Types of aquariums

Beginner aquarists correctly choose for themselves aquarium view is very difficult, because this requires taking into account not only the species compatibility of fish, but also compatibility with the temperature regime, rigidity and acidity of the aquatic environment.





Often newcomers by mistake into a mixed (common)the aquarium launches too big in comparison with other fish predators, select unsuitable aquarium plants, soil. In addition, a fairly common mistake novice aquarists is the wrong selection of the size of the aquarium - it may be too small or, conversely, large for the selected number of fish.



Therefore, to make it easier for novice aquarists to choose an aquarium, the Country Councils typical aquarium species (see the table).




In the types of aquariums presented, plants and speciesfish in most cases can be replaced by relatives, however, in order to avoid irreparable mistakes it is advisable to consult the seller of the pet store - he will tell if replacement is possible.



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Aquarium ViewSize, cmPrimingPlantsFish
Common aquarium for beginners aquarists-children60x30x30well washed aquarium gravel, grain diameter 2 - 4 mm; 7 to 8 kg
50 Sagittaria subulata

12 Ludwigia repens

6 Limnophila

Microsorium pteropus

4 Cryptocoryne petchii

50 Echinodorus tenellus

20 Paracheirodon axelrodi

1-2 Ancistrus dolichopterus

1 pair of Apistogramma cacatuoides

4 Corydoras hastatus or S. pygmaeus

or

3 females and 4-5 males Poecilia reticulata

2 Poecilia velifera

1 -2 Ancistrus dolichopterus

several Xiphophorus maculatus
A common aquarium for beginner aquarists100x40x40aquarium gravel, grain diameter 3-5mm; 24 kg
10 Ceratopteris thalictroides

20 Rotala rotundifolia

20 Lobelia cardinalis

5 Cryptocoryne affinis

20 Vallisneria spiralis

1 - 2 packs of Vesicularia dubyana

2 Nymphaea lotus

10-12 Barbus tetrazona

10 Barbus conchonius

15 Bra-chydanio rerio

2 Epalzeorhynchus

1 Labeo bicolor

4-6 Botia macracantha

or

40 Paracheirodon innesi

20 Petitella georgiae

2-4 Ancistrus dolichopterus

10 Nemafobrycon palmeri

1 Pterygoplichthys spec.

10-12 Corydoras

10 Carnegiella strigata
Large common aquarium "Africa"160х50х60aquarium gravel, grain diameter 3 - 5 mm; 64 kg
12 Ceratopteris thalictroides

8 Crinum natans

40 Vallisneria spiralis

20 Ammania senegalensis

4-6 Anubias lanceolata

10 Anubias nаnа

12-16 Phenacogrammus interruptus

10 ArnoIdychtis spilopterus

10 Nannaethiops unitaeniatus

3 pairs of Neolebis ansorgii

3 pairs of Gnafhonemus petersii

4 - 6 Notopterus afer

2 Ctenopoma acutirostre

set of Synodontis nigriventris
Large common aquarium "South America"160х50х60aquarium gravel, grain diameter 3 - 5 mm; 64 kg
8 Echinodorus bleheri

3 E. cordifolius

10-15 E. latifolius

100 E. tenellus

20 Ludwigia palustris

20 Myriophyllum matogrossense or M. brasiliense

Vesicularia dubyana

Hydrocotyle leucocephala


10 Paracheirodon axelrodi

15 Moenkhausia pittieri

15 Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

20 Hyphessobrycon flammeus

6 Papiliochromis ramirezi

2 pairs of Aequidens curviceps

6 Pterophyllum altum

4 Peckoltia pulcher

2 Panaque nigrolineatus

4 Ancistrus dolichopterus

20-30 Corydoras

20 Carnegiella strigata
Large common aquarium "Asia"160х50х60aquarium gravel, grain diameter 3 - 5 mm; 64 kg
12 Ceratopteris thalictroides

8 Crinum thaianum

6 Cryptocoryne affinis

6 C. ciliata

12 C. pefchii

20 Hygrophila corimbosa

8-10 N. difformis

15 Limnophila aquatica or L. indica

several Microsorium pteroptus

several Vesicularia dubyana

10-15 Rotala

several Nymphaea lotus

6 Balantiocheilus melanopterus

10 Barbus nigrofasciatus

10 B. everetti

10 B. tetrazona

10 B. ticto

15 Danio aequipinnatus

30 Rasbora heteromorpha

6 Epalceorhynchus kalopterus

6 Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

6 Botia macracantha

10 Votia sidthimunki

6 Trichogaster leerii


Common aquaria "Africa", "Asia", and "SouthAmerica ", presented in the table, by their species composition and set of plants are similar to the natural habitat of fish in these regions. Water parameters, such as temperature, stiffness and acidity, should correspond to the parameters of the aquatic environment of these regions.


Acquiring individuals for the described or other speciesaquariums, beginner aquarists should remember that you should not buy as young or too old fish. Having bought, for example, a very young fish, you can later find that this fish can grow up to 20-25 cm and can not live in a common aquarium.

Types of aquariums
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