Types Of Aquariums.

Various kinds of aquariums exist but not all of them are meant for fish. Another type of aquariums are the ones for aquatic plants and they are also attractive. The fish bowl is the simplest aquarium. If an aquarium is to be made from a fish bowl, it should be one that is spacious. One also requires a small net and bottles each containing one gallon of drinking water that is not ionized. Using tap water is not safe for fish. One should also not use treated water. Additionally, some floating food is required. One requires to fill the fish bowl with water and then cover it with a plastic cover, in setting up the aquarium. Covering is important because it prevents fish from getting out of the bowl or another animal or object getting in. It is a requirement that one replaces twenty percent of the water on a weekly basis. If one solely depends on the water from the tap, there is a way of making it friendly to the fish. By using water conditioner on bottled water, water that provides the right conditions for the fish can be obtained. It is then left for three days before it can be used.

Cool water aquariums can also be made. Cool water aquariums are do not require heating since the fish placed inside go well in normal room temperatures. An aquarium, aquarium stand and its cover are the requirements in setting up cool water aquarium. Additionally, one needs to have a five inch fish net, fish food and water conditioner. Individuals setting up this type of aquarium should be keen to follow the instructions manual. Before the fish are placed inside, the aquarium should be set three days before. Only one fish should be added at a time and it should take three weeks before one fish and another. Each gallon of water should be calculated to carry a one foot fish. Having sufficient water prevents overcrowding for the fish.

Another type of aquarium is a warm water aquarium. This requires more skills to maintain than that of cool water. In its making, it requires an aquarium, aquarium cover, a stand and a power filter with BIO-wheel. A water conditioner and fish net of about 5 inch are also a requirement. Since the fish needs feeding, they should be provided with floating flake food and dried blood worms.

Betta fish vase is the other type of aquarium which is becoming increasingly popular. Its is often said that those who have betta fish vase aquariums can maintain their fish by feeding lily roots alone. Even though the fish eats the lily roots, it is not the most healthy option. The variety that should be fed to the food includes floating food and dried blood worms.