The aquarium in the house is a colorful and wonderful world of amazing creatures. The aquarium will help to balance the microclimate in the apartment, improve health and mood. Setting up an aquarium is a time consuming and costly process. But in the future, aquariums equipped with the necessary equipment, with correctly selected plants and animals, require minimal maintenance.
Instructions
Step 1
The most widespread are fresh water aquariums. These aquariums are practical and unassuming. It is quite easy to take care of such a container; no expensive and specific equipment is required.
Step 2
Fish for a freshwater aquarium is easy to buy at any pet store. The bright representatives of freshwater fish include scalars, zebrafish, cardinals, etc. The inhabitants of the freshwater aquarium are attractive, do not require exotic food and specialized equipment.
Step 3
For a properly organized freshwater aquarium, it will be enough to make a weekly water change of 1/3 of the total volume. Conventional energy-saving lamps can be used to illuminate the container. Water filtration and oxygen supply equipment is simple and inexpensive. The cost of fish and accessories for such an aquarium is quite low.
Step 4
The disadvantages of such an aquarium include the fact that freshwater fish are not as bright and colorful as sea fish. The design options for a freshwater aquarium are not as varied as for a saltwater aquarium.
Step 5
Seawater aquariums are less widespread. The reason for this is the rather complex system of its arrangement. The advantages of such an aquarium include the ability to contain bright marine life and ample design opportunities. In addition to exotic fish, miniature worms, molluscs, crabs and polyps can be accommodated in the marine aquarium.
Step 6
When setting up a marine aquarium, there are a number of things to consider that can make it difficult to operate a marine aquarium. It is best to use real sea water for such an aquarium. If this is not possible, then you need to prepare a special solution from purified water in accordance with the norms. You will need special filters to purify the water. The solution should not exceed the permissible salinity level, otherwise the marine life simply will not survive.
Step 7
In a marine aquarium, the density of the water and its chemical characteristics must be constantly monitored. To determine these indicators, a special device is used - a hydrometer. It will also be useful to purchase special tests to determine the amount of nitrates and phosphates, pH. For saltwater aquariums, special biofilters are used to circulate the water. To illuminate an aquarium, you need lamps specially designed for marine aquariums. Such equipment is quite expensive.
