Aquarium Facts

Setting up an aquarium for home or office enjoyment can be a good way to create a focal point in the room. Watching fish in an aquarium is relaxing for people of all ages. Aquarium kits, accessories and related items can be found at large retail pet stores.

  1. Types

    • Aquariums aren't just rectangular shape. Bow fronts, wave fronts and even octagon shapes create visual interest.

    Size

    • Aquariums come in a huge variety of sizes, From a small pint sized betta bowl that can fit in a bathroom, to 100-plus gallon aquariums.

    Heating

    • If the aquarium will be housing tropical fish, you need a heater for the aquarium. The submersible device can be purchased at different strengths, to accommodate your size of aquarium.

    Accessories

    • Aquariums are usually covered with gravel on the bottom, and filled with plants, ceramic or plastic decorations, filtration systems, heaters and even automatic feeding devices.

    Stands

    • Aquariums should be placed on aquarium stands that are built to handle the weight of a full aquarium. Poorly constructed furniture may buckle under the weight of a filled aquarium.