An important part of the aquarium is the selection of a suitable aquarium. A water house should be comfortable for fish, so you need to choose the best option for their maintenance. A 50 liter aquarium is the golden mean, you can say about it that it is small, but at the same time quite spacious for many types of fish.
Advantages and disadvantages
When choosing a 50-liter tank, it is important to consider all the pros and cons of such an acquisition. Of the main advantages, the following can be distinguished:
- it is possible to populate several schools of beautiful fish;
- the size of the tank allows you to place and mask various aquarium equipment, for example, a filter and a heater;
- compactness - such an artificial pond will look good in a small room or office;
- the tank can be interestingly designed;
- Suitable for beginners.
Of the minuses, the following points can be noted:
- You can not contain large and rare fish;
- the volume is too small to organize a marine aquarium;
- Compared to 100-liter aquariums, water is quickly contaminated, so careful control over the cleanliness of the environment is required.
Those who have been engaged in aquarium farming for a long time may not have enough of this volume to realize their plans, because over time you want to diversify the water world, make fish bigger and more interesting.
Shape and size options
In specialized stores you can buy an aquarium for 50 liters of any shape. Classic rectangular It is considered the most comfortable for keeping different types of fish. It is easy to equip it with various equipment, it is easy to fix filters, a thermometer, a heater on straight walls.Aspect ratios may vary, but aquariums of 510x270x350 mm are most often found.
Today, panoramic aquariums with a curved front glass are in demand. In form they resemble televisions of old models. They look gorgeous in the interior, but it is worth noting that they take up more space and distort the look of the aquarium inhabitants. Because of bent glass, it is not always possible to make high-quality photographs of fish.
Nevertheless, waterfowl are comfortable in such a reservoir, and in general an artificial reservoir of this form looks beautiful.
The front glass of an aquarium type is even more curved «moon». It looks unusual in the interior. Glass distortion is even stronger than in a “TV” aquarium. But sometimes it plays into the hands - you can come up with an unusual design of the water world, place decor items in an original form.
In offices, such aquariums are recommended to be installed at the entrance. The aspect ratio of a 50-liter aquarium of this type is 700x240x360 mm.
There are also quite extravagant forms, for example, elongated octahedral cylinders. This is a deep reservoir, the size of which is 330x330x600 mm. The aquarium looks interesting, does not take up much space and provides a good overview.
But there are some disadvantages in its content. Not all types of fish can live in such a narrow space. In an aquarium of this form, it is difficult to install additional equipment.
Those who still decided to purchase an octahedron, it is recommended to start such unpretentious fish as guppies, neons and males.
How to choose?
Today, manufacturers offer a huge selection of different aquariums. Before you purchase or order an aquarium, you need to determine the following points:
- who will live in it;
- where will he stand;
- what additional equipment will be required.
Currently, manufacturers offer aquariums already equipped with the necessary equipment. This is convenient, since you do not need to buy anything extra. Moreover, separately purchased aquarium equipment can not always approach the aquarium.
Equipment may not fit in shape or may not match in power.
Pay attention to what the aquarium is made of.
- Acrylic is a durable and lightweight material. It retains heat, so such an aquarium does not have to be equipped with a heater. It is easy to make holes in it for installing any equipment.
- Organic glass - The most common material for the manufacture of aquariums. Of the pluses, low cost and scratch resistance can be noted, and of the minuses - high weight and fragility.
- Float glass - This is a glass with a high degree of transparency. Such material accurately conveys the image of aquatic inhabitants, it becomes more interesting to watch them. The only negative for this material is the price. Float glass aquariums are expensive, often made to order.
Aquariums made of acrylic glass are more durable, therefore it is recommended to install them in public places of high risk, for example, kindergartens, hospitals and sports bars.
Where to install?
Aquarium can be put in any room. But for those who are sensitively sleeping, it is not recommended to place it in the bedroom, since filtration and aeration systems that work at night can disrupt sleep. The best place for an artificial pond is a living room, but it should be away from direct sunlight and heating devices. Therefore, you can’t put it near the window, it is better to choose a darkened corner of the room and equip the aquarium with special lighting.
You should not place the tank near the music center or TV: loud sounds will cause stress among water residents.
Ideally, if the aquarium is placed on a pedestal that was made specifically for it. It will withstand the weight of the tank and will look aesthetically pleasing in the interior. But a 50-liter aquarium can be put on any other surface, the main thing is that it is stable and durable, because the weight of the water tank will be about 60 kg.Do not place the tank on the floor or high on the cabinet; it should be at eye level with the seated person.
How to equip?
Fish need to create a comfortable water world, Therefore, to equip the aquarium, you will need the following things:
- priming;
- decor items;
- thermometer;
- lamp;
- aerator;
- filter;
- heater;
- cap.
Before arranging the aquarium thoroughly washed with soda.
Soil purchased in a store is also quite easy to rinse, but pebbles from natural reservoirs must be boiled. To maintain heat-loving fish, a heater is required.
The filter can be internal and external. The latter is more recommended, since it does not occupy the space inside the aquarium. Before buying lamps, you need to correctly calculate the lighting, because excessive brightness or lack of light will be harmful to aquarium fish.
The calculation of the required power is carried out according to the following formula: the number of liters x 0.5 watts. Thus, for a 50-liter aquarium, you need a 25-watt lamp.
How many and what kind of fish can I keep?
In a 50-liter aquarium, it is better to get small fish. It is worth considering the ratio of the required amount of water per 1 fish: for one individual 4-7 cm in size, 3-5 liters of water are needed.
This calculation is conditional, since much depends on the features of the content of certain species.
The following types of fish can be kept in a 50 liter aquarium:
- guppies - 20 pieces;
- neons - 20 pieces;
- swordsmen - 10 pieces;
- Pecilia - 10 pieces;
- molliesia - 10 pieces;
- cardinals - 10 pieces;
- danio rerio - 10 pieces;
- laliuses - 10 pieces;
- thorns - 8 pieces;
- scarlet, cherry and long-striped barbs - 8 pieces;
- speckled catfish - 5 pieces;
- goldfish and telescopes - 3 pieces;
- apatograms of cockatoo - 2 pieces.
Many aquarists prefer to contain several types of fish. Below are some interesting combinations for a 50 liter species aquarium:
- 10 guppies of different species + 5 danios rerio + 3 speckled catfish + 3 red swordsman;
- 10 neon + 5 any barbs + 3 catfish;
- 5 black mollies + 5 red swordsmen + 7 neon;
- 7 colored thorns glofish + 7 neon;
- 10 neon + 5 lalius + 3 small catfish;
- 10 barbs + 5 swordsmen + 3 catfish.
Fish of the same species, but of different colors will also look beautiful. For example, the glorious thorns strike with their various fluorescent shades. You can select several green, purple, blue and pink fish for one aquarium. In a 50-liter tank, you can create an amazingly beautiful water world with a variety of inhabitants.
The following video will tell you how to start an aquarium with 50 liters in operation.
