Aquariums of 15 liters: varieties, selection, maintenance, settlement

Not always in the home space you can find a place for a large roomy aquarium. Nowadays, the so-called nano-aquariums, which are small containers with ornamental plants and fish, are very popular. A similar option would be a 15 liter aquarium. It is easy to recreate a unique design that you liked, and populate the space with small colorful fish.

Today on sale you can find aquariums of a wide variety of designs. But most often, small 15-liter containers have the following forms.

• Round. They look beautiful in any interior, they are easy to move. But you should know that fish in such an aquarium require a large amount of oxygen, since the round tank does not have enough area for proper aeration. In addition, spherical shapes distort the image and light. They are uncomfortable for fish.

• Square. Usually they have dimensions 25x25x24. Such aquariums are easy to clean from the inside. They do not distort the inner world of the inhabitants.

• Rectangular This form is considered ideal for an aquarium of 15 liters. It has a good overview and is comfortable for aquatic life. These proportions are convenient for cleaning and other important procedures. The width of such a container should be equal to the height, and the length should be 2 times the width.

Despite its small volume, the 15-liter aquarium needs appropriate equipment. For the well-being of fish in a small aquarium, it is recommended to install the following devices.

• Filter. The best option is a pump with an internal sponge. It must not be washed under running water so as not to cause the death of beneficial bacteria.Such an integrated filter is less efficient than an external filter, but is quite suitable for small volumes. You can keep the fish without a filter, but then daily care and too frequent replacement of water will be required. As you know, often changing the water is not very useful for fish living in the aquarium.

• Compressor. Aeration is necessary for any fish for normal life. With a small number of fish (1-2 small individuals) and aquarium plants, you can not use a compressor. But at the same time, one must carefully monitor the condition of the fish. If you notice that they are floating on the surface and gasping for air, then this indicates a lack of oxygen in the aquarium.

• Heater. It is necessary if the fish that you have chosen to settle in a 15-liter tank are thermophilic tropical species. A heater may be required in winter for an aquarium located in a cool room.

In small aquariums, you can engage in the cultivation of dwarf anubias, echinodorus dwarf Amazon, dwarf type cryptocorynes. Plants in a small aquarium regulate harmful nitrites, nitrates, ammonia. They are a natural place for sheltering fish. The soil must be clean and unpainted. You can put the root of the mangrove tree or any treated with boiling water and polished driftwood. On it with the help of threads it is easy to fix the bushes of anubias and plant other plants in the ground.

Remember that small aquariums are only suitable for small peaceful fish. Small fish up to 4 cm can be kept in an aquarium of 10 l with a density of 1 l per 1 individual. It is not recommended to start swordsmen, gourami, cichlids, zebrafish in a 15-liter capacity, they are too active and require more space. Amano and cherry shrimps are suitable for a small aquarium. They eat the remnants of food, clearing the space, and are no less interesting objects for observation than fish. The most suitable options for a 15 liter aquarium are the following small fish.

• Cockerels. They are unpretentious, have beautiful veiled fins and a variety of bright colors. It is best to keep the cock alone, as the fighting character prevents him from getting along with other individuals.

• Guppy. These are very popular Pecilian fish. Currently, there is a huge selection of shapes and colors of these fish. 2-3 pairs are quite suitable for a volume of 15 liters.

• Neons Most often they turn on blue and red neons. These peaceful active fish are incredibly attractive due to the luminous strip that runs along the body. When kept in a small flock of 4-5 fish, they look very nice against a green background of plants.

• Cardinal. Beautiful fish up to 4 cm long. It is unpretentious to the composition of water and its temperature. He likes to swim in the middle of the aquarium.

• Copper tetra. Non-aggressive fish 4-6 cm long with a beautiful reddish color. Tetra can be kept in pairs.

• Somik Antsistrus. This little catfish cleans the glass of the aquarium from growths. Better to keep one, use a filter and compressor.

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