A well-equipped aquarium is a must for growing strong and beautiful fish, even if the aquarium is small. Today, there is a pet editor to introduce to you the shape of the aquarium and the basic equipment you need to know, so that you can have a preliminary understanding of the aquarium.

1. The landscaping of the aquarium

1. Introduction to the shape

The common aquarium is usually multiple pieces of glass or acrylic The transparent material is made of silicone glue. According to the different shapes, it can be divided into square cylinder, round cylinder, one-piece cylinder (also known as ㄇ cylinder), bay cylinder and so on.

2. Square tank for aquarium

The square tank is the most common shape.

3. Aquarium cylinders

The cylinders are usually made of glass, made into a spherical shape with an opening on the top. Since the shape is not suitable for hanging filter equipment, it is generally only used for Breed fish such as betta or guppies that do not require high dissolved oxygen and water quality.

4. One-piece forming cylinder

The one-piece forming cylinder is made by bending the same piece of glass on three sides. It is more beautiful at the corners, but the objects in the water will be distorted when they are close to the corners. The front glass of the bay tank is made into an arc shape, which has a magnifying effect on the underwater scenery, but it also has a certain degree of distortion.

2. Equipment required for the aquarium

1. Filtration system

The system of mixing physical and biological filtration is very common at present, which can remove the pollutants dissolved in water. Nitrogen waste, phosphates, and other particulate matter, avoid the accumulation of these substances that could be harmful to organisms. Mechanical filtration systems are the most complex mechanical elements in a home aquarium and come in different designs. Most systems use a motor to pump a small portion of the water in the tank to an external water channel for filtration, and the filtered water is returned to the tank.

2. Equipped with air pump

The air pump is used to provide the right amount of oxygen for the water (and the aquarium needs to provide carbon dioxide). The air pump that was generally used is now less used, because the new filter system has been able to provide enough water surface flow for gas conversion. However, in some unexpected situations, such as improper use of carbon dioxide, the dissolved oxygen in the water is reduced, turning off the carbon dioxide equipment and using an air pump can quickly increase the oxygen density in the water.

3. Heating appliances

The heater of the aquarium is a thermostat that increases the water temperature when the temperature outside the tank is lower than the appropriate temperature. Conversely, chillers can be used in temperate aquariums, or to lower the water temperature when the outside temperature is higher than appropriate, however chillers tend to be expensive. In addition, a cooling fan can also be used to blow the water surface to accelerate the evaporation of water to reduce the temperature, but this method requires frequent replenishment of water to maintain the water level.

4. Other things to know

The design of the aquarium also needs to consider other factors: such as volume, lighting conditions, density of floating and root plants, sinking wood placement, cave or Overhang settings, subsand or subsoil, choice of organism species, location and orientation of suction and outlets for screening programs, water flow strength, and other factors (such as where the aquarium is placed) can all affect the behavior and survival of aquarium organisms .