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An aquarium (plural aquariums or aquaria) is a vivarium, usually contained in a clear-sided container (typically constructed of glass or high-strength plastic) in which water-dwelling plants and animals (usually fish, and sometimes invertebrates, as well as amphibians, marine mammals, and reptiles) are kept in captivity, often for public display; or it is an establishment featuring such displays. Aquarium keeping is a popular hobby around the world, with about 60 million enthusiasts worldwide. From the 1850s, when the predecessor of the modern aquarium was first developed as a novelty, the ranks of aquarists have swelled as more sophisticated systems including lighting and filtration systems were developed to keep aquarium fish healthy. Public aquaria reproduce the home aquarist's hobby on a grand scale — the Osaka Aquarium, for example, boasts a tank of 5,400 m³ (1.4 million U.S. gallons) and a collection of about 580 species of aquatic life.
A wide variety of aquaria are now kept by hobbyists, ranging from a simple bowl housing a single fish to complex simulated ecosystems with carefully engineered support systems. Aquaria are usually classified as containing fresh or salt water, at tropical or cold water temperatures. These characteristics, and others, determine the type of fish and other inhabitants that can survive and thrive in the aquarium. Inhabitants for aquaria are often collected from the wild, although there is a growing list of organisms that are bred in captivity for supply to the aquarium trade.
The careful aquarist dedicates considerable effort to maintaining a tank ecology that mimics its inhabitants' natural habitat. Controlling water quality includes managing the inflow and outflow of nutrients, most notably the management of waste produced by tank inhabitants. The nitrogen cycle describes the flow of nitrogen from input via food, through toxic nitrogenous waste produced by tank inhabitants, to metabolism to less toxic compounds by beneficial bacteria populations. Other components in maintaining a suitable aquarium environment include appropriate species selection, management of biological loading, and good physical design.
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RT @FoodSafety: CDC MMWR: Amphibian aquariums cleaned in kitchen sinks may pose risk for cross-contamination with food prep areas http:/ ...
lunabella777 (Mari Montero) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:26:38 -0000
RT @FoodSafety: CDC MMWR: Amphibian aquariums cleaned in kitchen sinks may pose risk for cross-contamination with food prep areas http:/ ...
CDC MMWR: Amphibian aquariums cleaned in kitchen sinks may pose risk for cross-contamination with food prep areas http://bit.ly/91fedZ
FoodSafety (Food Safety Info Ctr) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:22:32 -0000
CDC MMWR: Amphibian aquariums cleaned in kitchen sinks may pose risk for cross-contamination with food prep areas http://bit.ly/91fedZ
Strawberries aren't the only things feeling the cold: Cold-stunned #turtles heading to local aquariums. TBO.com http://bit.ly/7nTmt5
CMAquarium (Clearwater Aquarium) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:11:00 -0000
Strawberries aren't the only things feeling the cold: Cold-stunned #turtles heading to local aquariums. TBO.com http://bit.ly/7nTmt5
@bromovan I love aquariums! But last time I was there the octopus was dead and a sign said that it had "completed it's life cycle"
Merandaaa (Meranda Reed) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:02:37 -0000
@bromovan I love aquariums! But last time I was there the octopus was dead and a sign said that it had "completed it's life cycle"
@knautia Don't think I'll ever be going then! The other aquariums are cheaper, dunno why the brizzle one is so pricey!
star_pixie (Beth Wilson) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:01:04 -0000
@knautia Don't think I'll ever be going then! The other aquariums are cheaper, dunno why the brizzle one is so pricey!
looking through some club sponsor request forms. love to see (and be able to support) great organizations dedicated to reef aquariums!
EcotechMarine (EcoTechMarine) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:14:57 -0000
looking through some club sponsor request forms. love to see (and be able to support) great organizations dedicated to reef aquariums!
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Aqua Design - Manufactures and sells a range of acrylic and glass aquariums, fish tanks and feng shui bubble tubes.
Aquadevices - Offers a solid state float switch for use in aquariums.
Meta Description: [ Aquarium level control made easy. Use this device to automatically add makeup water to maintain
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Aquariums by the Sea - Selling custom-built aquariums and accessories, plus live fish and coral. Pompano Beach, Florida.
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Aquart Aquariums - Manufacturer of custom aquariums in acrylic, glass, or fibreglass.
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Cool Reef Company - Chiller units for all aquatic environments. Economy, deluxe, and custom chillers available.
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Custom Aquarium - A large selection of custom and unique water related items. Products are not limited to just holding fish.
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FantaSeas - Sells fresh water aquariums.
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Fishtankshop.com - Offers a variety of acrylic aquariums and lighting systems.
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House of Fish - Designs, builds, and installs custom aquariums.
MyFishTank.com - Offers a selection of acrylic tanks, aquarium stands, optional accessories and complete systems.
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Tenecor - Offering standard-sized and custom-built acrylic aquariums, plus filtration systems, furniture and accessories.
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The Saltwater Reef - Offers aquariums, ice cap lighting ballasts, supplies, and filtration.
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