Explore: Aquariums (containers)

The Aquarium: An Unveiling of the Wonders of the Deep Sea in 1854. Small aquariums are kept in the home by hobbyists. There are large public aquariums in

majority of saltwater aquariums are between 160 and 400 litres (40 and 100 US gal). Marine aquarists typically divide saltwater aquariums into those housing

Folsome described the creation of Ecosphere-like closed ecosystems. Their containers were half-filled with 50% water brought to a salinity of 11 parts per

Look up aquarium or aquaria in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. An aquarium is a clear-sided container in which water-dwelling plants and animals are kept

freshwater aquarium is a receptacle that holds one or more freshwater aquatic organisms for decorative, pet-keeping, or research purposes. Modern aquariums are

ants. A vivarium is usually made from clear container (often plastic or glass). Unless it is an aquarium, it does not need to withstand the pressure of

pots serve as containers for growing plants, they differ significantly in structure and function. A typical plant pot is an open container, usually made

have been bred for the aquarium trade and various color forms have been selected. The two species commonly found in aquariums are Planorbella duryi and

some extent in an aquarium planted with real plants. An aquarium is, however, an imperfect microcosm of the natural world. Aquariums are usually much more

glue is also used frequently in aquascaping both freshwater and marine aquariums for the purpose of securing the rhizomes of live plants to pieces of wood