The separation of aquariums by type is quite conditional and most aquarists cannot come to a single true opinion regarding the main characteristics, based on which this separation will be carried out.
There is a separation of aquariums depending on the type of water, which will be filled. There are aquariums with fresh and sea water. Accordingly, only species of fish live in a freshwater aquarium, and only sea fish can exist comfortably in an aquarium filled with sea water. The same applies to plants. However, the difference in these aquariums lies only in different devices that will support the necessary parameters of water and microclimate suitable for certain species of fish.
It is clear that the technical equipment of the aquarium, in which water should be much more complicated than for a freshwater aquarium. There are mixed types in which the water is only slightly brackish. Maintaining water temperature in the aquarium is also an important aspect, for both marine and freshwater inhabitants. Only a gradual change in water temperature can be painlessly tolerate only a few sea inhabitants. They can live both in aquarium with warm water and in fairly low temperatures, but sharp fluctuations are unacceptable.
The most popular are the so-called Biotope aquariums, creating a microclimate that is as close as possible to the natural habitat of its inhabitants. For example, in the aquarium you can place artificial coral reefs, fill it with fresh water and populate it with cichlids, creating the illusion of a real coral reef.
According to the method of placing aquariums, are suspended, floor and aquarium-diaramas. Such a wide selection of the method of installing the aquarium makes it popular in both home and office interior. Когда размеры и конструкция аквариума вкупе с его обитателями и уникальным дизайном становятся украшением.