Fish Tanks
Picking Out The Best Types Of Fish Tanks
By Jeffrey J
aquarium fish tank
Types of Saltwater Fish Tanks
Saltwater fish only tanks are types of saltwater aquariums that are set up with the emphasis on the marine fish and often have no invertebrates or other marine life. They are often very basic setups and are decorated with dead coral skeletons or synthetic corals.
When combined with hardy saltwater fish this type of aquarium system is a great beginners fish tank.
Fish Only With Live Rock (FOWLR)
The fish only with live rock saltwater tank is one step beneath the reef aquarium. Live rock is actual pieces of the wild reef that are collected in sizes small enough that the will fit into fish tanks. Live rock has been know to help stabilize water conditions and keep nitrates low, it also adds a real reef feeling to the tank.
Mini Reef Tanks
Mini reef tanks use live rock, high water flow and intense lighting systems to keep live corals alive and growing.
Picking Out The Best Types Of Freshwater Fish Tanks
Because of the many different types of freshwater aquarium fish, this tends to be the most popular choice as a starting point for this wonderful hobby.
There are two types of fish from which to choose, coldwater and tropical. Some of the more popular types of freshwater fish for coldwater fish tanks are goldfish, koi and some of the tetra fish species.
But of the types of aquarium fish, the most sought after by far are tropical fish. Selecting the proper species of fish is essential to the success of your fish tank. The types of freshwater fish for the tropical fish tank should be hardy and able to withstand variations and fluctuations of ammonia and nitrite as your aquarium becomes established.
Danios are an excellent type of freshwater fish. They include zebra danios, leopard danios and giant danios.
Cichlids are a very large and diverse group of tropical fish and African cichlids are an excellent choice for starting a new aquarium, but should not be kept with other fish, as they can be aggressive.