| There is nothing like the attraction of having your | | | | discreet but can still be seen. The conventional |
| very own view of the ocean with fish swimming | | | | rectangular shape can be taken to new levels with |
| around in an aquarium. You may decide choose | | | | the addition of extras like putting it in a custom |
| some custom made aquariums, which they can | | | | made case that has area above and below that |
| make yourself or get someone else to do it for | | | | contains all the tubing and wiring. Go for glass that |
| you, because the space you have chosen does | | | | has a blue light behind it and the whole look |
| not take the standard size aquarium that you can | | | | changes. Don't hold back. The choices become |
| buy and it is already made. | | | | limitless. Wall mounted instead of having it as |
| An aquarium, whether it is in the office or at | | | | free-standing? Deeper or taller than your normal |
| home, is very relaxing and is something that can | | | | sized tank? |
| be captivating for a long period of time, as well as | | | | Type of aquarium - Saltwater or freshwater fish |
| setting off the room as a beautiful highlight. Live | | | | tank? Freshwater is less expensive in the form |
| coral and plants can be added to the aquarium to | | | | of start up costs however you cannot match the |
| create the illusions of a miniature reef in an office | | | | sheer brilliance of a saltwater tank. Are saltwater |
| or home. As well you can use different colored | | | | harder to look after than freshwater? While there |
| shells as well for the same effect. Don't know | | | | is more details that need to be considered; use |
| here to start? Thats ok, there are a lot of people | | | | the right atmosphere and know what care needs |
| who choose to get someone else to do all the | | | | to be done to take proper care of the fish. Do |
| work for them. It all depends on your budget and | | | | you homework first. Acrylic is the best material |
| how confident you feel about doing it yourself. | | | | to use as it is lighter than glass and it is easy to |
| The first thing to consider even before you you | | | | make unique. If your budget is a concern then |
| start is to decide on the size, shape and type of | | | | you can still go for glass. |
| aquarium. | | | | Choose fish and plants that live well together as |
| Salt Water fish tanks or Freshwater? | | | | you are designing an ecosystem. Some fish do |
| Size - are you going for an unusual or irregular | | | | not get on well and have some preferences when |
| size? Large or small? One of the great | | | | it comes to plants. You don't want to invest in a |
| advantages of a custom made aquarium is that | | | | lot of fish and plants that end up dead. |
| you can aim for a look that you normally may | | | | Choosing to go with custom made aquariums |
| not have considered. Then the only limitation is in | | | | opens up a world of possibilities that you may not |
| your imagination. | | | | have considered with a conventional aquarium. |
| Shape-Hexagon is a popular shape but triangular | | | | Take into consideration the factors I have outlined |
| can be placed in areas where space is limited. | | | | in this article when making your final decision to |
| Corner aquariums can be used so that they are | | | | set off that special area at the home or office. |