Fish tank

Fish Tank

Photo credit to Jo Alabaster

You can choose a Fish Tank from a wide variety of shapes and sizes so you most definitely will find one that fits your specific needs. The most popular are made from glass or acrylic in many different shapes and sizes to fit in any type of space from a flat wall to a corner unit or even free standing on its own in the center of a room. The Biorb is also very popular.

Before deciding on the type and size, it is a good idea to consider how much space you have available and what kind of space it is. This will help you greatly in determining if you want a rectangular, triangular, round or whatever type that appeals most to you. By measuring your available space you can compare it to available aquariums.

When choosing a spot for your aquarium setup, choose a place where no or very little direct sunlight will reach it. Direct sunlight promotes the growth of algae which will make unnecessary work for you. With Algae Eaters in your aquarium and no or very little direct sunlight on the aquarium, it is hardly ever necessary to manually clean the algae on the inside of the tank.

Common Pleco

Photo credit to Christie

Chinese Algae Eater

Photo credit to Dianes Digitals

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