sera guide - How to set up an aquarium according to nature

38 The correct location When choosing the location, bear in mind that subsequently moving the aquarium is difficult. A decorated and filled 100 liter (26 US gal.) aquarium weighs up to 150 kg (331 lb. – without cabinet)! In older buildings we recommend that you gather information about the stability of the floor first. Take into account that the viewers’ weight adds to the aquarium weight! A small aquarium can add to more than 300 kg (662 lb.) in a small area of floor space. Quiet places in the room which are far from the window are best. Sunlight com ing in through the window promotes algae growth. Furthermore, the fish start to swim in a slanting way as – frankly speaking – ‘up’ to them is where the light comes from. In a dark corner of the room the aquarium optically stands out better, and the fish are less frequently disturbed by persons rush- ing along, opening doors, etc. The power supply In any case you will need a (multiple) mains supply close to the aquarium in order to connect filter, heater, lighting, etc. The power supply should, if possible, be above the aquarium as then no water (e.g., during the water change or refilling) can run into the socket. The rack In case you do not want to place the aquari- um on a cabinet, you will need a suitable rack. It must be stable and stand exactly horizontally. A spirit level is very helpful. Place a safety pad and heat insulation below the aquarium to avoid tension caused cracks. The sera thermo-safe safety pad reduces the danger of breaking glass caused by e.g., single sand grains or ten- sion caused cracks caused by torsion of the wooden cabinet. sera Biotop Cubes are not placed onto a safety pad as they are equipped with a glued-on safety frame. Location and aquarium preparation

sera guide - How to set up an aquarium according to nature

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