Aquarium and equipment

AQUACULTURE France offers a wide range of equipment to ensure the well-being of fish and the balance of the aquarium. Here is a description of the main equipment:

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1. The Aquarium

• Available in various sizes and shapes (rectangular, cube, panoramic).

• Made of glass or acrylic, with volumes ranging from a few liters to several hundred liters.

2. The Filter

Essential equipment for keeping the water clean.

Three main types:

• Internal filter: placed inside the aquarium, ideal for small tanks.

• External filter: more powerful, recommended for large aquariums.

• Undergravel filter: less common, uses the substrate as a filtering medium.

3. The Heater

Maintains a stable temperature, essential for tropical fish.

Available in different power levels (expressed in watts) depending on the tank size.

4. Lighting

Promotes plant growth and enhances the aquarium’s appearance.

Types of lighting: LED (economical and durable), fluorescent tubes (T5/T8), or halogen.

5. Substrate and Decorations

The substrate (sand, gravel, nutrient-rich soil) is essential for plants.

Decorations (rocks, roots, caves) provide shelter and enrichment for fish.

6. CO2 System (for planted aquariums)

Improves plant growth by supplying carbon dioxide.

Available in kits with a CO2 cylinder and diffuser.

7. Maintenance Accessories

• Net: for catching fish without stressing them.

• Gravel vacuum: to remove waste and clean the substrate.

• Scraper or magnetic cleaner: to remove algae from the glass.

• Water tests: to monitor parameters (pH, nitrates, nitrites, ammonia).

8. Aeration System

Consisting of an air pump and a diffuser, it improves water oxygenation.

Useful in sparsely planted aquariums or those with a high fish population.

Check out our online store and equip your display or quarantine aquariums with our certified equipment.