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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The Story of My Aquarium Gert Botha Friday, 27 November 2009 629
Once Upon A Time ... Linda Van der Herten and Staf Peeters Monday, 27 October 2008 2403
Building a Giant Plywood Tank Frank Panis Monday, 08 November 2004 3709
Skim The Cream George J. Reclos, Takis Tsamis and Andreas Iliopoulos Saturday, 24 July 2004 507
Building A Public Marine Aquarium III Andreas Iliopoulos Tuesday, 04 June 2002 2292
A Tank's Summer Outfit George J. Reclos Tuesday, 07 May 2002 2431
Building A Public Marine Aquarium II Andreas Iliopoulos and George J. Reclos Monday, 04 March 2002 1920
Building a Public Marine Aquarium Andreas Iliopoulos Wednesday, 06 February 2002 2767
Unit Conversion Tables Andreas Iliiopoulos Wednesday, 06 February 2002 2208
All About Aquarium Lighting George J. Reclos Wednesday, 09 January 2002 4429
Filtration Beyond Theory George J. Reclos, Frank Panis and Francesco Zezza Friday, 09 November 2001 3248
Time To Wake Up!!! George J. Reclos Wednesday, 02 May 2001 2070
Oxydator Frank Panis Tuesday, 13 February 2001 3546
Filtration - Do It Yourself Andreas Iliopoulos Tuesday, 16 January 2001 2762
Building A Monster Tank Francesco Zezza Wednesday, 27 September 2000 3413
Fluidized Bed Filtration Francesco Zezza Wednesday, 14 April 1999 3139
Tank DIY: Technical Details George J. Reclos Thursday, 21 January 1999 3058