1
Q
tank location considerations
A
- proximity to power
- proximity to water
- proximity to waste disposal
- floor loading
- noise pollution
- proximity to light sources
2
Q
tank setup considerations
A
- cost
- space
- species
- breeding or not
- location
- health + safety
- aesthetics
3
Q
aquascaping
A
designing + arranging the interior of a tank setup
4
Q
affects of live plants
A
- filtration → absorb ammonia, nitrites and nitrates
- supply water with oxygen
- absorb carbon dioxide
5
Q
why use artificial plants
A
- for fish that uproot or eat live plants
- silk plants look natural due to movement
6
Q
what rocks to use
A
- rocks without rough surfaces or sharp edges
- ensure rocks are stable
- rocks that aren’t going to alter the chemistry of the water (e.e. not limestone)
7
Q
what wood to use
A
- branch or cork bark can be sunken logs
- malaysian driftwood and other dense woods sink to the bottom of the tank
- use pre-soaked wood
- hard root wood is safest
8
Q
ornaments
A
- can be natural or artificial
- increase attractiveness of the tank
- acts as hides and supports natural behaviour patterns (incl. breeding behaviours)
