tank setup

Question 1

tank location considerations

Answer 1

• proximity to power
• proximity to water
• proximity to waste disposal
• floor loading
• noise pollution
• proximity to light sources

Question 2

tank setup considerations

Answer 2

• cost
• space
• species
• breeding or not
• location
• health + safety
• aesthetics

Question 3

aquascaping

Answer 3

designing + arranging the interior of a tank setup

Question 4

affects of live plants

Answer 4

• filtration → absorb ammonia, nitrites and nitrates
• supply water with oxygen
• absorb carbon dioxide

Question 5

why use artificial plants

Answer 5

• for fish that uproot or eat live plants
• silk plants look natural due to movement

Question 6

what rocks to use

Answer 6

• rocks without rough surfaces or sharp edges
• ensure rocks are stable
• rocks that aren’t going to alter the chemistry of the water (e.e. not limestone)

Question 7

what wood to use

Answer 7

• branch or cork bark can be sunken logs
• malaysian driftwood and other dense woods sink to the bottom of the tank
• use pre-soaked wood
• hard root wood is safest

Question 8

ornaments

Answer 8

• can be natural or artificial
• increase attractiveness of the tank
• acts as hides and supports natural behaviour patterns (incl. breeding behaviours)