Clownfish were made famous by the animated best selling film "Finding Nemo", and since then, many of us have wondered how we can see more of these amazing little fish in person. Since we wont find these fish swimming in our rivers in the UK, keeping an aquarium at home can introduce the kids and family to them.
Clown fish are quite selective so their tank does need some thinking about. The best version of their underwater "world" should be at least 80 cm by 35 cm and a depth of 45 cm. You must carefully filter the water in the aquarium and use an external or internal filter filled with activated carbon. Based on the fact that clownfish live in nature in salty seawater, the water in the aquarium should also be salty. If you measure the level of water salinity using a hydrometer. Its index should be equal to the numbers from 1.021 to 1.023 and the optimum water temperature in an aquarium for keeping clown fish is 24 to 26 ° C.
Clown fish prefer ready-made dry food, although they will not say no to frozen shrimp or pieces of shellfish. Frequency of feeding is around 2-3 times a day. To ensure clown fish are really comfortable, you could add some companions. Actinia coral is one option, these "living stones" are formations of natural reefs or, more simply, pieces of reefs inhabited by living marine organisms, they can add a little life to the aquarium. Coral polyp, you need to follow a few simple rules. For example, you should know that sea anemones, just like clownfish, only feel comfortable in a well-lit aquarium. As food, polyps can be satisfied with small pieces of marine fish, squid and mollusks.
A lot of people think that aquarium fish are simple pets who don't need special attention, but experienced aquarists are well aware that this is not an easy task and does require perseverance and frequent observation. However for keen fish lovers, this should be no real task, the end result is a lovely addition to the home and a satisfying hobby to have. No matter what we store in tanks, it’s important to know the best tank to use no matter the reason, whether it is agriculture or rainwater harvesting so look at store liquids in a secure water tank to get to grips with the types of tanks available.
