Aquarium arrangement and settlement

Each happy owner of the aquarium can tell his own history of tropical fish breeding. But any experience, as a rule, begins with errors. Newbies neglect recommendations, pinch the bumps. We will tell you how to avoid mistakes. What aquarium to buy for a novice? How to equip it with underwater facilities and decorations.

Planning

You definitely thought to buy an aquarium, but are experiencing difficulties with the choice. As experts say, the selection of the reservoir is completely dependent on the destination. It can be used for the following purposes:

• for growing vegetation;
• for reproduction or content of marine fish;
• for freshwater fish;
• for the content of amphibian living creatures, etc.

Before you allocate the budget for the purchase of a home aquarium, include a set of equipment in the list of required to purchase components:

• priming;
• stand;
• filter;
• compressor for oxygen supply;
• decorative elements (background on the back wall, squash, sunken ships, etc.);
• scrapers for cleansing windows;
• thermometer;
• siphon for cleaning the soil;
• automatic thermostat;
• set for water conditioning.

What aquarium to choose?

The decision on the choice of aquarium depends only on you. A classic option is the rectangular tank. As a result, this form is the most popular. In second place in demand there is a round aquarium. A compact "House for Fish" will decorate the interior, does not take a significant space in the room.
According to the material of the production of aquariums:

• glass;
• arilov.

The first differed fragility, heavy weight. The second, on the contrary, is easy and durable. However, the minus acrylic is a tendency to form turbidity and scratches. Glass does not have such a disadvantage.
It is advisable to acquire an aquarium with the lamp provided. At the same time pay attention to the quality of assembly, coatings, ergonomics. The last detail is important due to the regular cleaning of the tank. As for the lamps, it is recommended to give preference to luminescent lamps with a capacity of up to 1 W per 1 liter of water. With such lighting and plants and tropical fish will feel comfortable.

Where to put aquarium?

It is advisable to place a design on an even stable surface. More rational not to risk and provide for a reliable basis for aquarium, especially large capacity. For 100-liter tanks, it is recommended to collect or purchase a tumbler. Special racks withstand high loads, effectively distribute weight, do not deform the fragile design.

The choice of place depends on the conditions:

• light source;
• interior;
• security;
• lack of drafts.

Heat source (in close proximity to batteries to install aquariums cannot be installed).
Do not place the design next to heat and cold sources (heating radiators, air conditioners). Many tropical fish poorly carry the temperature differences. It is also desirable not to have an aquarium under direct sunlight. Otherwise, water will be regularly blossomed.
Place the aquarium in the recreation area, inaccessible to direct the effects of heating radiators, sunlight.

What to choose a filter?

The water filtration device performs multiple key functions. The main are:

1. Creating a flow.
2. Water purification from dirt particles.

On the market you can find external filters for aquarium, internal, type "Cups, mounted, etc. But the principle of operation for all devices is similar - the pump filters water through the corresponding compartments.

It is recommended to choose filters with compartment compartments complex. Thus, in one branch, the water will be cleaned of Muti, in the other - from biological compounds. Remember the larger the area of \u200b\u200bfiltration compartments, the more effective the water bio filtration will be made. This equally concerns the power characteristics. Ideally, the capacity indicators must reach 5-10 volumes of the tank per hour.
The filter selection depends on the type of aquarium. For compact designs, mounted, external or internal cups of type "cups" are suitable. For massive, respectively, only external filters with a high power indicator are suitable.

What to choose a thermostat?

The thermoregulation device automatically controls the temperature range in the aquarium. Power is chosen at the rate of 1 W per 1 liter of water. For compact aquariums and warm rooms, the thermostat power can be much smaller. Control the temperature of the water additionally, since the error of simple thermostators is up to 4 °, which is sufficient for the disease of sensitive tropical fish.

Carefully choose the water heating device, otherwise the inhabitants of the aquarium will suffer from supercooling or overheating.

How to choose a soil?

Soil is undeservedly deprived of attention when the aquarium arranged. And in vain, since it is the soil directly takes part in biological filtering. Namely, plants, all the inhabitants of the underwater world.

The choice of the type of soil depends on the aquarium. If you decide to breed large, moving fish, it is advisable to use pebbles. For tanks with vegetation, the following soil is suitable:

1. Substrate (Nutritious Soil).
2. Quartz crumb to 3 mm.
3. Washed (river) sand.

Additional aquarium care facilities

You will need a scraper to clean the inside of the glass. Scrapers are the following type:

• long devices with built-in sponge;
• magnetic (two parts are placed on glass from the inner and outer side);
• long devices with built-in rubber blades.

Practice shows that a simple household sponge is fully able to effectively clean the glass from dirt.
For cleaning the soil and drain of water, siphons are used - special elastic hoses with plastic nozzles. Some models are equipped with batteries for automatic water pumping. The people are popular with pear-type fittings. So, with multiple pressing of a pear, water begins to flow into the hoses due to the vacuum formed. The basic condition is to establish a drain container necessary below the water level in the aquarium. Choose models with a wide nozzle and built-in grille.

What to choose a compressor?

For underwater inhabitants, oxygen is a prerequisite for the existence. However, in the presence of a powerful filter and sufficient space, it is quite realistic to do without the compressor. If the fish do not float to the surface as a result of oxygen starvation, it means enough. However, when choosing fish for aquarium, consider the details of their content. For example, some types of tropical fish need high oxygen access.

Moreover, it creates a beautiful effect. Air bubbles, rising, decorate the underwater world with natural phenomenon. With the help of sprayers, you can create incredibly attractive effects of the movement of oxygen bubbles.

Thermometer and air conditioning

Thermometer is a mandatory attribute of a home aquarium. With this device, the temperature background is additionally adjusted, the degree of fresh water for aquarium is checked. In the event of a thermostat breakdown, the thermometer will demonstrate thermal changes. It is advisable to choose a compact nonsense device. Alternatively, you can use liquid crystal stickers.
When floating fresh water, various air conditioners like a dehlorinator and a bacterial starter will help. Dechlorinator, as is clear from the title, removes chlorine and makes water suitable for vegetation and fish.

The bacterial starter in turn populates fresh water with nutritional bacteria necessary to create optimal biobalansa. Using air conditioners efficiently saves time. Of course, you can put fish into temporary asylum and wait until water becomes suitable. But at the same time spends a lot of time.
Finally, a newcomer must be purchased for diagnostic tests:

• ammonium salts NH4 +;
• kH carbonate stiffness;
• acidity pH;
• nitrite NO2-;
• nATRATES NO3 and PO43- phosphates (for watercolor aquariums).

Scenery

Rear background plays an important role in creating a beautiful effect. The background selection depends on your preferences. For some, the best option will be the image of the powerful ship, for others, the scene from the cartoon "Mermaid". In one we are confident - wallpaper is not suitable as background.

In the form of scenery, you can choose the finished products like Korjig, the ruins of underwater cities, rocks - all this in a large assortment is sold in pet stores. With your own hands, create a scenery or the background is actually with the help of household instruments. The photo shows how stretched textile and plastic materials are perfectly looking at the back of the aquarium. Spectacular scenery leaves from brought from recreation, flat stones, seashells. It all depends on imagination and enthusiasm.
Beautiful landscape is obtained as a result of a combination of plants, bizarre stones, coriation. With the next holiday on the lake or the river, collect interesting components for decoration. If desired, they can be issued, painting with non-toxic paints.

Conclusion

Before the acquisition of aquarium and equipment, examine all the nuances of the content of fish, snails, amphibians. For example, aquarium for the turtle is designated with the mandatory presence of sandy island. Amphibian turtles do not spend all the time in the aquatic element. This must be considered. This applies to all the inhabitants of the aquarium. For one type of fish, some conditions are suitable for another - categorically others.
After reading the recommendations, having studied the optimal conditions for the detention of fish and amphibians, you can move from theory to practice.