If you are thinking about having pets at home, but do not want to deal with either fur or complex personalities, or just do not have enough space for an animal to walk (or fly), you may consider buying an aquarium. Having an aquarium has certain advantages compared to other options (such as owning a hamster or a rabbit). Let us take a look at those few pros.
Aquarium as part of your home decor
First of all, an aquarium can act as an essential part of your interior. It will look extremely beautifully, especially if you combine it with other elements of your decor. You need to select an aquarium carefully for it to look stunning and add some extra charm to your place. Secondly, the fish itself might turn out to be a great companion. It is true that it is quiet and even pretty boring sometimes, but, on the other hand, it can have a calming effect on you, especially at times when you are under stress. Thirdly, there are so many fish varieties that, even if you do not have any ultra positive feelings toward fish, you will certainly love some of its species. In fact, choosing an aquarium and fish can be quite fun.
In order to choose a proper aquarium, first of all you should think about how much space you are ready to give up for it. Will it be a solo tank or a large container to occupy most of your living room wall? The size of the fish tank and the number of individual fish living in it depend only on you. It is also up to you whether you choose a tank based on your preference for certain type of fish or, on the opposite; you buy fish depending on the ecosystem of your fish tank.
Choosing fish species
Of the wide range of fish species you may give preference to whatever you want. You may choose it according to the color palette of your room, so that there is more visual harmony in your interior design. You can also look at the size and behavior of your future silent companion. Some people like watching a school of fish swimming back and forth in a tank, while others prefer looking at couples of different species all placed in one environment, and while some enjoy a company of a single goldfish. It is also tricky to choose different mollusks and other water animals to accompany your fish. These creatures also need to be carefully selected, so they fit in with the environment, live in the same temperature as the fish, and are not eaten by the aquarium's master fish. Colors, sizes, shapes and purposes – those are criteria you might consider when looking for your mollusks, polyps or seaweed.
Your aquarium is going to be a part of your interior – another room inhabited with creatures that are different from you. It is going to be the best decoration in your apartment, which is why you need to come to this seriously and with some creativity. In the end, everyone should be happy with your choice – the fish as well as you and your guests.
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