Fish and plants for nano aquarium

An unusual name for a seemingly ordinary container for keeping exotic fish - a nano-aquarium - is very popular today in the fishkeeping environment at home. The term "nano", meaning something small, came to us from Greece. Not so long ago, this applied to mini-reef aquariums, they were huge and took up a lot of space in the room. Today, manufacturers offer marine aquariums with a volume of less than 300 liters, there are tanks from 10 to 40 liters. Such a nano-aquarium will be a worthy decoration of any office or apartment.

Currently, anyone can buy a tropical freshwater aquarium in sizes of 5, 10, 20, 25 and 30 liters, you can buy a marine nano-aquarium with a volume of 100 liters. Many of them are offered already equipped with special equipment: various lamps, filters and, in some cases, even soil.

To maintain the life of fish and plants in the aquarium, it is necessary to purchase special equipment to create the appropriate conditions for the underwater flora and fauna.

First of all, it is a cleaning filter, which will not be difficult to find if the size of the tank is not more than 40 liters.

The situation with lighting for nano-aquariums is a bit more complicated. In some cases, for a capacity of 40 liters, it is enough to simply buy ordinary small fluorescent lamps and attach them to the lid.

And if you decide to purchase a nano-aquarium of a slightly larger size, you will have to pay for the pleasure by buying a tank with already equipped lamps and appropriate filters. According to the technical characteristics of the lighting in this case should be at least 2-3 watts per 3-4 liters.

When choosing flora representatives for your underwater world, take this process more than seriously. Do not strive for plants with very large leaves - they will not look in a small container. It is better not to buy fast-growing plants, otherwise you will have to cut them very often, spending extra time. Ideal are small and slowly growing varieties of mosses or ferns.

Experts recommend paying attention to Microsorum fern nana or nana petite species. This is a rather original small plant, forming dense thickets of emerald color. It is usually placed in the foreground of the aquarium.

Taxiphyllum javanese moss is very good in an aquarium, but it grows quite quickly, so in small containers it will quickly cover the entire surface. Therefore, experts recommend variety Vesicularia montagnei or weeping moss growing much slower. This kind of moss comes from China, the width of each bush reaches 5 cm, the appearance resembles our willow, for which he received this name.

The decor is good and echinodorus, creating a whole floating carpet. It is very tender and airy, with linear leaves, length - up to 4 cm, able to create whole thickets. In some cases, the flowers of the echinodorus are collected in an umbrella, sometimes they are simply located one above the other. Absolutely not demanding in care.

Red plants such as Rotala wallichii and creeping Ludwigia 'Rubin, create a unique effect on the background of greenery. They need bright lighting and constant cropping.

Pistia or water salad - An amazing plant for your nano aquarium. Large floating sockets on the surface of the water create an indescribable feeling. The diameter of large leaves reaches 25 cm, the root system sinks to the bottom, and in its interweaving, fish frolic with pleasure. It requires bright lighting and temperatures from +24 to +30 degrees Celsius, in colder water, leaf growth slows down.

Of stem plants, experts recommend Rotala wallichii or Didiplis diandra, which look good in the background of the aquarium, however, their growth is quite fast - up to several centimeters per day.

The list of plants can be continued indefinitely - it all depends on your imagination and the size of the nano-aquarium.

In containers of different sizes, experts recommend to breed only certain types of fish so that they are comfortable and do not lead to their death.

For example, mini-fish, such as, for example, green goradandia (Horadandia atukorali). The maximum length of this modest inhabitant of the seabed is 2 cm. They are very shy, keep in a flock, it is better to buy a dozen of them, so that they feel comfortable.

Tetra amanda - The tiny red fish feels perfect in the smallest aquarium. This is a real decoration of any sea landscape, however, do not overload it with a large amount. They discovered it relatively recently - in 1987, and it gained great popularity due to its golden appearance.

Dwarf Pecilobricons Surprise with their unusual, oblique manner of swimming. They have several names, but the main translation is rocket, which is quite consistent with the style of behavior of these fish. This fish has transparent fins both on the peritoneum and on the chest. But the red strip passing through the anal fin gives the fish mystery, as well as an inexplicable change in the pattern on the body.

Gurami fish (trichopsis) reach 3.5 cm in length and make barely audible sounds, very unpretentious in care.

Fighting fish cockerel decoration of any aquarium: bright color, speed of movement, fluttering veil tail - it is difficult to take your eyes off this instance. Coloring varies from bright red to blue-black, body length up to 6 cm.

Variegated Nannostomus nitidus (Nannostomus nitidus) in length reaches up to 3.5 cm. They can not be placed with larger predatory representatives of the seabed, otherwise they will be eaten. They live in the upper layers of water, keep in a flock.

Dwarf catfish long won the love of those who are engaged in breeding fish. They are active, friendly, but due to their small size can become prey for large fish. Float to the surface to capture air. In search of food, they can dig in the ground, creating “dusty” storms.

Ideal for larger tanks. gobies Trimma cana or Elacatinus randalli, growing up to 6 cm. Sea dogs will also look good, Blenniidaenumbering over 300 varieties. Body length - up to 30 cm, feed on algae and plankton. By the way, instead of scales, these fish have a thick layer of mucus. The color is diverse - from lemon to camouflage. They feed on food and shellfish.

Large nano-aquariums are suitable for the seabed fish from the pseudochromis family (Pseudochromidae). Their body length reaches 50 cm, on average it is preferable to individuals up to 29 cm. They have developed fins, an elongated body and bright color, which well enlivens the decor of the water world. They feed on crustaceans; places for shelters are required - driftwood, stones. Sometimes they are aggressive.

Popular clowns also look great in large containers. Active, they eat a lot, which creates additional pollution. Amphiprion clarkii, as they are called, they require a large volume of water, the temperature of which should be at least +24 degrees Celsius. They eat feed, like seafood - shrimp and squid.

To enjoy the colorful spectacle of your nanoworld will help the proper maintenance and care of flora and fauna. Listen to the advice of specialists, and you will enjoy the contemplation of the underwater world.

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