about 10 centimeters above water level.
The lighting time should be between 9 and 10 hours, as excess light causes a proliferation of natural plants.
A temperatura da água é um fator extremamente importante, uma vez que a vida dos animais está em causa:
The substrate can be of different colors and shapes. Fine, neutral sand is the most recommended substrate (river sand and basalt gravel), but it must move frequently. It should have a slight slope towards the back of the aquarium and about 5 centimeters tall. Contrary to what may seem, using more substrate is not an advantage, on the contrary, it causes the accumulation of debris and makes it difficult to clean up.
Warning: some substrates can alter the pH of water, endangering the life of living beings.
Always choose natural decoration such as stones, logs and plants. Remember that the more you imitate the natural environment of animals, the better for them. Find out which freshwater plants are best for your aquarium in this article.
Having almost all the items ready to have an aquarium, the next step is to choose the fish. Fish need a biologically stable environment. Here are some recommendations for inserting fish into your new aquarium in a balanced and safe way:
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