Experiences about aquariums mostly start at childhood. During this time, fish owners are almost always provided with insufficient information regarding aquarium success. Many fall into the trap that smaller items, thus, smaller aquariums are the best type of aquariums for beginners. However, in reality, the smaller the aquarium the more skills required in maintaining them. "Nano aquariums", as small aquariums are often called, have grown in popularity in the recent years that they are no longer considered as initial aquariums for budding aquarist but also a perfect way of expanding one's aquarium hobby in a new niche system.
Nano aquariums are aquariums with tanks that range in size from about 40 to 120 liters of water capacity. These aquariums have compact footprints that make them a perfect fit for an empty corner or a bare wall. Their popularity have taken off in the recent years since it made fish keeping hobby easier and available for everyone whether they have limited space or not. Most Nano aquariums are mini reef set ups aimed at marine fish keeping and often called Nano Reef aquariums. These nano reef aquariums are more popular since they are often more suitable for those on smaller budgets.
Closed attention in maintaining Nano aquariums is a must as a number of fatal and irreparable problems may occur with these types of aquariums if not kept properly. Nevertheless, it still is far easier to maintain a thriving freshwater or marine system in a smaller environment -i.e., in Nano-aquariums -especially with advances in multi-stage filtration and compact fluorescent lighting.
Changes in water quality, temperature, and fish stress can be immediately realized in Nano aquariums compared with larger ones. As such, the aforementioned changes that often lead to frequent aquarium problems can be immediately addressed with Nano aquariums. However, in so doing, one needs enough patience, research, as well as extra diligence in working. Below are some guidelines you may follow in building your very own Nano aquarium:
a) A foolproof aquarium kit that includes both filtration and lighting devices must be chosen to ensure that component parts of the aquarium already fit perfectly with one another
b) Invest on a stand that can carry your aquarium's weight and select an appropriate location for your aquarium.
c) To decrease fish stress level, make sure to focus your "aquascaping" on a certain region, species, or community.
d) Go for a natural way of "aquascaping" works in keeping your fish healthy. These include live plants, rocks, sand, and gravel.
e) An occasional upgrade of wattage of the aquariums hood lighting is recommended to see better results in plant and reef growth
f) Make daily testing and observation of water quality, nitrate, and pH Levels. This is necessary in avoiding and eliminating possible aquarium problems. Also, to ensure better health for your aquariums inhabitant, make sure that you change the water as often as twice a week. Moreover, the filter media should be changed regularly in order to avoid excess toxins from seeping back to your aquariums.
g) To ensure a smooth running Nano reef that is free from algae, detritus, and other unwanted wastes, cleanup crew like red leg hermits, red tip hermits, sand sifter starfish, sand sifter gobies, turbo snails, and astrea snails may be employed.
h) To prevent any fatal system crash, act fast when problems arise
With this list of what to do to run a Nano aquarium, you may now start working and growing your aquarium hobby. Just keep in mind that a successful aquarist is Patient, Does Research, and is Extra Diligent with his/her job.
Nano aquariums are aquariums with tanks that range in size from about 40 to 120 liters of water capacity. These aquariums have compact footprints that make them a perfect fit for an empty corner or a bare wall. Their popularity have taken off in the recent years since it made fish keeping hobby easier and available for everyone whether they have limited space or not. Most Nano aquariums are mini reef set ups aimed at marine fish keeping and often called Nano Reef aquariums. These nano reef aquariums are more popular since they are often more suitable for those on smaller budgets.
Closed attention in maintaining Nano aquariums is a must as a number of fatal and irreparable problems may occur with these types of aquariums if not kept properly. Nevertheless, it still is far easier to maintain a thriving freshwater or marine system in a smaller environment -i.e., in Nano-aquariums -especially with advances in multi-stage filtration and compact fluorescent lighting.
Changes in water quality, temperature, and fish stress can be immediately realized in Nano aquariums compared with larger ones. As such, the aforementioned changes that often lead to frequent aquarium problems can be immediately addressed with Nano aquariums. However, in so doing, one needs enough patience, research, as well as extra diligence in working. Below are some guidelines you may follow in building your very own Nano aquarium:
a) A foolproof aquarium kit that includes both filtration and lighting devices must be chosen to ensure that component parts of the aquarium already fit perfectly with one another
b) Invest on a stand that can carry your aquarium's weight and select an appropriate location for your aquarium.
c) To decrease fish stress level, make sure to focus your "aquascaping" on a certain region, species, or community.
d) Go for a natural way of "aquascaping" works in keeping your fish healthy. These include live plants, rocks, sand, and gravel.
e) An occasional upgrade of wattage of the aquariums hood lighting is recommended to see better results in plant and reef growth
f) Make daily testing and observation of water quality, nitrate, and pH Levels. This is necessary in avoiding and eliminating possible aquarium problems. Also, to ensure better health for your aquariums inhabitant, make sure that you change the water as often as twice a week. Moreover, the filter media should be changed regularly in order to avoid excess toxins from seeping back to your aquariums.
g) To ensure a smooth running Nano reef that is free from algae, detritus, and other unwanted wastes, cleanup crew like red leg hermits, red tip hermits, sand sifter starfish, sand sifter gobies, turbo snails, and astrea snails may be employed.
h) To prevent any fatal system crash, act fast when problems arise
With this list of what to do to run a Nano aquarium, you may now start working and growing your aquarium hobby. Just keep in mind that a successful aquarist is Patient, Does Research, and is Extra Diligent with his/her job.
About the Author:
Dan is an environmentalist working in London, England. He considers oceans and other aquatic life as significant parts of human existence. With that, Daniel owns and regularly cleans a nano aquarium, which he considers a perfect way of reminding him of how beautiful nature really is.
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