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Different Types of Freshwater Setups
This type of aquarium does not get its just reward. Many feel
that freshwater aquariums are dull and boring; nothing could be
further from the truth. Freshwater aquarium setups come in
infinite styles with no two being the same, everyone has there
own preferences. When it comes to freshwater there are basic
themes which all tanks should be based on in order to be
successful.
First and by far the easiest and most common is Tropical.
Tropical fish are the cheapest to buy and include the common
names we all know, such as guppies, goldfish, mollies,
swordtails, Etc. No special water treatment is necessary except
to remove chlorine in some manner.
The next type and a bit higher on the demand meter is Amazon.
This type of aquarium might be considered to be a biotope, only
certain fish may be maintained in this manner. The water needs
to be stripped of all carbonate hardness while maintaining
general hardness and then the water must be slightly acidified
by using peat moss, or bog wood to introduce tannins as a result
making the water resemble tea. Water quality needs to be
monitored and adjusted regularly. The types of fish which enjoy
this environment to name a few are Tetras, Angels, Gouramis,
Neons, South American Cichlids, Etc.
The third type of aquarium and the next level on the difficulty
scale would be Planted. Planted aquariums require special
lighting, CO2 injection and crushed slate substrate; additives
should be introduced which contain iron to enhance lush growth.
Tropical or Amazon fish may be kept in the planted aquarium as
long as the water is adjusted to suit their needs and do not
have a high veggie diet!
The fourth and I feel to be the most difficult are Discus. This
fish has needs so specific it has a biotope all its own. The
water must be filtered using RODI and stripped clean, softened
with peat moss to make it very acid about 5.5 to 6.2 and temps
kept about 85 deg F water should be changed Bi-weekly and mixed
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