Category: Fish Aquarium

The practice of keeping aquariums came about in the late 1800’s. They were fairly crude. Usually these ancient aquariums only had one side that was made of glass, with the other three sides being made of metal or wood. Most aquariums consisted of fish that were native to the region of its owner simply because of availability. Also most old school fish tanks contained only fresh water fish. The reason being that salt water would corrode the metal frame that held the aquarium together.

Aquariums drastically changed in the 1960’s with the invention of silicone adhesive. Metal frames became obsolete and more people started to keep salt water fish and invertebrates. More recently glass tanks have become less frequently used due to the flexibility of acrylic. Literally flexibility! Acrylic aquariums are far more for forgiving than there glass counterparts. If a heavy object strikes a glass tank, it will almost certainly break. The flexibility of an acrylic tank will prevent this catastrophe from happening. In addition, acrylic offers more flexibility in design than glass. Acrylic aquariums have been made into everything from coffee tables to gum ball machines.

That being said, there is a short downfall to owning an acrylic aquarium. They do scratch more easily than glass. When cleaning your aquarium, be careful not to use paper towels, and harsh or abrasive chemicals, as they can scratch the acrylic surface of the aquarium. Always use a cleaner specifically labeled safe for acrylic. Use plastic or rubber scrubbers, rather than metal to clean the sides of an acrylic tank. Be careful not to accidentally pick up a piece of substrate or gravel while cleaning the inside of the tank. However, if you do happen to scratch an acrylic aquarium, all is not lost. The tank can be repaired, unlike glass. There are acrylic repair kits available at specialty pet stores, your local hardware store and of course online.

When purchasing an acrylic aquarium kit, there will be many different options to choose from, at many different price points. Aquarium kits can be purchased at places such as specialty aquatic pet stores, from huge retail chains, or again online. A fish lover can choose from small cylinder shaped tanks that can double as a coffee table lamp to wall huge wall sized aquariums. While, there are some basic things that will be included in most kits, such as, …

When you purchase an aquarium for your home, it needs to be filled with a mix of different water types that are able to support the different types of fish and other aquatic life. If you are purchasing a new aquarium or replacing the old one, then you should think about what factors you need to consider.

This includes the size of the tank, the number of fish that will live in it, and what type of fish they will be. If you’re purchasing a new tank then there are some additional factors that come into play, such as filtration and lighting. Here is some helpful advice on what your aquarium needs.

What Your Tank Needs

The number one thing that you need to think about is the size of the tank. The bigger your tank, the more fish and other aquatic life that can live comfortably in it. Tanks are measured by gallons so it is important to have a range of what your tank will be able to hold. You’ll also want to consider the number of fish that you plan on having in your aquarium.

This will depend on what type of fish you choose and how many fish you have chosen to purchase. If you just want a few fish then all you need is 1 gallon per 3-5 pounds of total weight, but if you plan on having much more fish then this would require a larger space for them to live in.

Aquariums need lighting, filters, substrate, and decorations as well as a water conditioner and food for their inhabitants.

Factors to consider when purchasing an aquarium

The size of the tank is a factor that needs to be considered. It’s important to know how big you will actually need the aquarium to be because it isn’t just a question of how many fish can live in the tank. The more fish there are in an aquarium, the more they will produce waste, and the more water they will need.

If you are considering more than one type of fish, then make sure you have enough space for them in the tank. Additionally, if you are purchasing a freshwater tank, then make sure that there is sufficient filtration and aeration for both fresh and saltwater tanks. You also want to consider what type of fish you will be keeping in your aquarium; for example, …