Advice To A Beginning Aquarist
Aquarium fish – one of the most popular pets. Probably almost everyone in my childhood was an aquarium, and for many fish content is passion for life, and someone brings a solid income. For some, the Aquarium – a source of calm, because in the hectic city life is so important to relieve stress and relax. For others, home aquarium – a real piece of nature, and it often happens that the aquarist chooses his profession a veterinarian or an ecologist. No matter what for you is the aquarium, its content is not easy. At every step beginner aquarist may encounter pitfalls.
Therefore, to find the source of information where all the fundamentals, it is so important. In Basically, beginners prefer to buy fresh-water aquariums, as content of marine life quite difficult and expensive. In freshwater aquariums (although, as in the sea) to meet other residents, but ryb.Eto aquatic plants, algae, snails, protozoa. Take care of them as interesting as the aquarium fish. If you decide to buy an aquarium, it is best to begin with a large (> 100 liters), as it's much easier to view that more than an aquarium, the harder it upset the balance of unskillful actions. In addition, a large aquarium can contain several types of aquarium fish and plants.
The most optimal living space for a small aquarium fish is the volume of 2.5 liters. Ie, the aquarium is 100 liters may be placed about 30-40 fish. The most reliable and safe for fish aquariums are rectangular frame. Although modern materials without any problems and maintain frameless structure. Soil is better to ask to pick up a knowledgeable dealer or an experienced friend, because choosing the most beautiful stones, can poison fish unknown toxic dyes or heavy metals. Buying an aquarium, it is important to remember that for him also need the following devices: a thermometer, heater, lights, compressor, net, feeding. It is recommended to combine lighting of the lamps red and blue spectrum, ie, krypton and fluorescent lighting. When buying plants should be avoided plants caught in a local pond, for example, for an average strip of Russia is Ceratophyllum. Such plants can be infected water parasites, from which later may suffer water inhabitants. The most unpretentious fish species are the guppy, platypus, but not necessarily begin with them. If you are confident in their knowledge, can choose the most favorite types you that will give interest to your hobby is hoped that these simple tips will help you avoid mistakes when buying an aquarium and its inhabitants!