Arrangement of an aquarium

The aquarium is a kind of underwater garden in your house. Therefore, the arrangement of the aquarium should not only be comfortable for its inhabitants, but also have an aesthetic value, in harmony with the overall design. Before starting to organize such a tank, it is important to determine the shape of the bowl, as well as the underwater inhabitants.

Mini-aquarium

The arrangement of a small aquarium is not more complicated than the organization of a huge reservoir. It is important to choose the right size for the normal life of the underwater kingdom. The minimum size filter and pump are suitable. Place the filter recommended under gravel to dissipate the flow of air. Do not forget about the backlight.

When choosing plants, it is better to give preference to unpretentious algae. In a confined space, the roosters, cardinals, guppies, swordsmen feel good.

Seawater aquarium

Often lovers of underwater creatures refuse to equip the marine aquarium at home, because they are sure that such a tank should be of enormous proportions. No, you can start with a small bowl. The organization of such an environment will require special preparations.

In addition to standard heaters, filters and lighting, additional elements are needed that will allow creating an ecosystem that is as much as possible identical to the natural environment.

1. For purification it is recommended to purchase live stones and sand.
2. Preferably use dechlorinated water.
3. For a marine aquarium, synthetic sea salt will be required, as well as a gravimeter or hydrometer to determine the salt concentration in water.
4. Place the stones first and only then sand the sand.
5. After the first living creatures have mastered the aquarium, you can place corals.

The arrangement of a corner aquarium is absolutely the same as for tanks of other shapes. Such a bowl will require a special approach in terms of design and plant selection. Underwater garden allows you to create a unique effect, and for the inhabitants is more comfortable. For a corner aquarium, you can use a scalar, a sword, an apistogram.

Organization of an aquarium for cichlids

A special challenge for lovers of the underwater world is the arrangement of an aquarium for cichlids - representatives of percidical. Such tropical fish are very aggressive and do not get along well with other species. But their bright color and not quite ordinary behavior attracts the attention of others. The scale of the house for cichlids should be at least 120 liters.

Since the fish of this species are very active swarming in the ground, it is better to give preference to floating plants. Dilute the interior will allow algae with a strong root system and solid leaves. At the bottom, arrange sand, particles of no more than 2-3 mm. For the decor is ideal for artificial caves, trimming pipes, grottoes.

Aquatic for turtles

The size and shape of the aquarium for a turtle depends on the size of the animal. The water level should be twice the size of the shell. The optimum temperature is 25-30 ° C. The land should occupy not less than 1/5 of the total surface. To equip the aquarium for turtles as a decor, you can use not poisonous plants, stones without sharp corners, as well as a mineral block.