To your aquarium was beautiful, and the fish in it lived for a long time and did not hurt, it is necessary to maintain in the water the necessary concentration of oxygen, the water should be clean and fresh. The chemical composition of the aquarium water and its temperature should correspond to the conditions of the content of a certain type of fish. In addition, if there are plants in the aquarium, proper illumination must be arranged for their photosynthesis in the aquarium. All this can be achieved by installing the necessary equipment in the aquarium.
Types of aquarium accessories
It is equally important to purchase accessories that will help you take care of the aquarium. And such accessories are necessary both for a marine aquarium, and for freshwater.
- A useful object in the care of aquarium fish can become a trough. It will prevent dissolution of food in the aquarium, which leads to rapid contamination of water. The simplest feeders have the appearance of a plastic bar with holes through which the feed enters the fish. There are also feeders designed for live food in the form of worms. And an automatic feeder will allow you to leave the house and not worry that the fish will be hungry.
- A magnetic glass cleaner is an indispensable assistant when cleaning an aquarium. It consists of paired magnets, one of which is attached to the outside of the glass, and the other - to the inner. If you move the outer part, then behind it will move and the inner one. So the walls of the aquarium will be cleaned from the outside, and from the inside.
- A nursery or a fish rider is indispensable for breeding fish. After all, very often adult fish eat young animals. To prevent this from happening and use a special reservoir for the aquarium. It can be solid and float on the surface of the water. Another option - a cloth accessory, consisting of a frame and a grid. But the most convenient model is a combined reservoir in which water circulation is carried out, the necessary temperature is maintained and the fry in it are reliably protected.
- Siphon is used to clean the soil in the aquarium. Siphons are mechanical, in which water is pumped out with a hand pump. There are electric siphons in which water movement is provided by an electric drive. And for large aquariums use a siphon, which is connected to the water supply.
- To monitor the water temperature in the aquarium, there are special thermometers. They are mercury, alcohol, spiral, liquid crystal. The most convenient and accurate are electronic thermometers. There are models with alarms that report a decrease or increase in the temperature of the water in the aquarium.
- A set for cleaning the aquarium is also necessary. It includes a sponge for removing dirt, a glass cleaner with a blade that removes algal accumulations. Angle nozzle with adjustable handle is used to clean the corners of the aquarium.
- Do not do without the maintenance of the aquarium and without such an object as a net. They use it if it is necessary to catch fish before cleaning the aquarium or to set the sick individual off. The net should have a comfortable handle. For large aquariums, fish nets are used.
- To make a fish tank or, for example, a turtle look beautiful, you need an accessory for the aquarium as a background. It can be flat in the form of a film or volumetric, imitating various natural materials: the roots of plants, stones, etc.
- To properly organize the aeration of the aquarium, you need a compressor and various accessories for it. This includes the air hose, a variety of cocktails, tees, valves and air diffusers.
