How not to make a mistake when choosing an aquarium; useful tips

There are a great many varieties of aquariums in the world. We single out two. Special and decorative. Depending on the destination, there are many different forms.

Special aquariums are mainly rectangular in shape with not high walls, from 15 to 30 cm. Width can reach 50 cm. They grow fry. At the initial stage of growth, they need water that is more enriched with oxygen than adult fish.

Shallow depth allows you to quickly saturate the environment with oxygen, and a wide area surface, allows more air to come into contact with water, which increases the volume incoming air.

Aquariums are decorative. They have many different forms. Cylindrical, hexagonal, triangular, rectangular. Panoramic, with a curved sight glass. And wall mounted aquariums, in the form of a picture, are suitable for nature lovers with a small apartment.

The ability to create such a variety of forms appeared not so long ago. New materials acrylic and plexiglass have solved this problem. Previously, aquariums were made with an iron frame. Glass was glued into it. The design was very bulky and not quite beautiful. Naturally, various forms have not already been discussed. It must be remembered that if such an aquarium stands for some time without water, you are guaranteed to flow. The glue is drying out in the air. This problem was solved by frameless aquariums made of acrylic, plexiglass and plain glass. Plexiglass aquariums can have different shapes. But do not forget that plexiglass is not as durable as glass. Therefore, they may have different shapes, but they are small in size. It’s hard to break them, but it’s easy to scratch. It must be remembered that organic glass becomes cloudy.

Acrylic, the material is durable and flexible. Just right for a variety of shapes and sizes. But do not forget, an aquarium made of simple glass will still last longer than an acrylic one. Another drawback, it is scratched, like organic glass.

Glass frameless aquariums cannot be cylindrical or spherical. When gluing individual glasses at the joints, corners are obtained. A square, a triangle, a hexagon, a standard rectangle are shapes for them.

When making frameless aquariums, they use polished glass and glue of very high strength. Such glue does not dry out if it is left without water for a long time. It is believed that glass aquariums are most convenient at home. They are very difficult to scratch, easy to clean, and transparency remains for a long time. They are much stronger and more practical than acrylic and plexiglass. The truth is not to forget, the glass is breaking. Be careful.

All aquariums can be divided into the following types:

• Standard. They can be advised to beginner fish farmers. It is convenient in cleaning and for other actions;
• Panoramic. Stylish, modern. Due to the bending of the glass, the viewing angle is increased. And the form allows you to effectively use it in the interior of the apartment;
• Angular. It is very popular among designers. Such aquariums are hemispherical and trapezoidal;
• Screen. The width is equal to the third part of the length. In such an aquarium, fish are always in the foreground. It is very convenient when observing or catching bottom inhabitants, catfish, loaches and other animals;
• Round. Mentioned in this article for information. The model is old, little used;
• Cylindrical. As in the round, the fish in it have a look not natural, some kind of distorted reality. Suitable for lovers of fantasy and laughter rooms;
• Aquarium in the form of a picture. It’s hard to create decent living conditions. Restoring order in it is not the easiest, very time-consuming process.

What to choose for beginners is definitely a standard option. Convenient, practical, beautiful.

Do not forget. Beauty will save the world.