Freshwater aquarium

The freshwater aquarium is the most common variant of an aquarium. Are referred to ensure that all aquariums, salt content, a water density of 1.000 g / cc results in a calibrated at 4 ° C hydrometer. This is different from the brackish water and sea water aquarium. Freshwater aquariums can be further categorized into a number of other sub-classes: for example, in Altwasseraquarium, biotope aquarium eg Amazon basin, or species aquarium community tank, black water tank, Nature Aquarium or Dutch planted aquarium.

In most cases, new aquarium will start with a freshwater aquarium because in stores already a great selection of Complete Sets at low prices are available. They contain an appropriate lighting, an aquarium filter and usually a bar heater. The technique is included in these sets and simple. The operation of such freshwater aquarium is very easy after detailed information by appropriate beginners literature. A larger pool from a gross volume of about 120 l has a better biological stability than a smaller and therefore easier to maintain.