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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| − | This is the [http://forums.overclockers.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=67 Aquarium Section: Based within Pets & Animals] section of OCAU.Wiki. There has been lots of talk about Aquariums, linked with | + | This is the [http://forums.overclockers.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=67 Aquarium Section: Based within Pets & Animals] section of OCAU.Wiki. There has been lots of talk about Aquariums, linked with worklogs and many questions across the board. This wiki is to educate those in the know, as well as presenting all of the information you would need to start a tank from scratch. I hope you find this article both informative and interesting and if you have any comments at all feel free to edit the page :) |
== About Aquariums? == | == About Aquariums? == | ||
| − | An Aquarium is basically a tank (Generally Made of Glass or Acrylic) which is filled with water to keep fish as pets. | + | An Aquarium is basically a tank (Generally Made of Glass or Acrylic) which is filled with water to keep fish as pets. Tanks can be Freshwater (Non-Heated), Freshwater (Heated) or Marine (Heated). These tanks can house a range of fish from Goldfish to Cichlids, Tetras, Loaches, Pleco's and a wide range of other inhabitants. There is a wide variety of themes, styles and designs which can be implemented to bring your own touch of class to the tank. |
== Acronyms == | == Acronyms == | ||
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MH - Metal Halide<br> | MH - Metal Halide<br> | ||
RO - Reverse Osmosis<br> | RO - Reverse Osmosis<br> | ||
| − | + | PCF - Power Compact Fluroscent<br> | |
DI - De-Ionized (Water)<br> | DI - De-Ionized (Water)<br> | ||
PPM - Parts Per Million<br> | PPM - Parts Per Million<br> | ||
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| + | == Freshwater or Salt Water? == | ||
| + | == Size & Volume == | ||
| + | == Cabinets and Tank Location == | ||
| + | == Substrate == | ||
| + | == Filtration == | ||
| + | == Lighting == | ||
| + | == Heating == | ||
| + | == CO2 Injection == | ||
| + | == Fertilizers == | ||
| + | == Fish == | ||
| + | == Plants == | ||
| + | == Invertebrates == | ||
| + | == Algae == | ||
| + | === Causes === | ||
| + | === Varieties === | ||
| + | === Treatments === | ||
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[[category:Hobbies]] | [[category:Hobbies]] | ||
Revision as of 10:55, 20 December 2007
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Introduction
This is the Aquarium Section: Based within Pets & Animals section of OCAU.Wiki. There has been lots of talk about Aquariums, linked with worklogs and many questions across the board. This wiki is to educate those in the know, as well as presenting all of the information you would need to start a tank from scratch. I hope you find this article both informative and interesting and if you have any comments at all feel free to edit the page :)
About Aquariums?
An Aquarium is basically a tank (Generally Made of Glass or Acrylic) which is filled with water to keep fish as pets. Tanks can be Freshwater (Non-Heated), Freshwater (Heated) or Marine (Heated). These tanks can house a range of fish from Goldfish to Cichlids, Tetras, Loaches, Pleco's and a wide range of other inhabitants. There is a wide variety of themes, styles and designs which can be implemented to bring your own touch of class to the tank.
Acronyms
The Following is a list of Acronyms that may be referred in this article and / or other webpages:
General Aquarium Acronyms
LFS - Local Fish Shop
FW - Freshwater
SW - Saltwater
DIY - Do it Yourself
HOB - Hang on Back Filter
QT - Quarantine
UGF - Undergravel Filter
HITH - Hole in the Head
LPH - Litres per hour
GPH - Gallons per hour
MH - Metal Halide
RO - Reverse Osmosis
PCF - Power Compact Fluroscent
DI - De-Ionized (Water)
PPM - Parts Per Million