给你的鱼一个完整的生态系统：如何创造一种环保的水族馆|nuenergy

23.三月 2019

Have you ever found yourself becoming weirdly calm and chilled out while gazing into an aquarium?

这不仅是你觉得这种方式。Research showsthat gazing into aquariums can improve your physical and mental well-being.

But while aquarium fish create a tranquil underwater oasis for us to enjoy, there are some environmental side effects. Does that mean you have to give up on your mesmerizing aquarium for home?

No, it’s possible to make eco-friendly decisions that are kind to our beautiful planet. Don’t leave it to “salmon” else. It’s time for YOU tostart saving the planettank by tank.

Are you ready? Let’s make your home aquarium a little greener.

Building Your Eco-Friendly Home Aquarium

When building your aquarium for home, keep it simple. Follow this guide below. And you’ll be able to keep your fish friends healthy and comfy without disrupting mother nature (andyour electricity bill！）

Size Matters

When it comes to your aquarium for home, don’t go overboard. Think small and choose a tank that fits the amount of fish you desire. But don’t forget to take into account how big they will grow.

The Right Tool for the Job

即使您的水族馆是环保的，您仍将使用能量来保持运行。但您可以选择智能选项，使您可以使用最少的能量。

使用绿色照明来降低能耗。例如：

Fluorescent lighting
LED照明
T5照明
Plasma Lamps

Whether you’re making a freshwater or saltwater home aquarium, you will need a filter to regulate natural water movement. Cheap filters generally consume high levels of energy. But if you spend a bit extra on an eco-filter your tank will be green and your electricity bill lower!

无论您选择购买什么设备，一定要将其保留在尖端状态。当设备保持不良时，它可以开始使用更多能量。

让我们有光明

如果您选择添加生存植物，那么将坦克放在自然阳光下的地方是个好主意。当天有几个小时的自然阳光将使植物能够进行光合作用。

将水族馆保持在直射阳光下也可以保持坦克温暖。这意味着您可以使用更少的能量来加热罐。当然，您应该紧跟在理想范围内保持温度。

Additives and Alternatives

在为家中创建水族馆时，有化学品，可以用来保持鱼的健康状况良好。

For example, if you fill your aquarium with tap water, you will need to treat it to remove the chlorine. This is because fish cannot survive due to the high level of chlorine.

It may not always be possible to find natural alternatives, but if there is an环保清洁选项,使用它。

水族馆家居用品

在购买eco-friendly accessories, you’ll notice many items available are plastic. AVOID PLASTIC AT ALL COSTS!

Get the point? Plastic is not a green item. And there are plenty of natural alternatives that can do the job even better.

看看这些绿色水族馆的家庭想法。

Living Breathing Eco-System

Rather than those cheap looking plastic plants, use real, living, breathing plants instead. Not only do they provide a little shade for the fish, but they can help clear algae from the tank. Some plants also provide the fish with something extra to nibble on.

If you have a saltwater home aquarium, you should use specific plants that create an ideal eco-system. For example, Halimeda or cactus algae. You could even add macro algae or a shaving brush plant to encourage your fish to keep the tank clean.

生长植物也将使您的水族箱归于一场不断发展的植物。你和你腥的朋友永远不会厌倦！

Fish Friendly Substrate

用2-3英寸的基板填充罐的底部。砾石和沙子是环保选择。

Make sure you choose a substrate that is fish friendly. Some rocks and synthetic substrate contains dangerous minerals and metals. These chemicals can kill off your tank fish by fish.

On the Rocks

添加一些岩石......而不是那些可以找到的人造塑料岩石！

Rocks are a basic aquarium accessory that is 100% natural. You can arrange them into little arches or teeny caves so that they have places to hide and spawn.

Shipwreck Hideout

一块漂亮的漂流木材也是另一个很酷的配件。它不仅可以为鱼类创造出优秀的隐藏地点，但它可以给你的自然水族馆回家看一个坚固的'沉没的海盗船'。

选择珊瑚

For a saltwater home aquarium, you may also want to add some coral. It keeps the water clean and can provide a natural habitat for some species.

但是在野外摧毁了如此多的珊瑚，你需要仔细选择您的选择。而不是购买Live Coral，购买坦克种植的养殖珊瑚。或者买耕地。

Before you start buying coral through any old company online, you shouldlearn more关于珊瑚养殖和水产养殖。

Finding Your Nemo

Now your tank is ready, what about your home aquarium fish? You may think this is the end of your eco-friendly phase, but it’s not. It’s important to buy fish in a way that doesn’t affect mother natures plan too.

Follow these aquarium ideas for home when buying fish:

Choose a variety of fish that can live together in harmony.
Adopt fish if someone is shutting down their tank (this will save them from being unnecessarily killed).
Don’t overcrowd your tank.
Bigger is not always better.
不要购买濒危物种。
从信誉良好的来源购买。
在销售前将鱼类送入新栖息地的商店购物。
了解他们如何捕获鱼和他们的交通是什么样的。当在差的条件下运输长距离时，许多鱼死亡。

One last thing you may not know is that some terrible companies paint or dye tropical fish so that they look brighter and more attractive. This can cause irreversible damage to the poor creatures. Always learn and know the natural color before you buy.