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The Benefits Of Acrylic
Aquariums
by Jim Christian
Are you in the market for a new fish
tank? If so, have you decided
which type of fish tank you would like to purchase? When this question
is asked, it doesn't necessarily mean the size or the shape of the
aquarium, but rather the type of it. Unfortunately, there are many
first-time fish owners who do not realize that they have more than one
option. If you are one of those first-time fish owners, you are urged
to look past glass aquariums. Once you do, you will see acrylic
aquariums. After a close examination, you will see exactly what makes
acrylic aquariums one of the most highly rated and recommend aquarium
types.
One of the many benefits to owning
an acrylic aquarium is appearance.
Acrylic aquariums do not come with the noticeable black seals that most
glass aquariums have. This, automatically, makes acrylic aquarium more
attractive than traditional glass aquariums. In fact, the sealing used
on acrylic aquariums leads to another benefit of owning an acrylic
aquarium, strength. The sealing of an aquarium plays an important part
in its strength and reliability. Acrylic aquariums are sealed with
molecular bonds. This type of bonding is one of the best. Essentially,
this means that an acrylic aquarium should withstand the test of time.
In fact, that is why many acrylic aquarium suppliers offer lifetime
warranties on all or most of their acrylic aquariums. More...
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Which Aquarium
Filter Is Best For You?
by
Lee Dobbins
Having a good
aquarium filter is vital for the health of your
tropical fish and to have a crystal-clear tank that you enjoy looking
at. Without filtration, your fish would quickly die as the water would
build up with ammonia from their waste and uneaten food. This ammonia
becomes toxic to your fish so you need to provide them with a healthy
clean environment and ammonia free water which has been filtered
properly.
There are
basically three types of filters that one uses in a home
aquarium, power filters, under gravel filters and canister filters.
Some people even use more than one kind in a single aquarium. the type
of filter that is best for you depends on the size of aquarium you have
and whether it is saltwater or freshwater.
Under gravel
aquarium filters are a great choice for tanks that are 40
gallons and under. These filters are nothing more than a plastic
slotted piece that goes in the very bottom of your tank underneath the
gravel or substrate and tubes that run up the side. The under gravel
filter is a biological filter that pulls the water through the gravel
and then returns it at the top of the tank. the problem with these is
that the fish waste also tends to get sucked down into the gravel and
you really need to vacuum it pretty frequently. They also can get
clogged (although I had one for many years and it never did) and they
are not recommended If you want to have aquarium plants. On the other
hand, they are quite low-maintenance as they do not have any filters or
cartridges to change and unless you have a problem they pretty much run
unattended. More...
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Five Types of Aquarium Plants
by
Morgan Bancroft
A planted
aquarium can be a beautiful thing, but in order to make
your underwater garden look good and thrive, it's important to
understand the differences in the available plants. There are five
types of plants, divided by the way they grow. Each requires a
particular planting method.
Bulbs
There are some
beautiful flowering aquatic plants that grow from bulbs.
Unfortunately, they are frequently too large for an indoor aquarium and
are often used in outdoor setups such as koi ponds.
Examples: Water
Lily, Aponogeton
Planting: The bulb should be planted only halfway into the substrate,
with the top half exposed. Bulbs can be separated when they get large
and used to spread the plant into other areas.
Floating
These plants
actually float in the aquarium rather than stay rooted in
place. A lot of moss and fern-type plants fall into this category.
Floating plants are particularly useful in aquariums with very shy fish
that like to hide and in breeding tanks where fry need protection.
Because they cover the water surface, these plants can also create low
light conditions where needed by shading the area beneath them.
Examples: Fairy
Moss, Riccia
Planting: Not planted. Simply allow to float on the surface of the
aquarium water. More...
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