Selection of The Type and Size of the Aquarium for The Fish to be Maintained

Selection of The Type and Size of the Aquarium for The Fish to be Maintained

Meta-description: The type and size of the aquarium is an important thing to consider as the fish-hobbyist. Which one do you choose?

Do you want to buy a unique aquarium and fish for decoration at home? There are many types of aquarium fish that you can choose. But don't forget that you have to adjust the type of fish to the type and size of the aquarium.

If you are a newbie in this home aquarium things, then you must know the type and size of the aquarium that you are going to buy. Here is the list of the best kind of aquarium that you can have at home and the size of them:

1.Coral Reef

Now you can enjoy the beautiful coral reef in your house. The coral reef theme aquarium brings you into the magical world under the sea. The size of the coral reef aquarium is various, depends on the equipment you put inside the tank.

Besides the beautiful and amazing reefs made up of colorful rocks, what you need to prepare for this tank is enough lighting, chemical filtration system, LED lamps, and recirculation pumps to control water movement inside the coral reef tanks.

2. Freshwater Aquarium

Are you tight on budget but still want to have a fantastic tank in your house? You can choose the freshwater aquarium. The size of the freshwater aquarium can be smaller than the other kind of aquarium. The element inside this tank is also easy to find, as easy as the freshwater fish.

To have this kind of aquarium, you need to prepare the simple aquarium heater, filtration system, and standard plastic decorations such as marble, rocks, etc. Never add the elements like seashells because it will ruin the pH and make the freshwater fish die.

3. African Rift Lake

This type of aquarium comes in the medium until large size. Even though the looks are so amazing and beautiful, it is a friendly tank for a beginner. The tank comes with many caves and boulders.

The tank can give you such an exotic look that is good as house decoration. Don’t forget to put enough lighting so that the aquarium won't become too dark and shady.

 4. Saltwater Aquarium

In saltwater aquarium type, you can use the medium until the large size of the tank. The saltwater aquarium allows you to add some reefs, sea-shells, and another sea element to your tank.

However, you must understand that it might give you a significant expense. You need the marine salt so that the saltwater fish can live there properly. Moreover, you must change the water more often than the freshwater aquarium.

5. Brackish Aquarium

The beginners might be confused on this term, but the brackish aquarium is the mixture of freshwater and saltwater. The salt level inside is not as strong as the sea water, but it is still salty. The example of real brackish water is the Mississippi River.

Some fish that can live this aquarium is Puffer. The tank is quite exotic and unique, but you must understand that maintaining the brackish aquarium is not easy. Many people are failed to keep the fish alive because they need to pay attention more to the water and the high expenses. Moreover, you need a medium until a big tank to have a brackish environment.

Before choosing the type and the size of the aquarium, make sure that it meets your budget and time. So, what kind of aquarium above that you would like to have in your house?