Where to put the aquarium?
Decided to get aquarium fish? Congratulations! Now your house will always have its own small oceanarium, a fascinating and colorful underwater world. But do not rush to populate the aquarium. First choose a suitable place for it. This is important for the safety and well-being of the fish. We will talk about where to install an aquarium in our article.
Where is the best place to put an aquarium? So that it harmoniously fits into the interior and complements it, looks good, attracts the eye? This question is asked by every beginner aquarist. But external attributes are far from the main criteria that must be considered when choosing a place. The quality of life of its inhabitants, their health, as well as the integrity of the aquarium itself depend on where you install the aquarium. After all, from an unstable surface, it can simply fall and break!
Our recommendations will help you decide where to install the aquarium.
- The surface for the installation of the aquarium must be strong and stable. It is better if it is a sturdy table or a sturdy shelving unit.
- A filled aquarium is very heavy. The surface on which you install it must be able to withstand its weight with a margin.
- Where to put the aquarium in the apartment? Choose a quiet place, away from drafts, air conditioners, heaters, sources of loud noise and bright lights. Drafts and heating will affect the temperature of the water in the aquarium, and it will be difficult for you to control it. It is important to understand that some types of fish are very sensitive to sudden changes in temperature. Loud noise and harsh light are strong irritants for fish. Protect the aquarium from them so as not to stress its inhabitants.
- Direct sunlight is a serious enemy of aquariums. They lead to overheating of the water and cause rapid growth of algae, which will later be difficult to deal with.
- The aquarium and external equipment must be freely accessible. You will often have to approach him to control the parameters, do the cleaning, feed the fish, and just admire them. Therefore, access to the aquarium should be free for you.
- But with small children and animals, the situation is reversed. It is better to put the aquarium at such a height that they do not have free access to it.
Given these criteria, you can easily find the perfect place for an aquarium.
And one more useful tip. Do not forget that a filled aquarium weighs a lot. 1 liter of water is already 1 kg. Therefore, it is better to first choose a place, install an aquarium, and only then fill it with water. Otherwise, moving the aquarium will be very difficult!
Good luck with your installation!
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