Ornamental Fish Production and Management

2.2.1 Setting up of aquarium

Setting up of an aquarium is otherwise called aquascaping. Aquascaping of an aquarium has two purposes.

i) To make the bare tank more attractive for the viewer.

ii) To simualte natural environment by keeping aquatic plants, rocks, gravels, etc.

Choosing a location

The tank should be set up in an attractive and convenient place, which should be free from direct sunlight. Aquarium can be set up in home, hospitals, restaurants, hotels and other public places. The aquarium should stand on a very firm base in order to avoid jerking and toppling.