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

4 In most cases, different ornamental fish species are kept in an aquarium. When doing so, you must consider how fish live in their natural environment. Which fish har- monize, and which water properties are required? In the following, sera will give you some recommendations on how to select your ornamental fish and how to put together an aquatic world for freshwater aquariums. There is a special sera guide for marine water aquariums. Do you like a kind of fish that much that you want to keep only this species as a pet? Please get informed in advance whether the ornamental fish you want to keep is suitable for a species aquarium. In that case you decide on animals which originate from the same natural habitat. You can create a natural part of an aquatic world that you will hardly ever see otherwise. This fascinating aquarium type has many advan- tages. Fish, plants and decoration harmo- nize among each other. All fish require the same water composition. Maintaining these aquariums is relatively uncomplicated. And if you really enjoy this, just create a part of the Amazon water world, the tropical rain- forest and Lake Malawi at your home. This is like a holiday at home. But let us cling to a single aquarium at the moment. Aquarium for one fish species Biotope aquarium Community aquarium You will keep ornamental fish and plants that originate from different regions – just what you like. Of course you must be sure that the ornamental fish are peaceful among each other, and that requirements concern- ing water composition and temperature are the same for all of them. At first, sera will present you some orna- mental fish for community aquariums which are particularly suitable for beginners. In the following we will show you some biotope aquariums. Ornamental fish live in different water lay- ers. There are ornamental fish species that mostly swim near the surface, in the middle or near the bottom of the aquari- um. In order to have fish in all water lay- ers, try to consider this when selecting the fish. Also, you should know about the size of your aquarium before selecting your favorite fish. A basic rule is: 1 cm (0.4 in.) adult fish per liter (1 US quart) of water. An important tip Selecting ornamental fish

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

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