Aquarium in the house - it not only is very beautiful. It is proved that observation of underwater life calms nerves, improves mood and puts in thought order. But in order that underwater life not only looked harmoniously, but also did not give inconvenience to underwater inhabitants, it is necessary to create for them comfortable conditions, namely it is correct to choose the aquarium size.
It is required to you
- the calculator or ability to do mental arithmetic, aquarian scenery and soil, small fishes
Instruction
1. For a start properly think what small fishes you are going to place in aquarium. In it it should not be very close, otherwise internal wars and, as a result, death of residents are inevitable. And it not for what you want to put aquarium. Therefore it is necessary to know what volume of internal space is demanded by any given individual. As a rule, the peace small fish of the average size (5-8 cm) demands 10-15 liters. Respectively, the more small fish and than she is more aggressive, more her it is necessary for those places peacefully to get on with neighbors.
2. Be defined what internal scenery you want to place what plants in what soil plant. It is impossible to forget that scenery, plants and soil occupy some volume of internal space of aquarium. Thickness of layer of earth depends on the size of its particles and fluctuates from 3 to 8 centimeters. That is the particles are larger, the more thickly there has to be layer of earth in aquarium. The background can also be volume (though it is more often not so) therefore do not forget to consider also it.
3. Taking into account all chosen positions calculate, volume what aquarium is necessary for you. As a rule, in shops the volume is already specified, and upon purchase you will know for sure whether any given aquarium will suit you. But if you do not know for sure the volume of this specific aquarium, it can be calculated by formula. For this purpose it is necessary to multiply length, depth and height of aquarium in centimeters. We will receive volume in centimeters cubic. This size needs to be increased by 0.001 to receive liters. Having chosen the correct aquarium you will be able to create beautiful corner in own house and to provide joyful happy life to its inhabitants.