Systems - The Structure

A system is an arrangement of components or parts with a view to achieving a desired outcome. In aquarism this outcome is water of an appropriate quality for our fish. There are various types of systems each meeting best the needs of some of the species of fish kept in captivity. Systems typically comprise a tank, a pump, heaters, filter media, air pumps, air outlets and lighting. Other equipment such as ozonizers, UV sterilizers, skimmers etc can also be parts of systems.

The articles in this category discuss different ways of building a system to house fish in captivity (and yes, there are many ways to do so, some more effective than others). You will also find discussions about various equipment commercially available to help you decide what is, or can be, useful to you and your fish.

 

Graphic design by Takis Tsamis

 

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Building a Small Pond in the Garden Francesco Zezza Wednesday, 08 December 2010 732
The Story of My Aquarium Gert Botha Friday, 27 November 2009 2393
Once Upon A Time ... Linda Van der Herten and Staf Peeters Monday, 27 October 2008 4898
Building a Giant Plywood Tank Frank Panis Monday, 08 November 2004 11838
Skim The Cream George J. Reclos, Takis Tsamis and Andreas Iliopoulos Saturday, 24 July 2004 2572
Building A Public Marine Aquarium III Andreas Iliopoulos Tuesday, 04 June 2002 4467
A Tank's Summer Outfit George J. Reclos Tuesday, 07 May 2002 3981
Building A Public Marine Aquarium II Andreas Iliopoulos and George J. Reclos Monday, 04 March 2002 3595
Building a Public Marine Aquarium Andreas Iliopoulos Wednesday, 06 February 2002 5029
Unit Conversion Tables Andreas Iliiopoulos Wednesday, 06 February 2002 3834
All About Aquarium Lighting George J. Reclos Wednesday, 09 January 2002 8224
Filtration Beyond Theory George J. Reclos, Frank Panis and Francesco Zezza Friday, 09 November 2001 5619
Time To Wake Up!!! George J. Reclos Wednesday, 02 May 2001 3626
Oxydator Frank Panis Tuesday, 13 February 2001 7247
Filtration - Do It Yourself Andreas Iliopoulos Tuesday, 16 January 2001 4756
Building A Monster Tank Francesco Zezza Wednesday, 27 September 2000 5882
Fluidized Bed Filtration Francesco Zezza Wednesday, 14 April 1999 5761
Tank DIY: Technical Details George J. Reclos Thursday, 21 January 1999 6097