Small aquariums are not only beautiful, but also quite compact. For this reason, most people are looking for them to complement the corner of their living rooms and bedrooms. In this post, we will cover the best tips for raising fish in small aquariums.
It is considered a small aquarium if it holds less than 54 liters of water. In meters, this measurement corresponds to approximately 60 centimeters in length, which makes them a good option for smaller environments such as living rooms and apartment bedrooms.
How many fish can a small aquarium hold?
This is a very common question, to help you use the fish size rule as a basis:
- Fish from 2 to 5 cm: 1.5 liters per cm;
- Fish measuring 6 or 9 cm: 2 liters per cm;
- Fish between 10 and 13 cm: 3 liters per cm;
- Fish measuring 14 cm or more: 4 liters per cm.
Something extremely important that needs to be remembered is: the greater the number of fish inside the aquarium, the greater the available space needs to be.
To keep the aquarium as close to the natural and healthy habitat for the fish, some equipment is essential:
Filter: water quality;
Bomba: water oxygenation;
Substrate: to complement aquarium filtration;
Lighting: facilitates the growth of live plants;
Thermometer: maintain the ideal temperature.
We have selected some ideal fish for a small aquarium:
- Betta: they always need to be in separate aquariums as they are territorial and are susceptible to fighting if there are too many fish;
- Glass cleaner: its main characteristic is that it sticks to the aquarium glass, which helps maintain the space;
- Tetra Mato Grosso: They are known for the strong color of their scales and a curious fact is that they do not like to be alone in the environment, which is why they need to have more fish in the aquarium;
- Zebra fish: They can reach up to 5 years of life and adapt easily to other fish in the aquarium.
If you are thinking about setting up a small aquarium at home, we have a post with clear tips for having a healthy aquarium at home.
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