The professional setup of a 600 liter aquarium requires a lot of know-how and also some muscle power, after all you fit in 200x50x60 cm large pool but good 90kg Gravel.
In addition, a lot of decorative material is required, 5 roots and 5 different objects such as caves or tubes are necessary to equip a 600 liter tank.
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Setup in 3 easy steps
A 600 liter aquarium can be easily set up in three steps.
The decoration
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First you set up the aquarium with the decorative material (roots, bamboo poles and larger stones). It makes sense to try different variants.
The furnishing should result in a harmonious overall picture.
Above all, the sides should be set up in a balanced way. You often see aquariums that have a central eye-catcher (e.g. a large root) in the middle. A midpoint gives the impression of stability and calm.
You should leave some space around the center so that the pelvis does not appear overloaded. In addition to hiding places, the fish also like free swimming space.
Tip: The decoration should be higher towards the back.
Natural materials are advantageous for setting up aquariums, as they do not emit any toxins and look very natural.
Roots, bamboo and rocks are some of the best furnishing materials, but clay pots and tubes also look very pretty.
Belonging to the best roots finger roots and red bog rootsbecause they can be greened particularly well with plants and are branched.
use plants
jewelry tetra in the aquarium
After the decoration is optimally placed, the plants are used. It is important to pay attention to the correct location of the plants. Each species prefers different lighting conditions.
Plants like Rotalas or Echinodorus, which like a lot of light, therefore belong near the windows.
Java fern (Microsorum pteropus) looks particularly good when planted in a finger root. Anubias and Bucephalandras are also suitable for greening roots.
The following plant stock is a good option for a 600 liter aquarium:
- 1 creeping Ludwigia (Ludwigia repens)
- 1 dense-leaved Rotala (Rotala macrandra)
- 1 Karolina fat tart (Bacopa caroliniana)
- 1 round-leaved Rotala (Rotala rotundifolia)
- 1 Giant Vallisneria (Vallisneria gigantea)
- 1 common water screw (Vallisneria spiralis)
- 1 seaweed-leaved thrush (Heteranthera zosterifolia)
use fish
Of course, putting in the fish is the nicest, but you should give yourself plenty of time. The run-in phase lasts at least 3 weeks. However, it is better to wait four to six weeks before introducing the first fish.
All water parameters should have been stable for at least a week. In order for the fish to feel comfortable and stay healthy, it makes sense to be patient.
Stock examples for a 600 liter aquarium
When the aquarium is ready, the question naturally arises: Which fish do I actually want to use?
This question should be considered carefully, as not all species get along well.
However, these 3 examples are a good help in making the right choice:
– Stock example I Tooth carp tank
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You can’t go wrong with this fish stock as it’s particularly peaceful and pretty. The deep black Black Mollys in particular are extremely popular fish that are a real asset to any aquarium. They belong to the group of toothcarps and come from the rivers of Central America.
Black Mollys live in groups and are very fond of swimming. They are also very good algae eaters and thus keep the water clean. The lively little fish are constantly busy tugging at the algae.
The platy also comes from the toothcarp family. They live from 12 to 48 months and are also very agile swimmers. The colorful guppies also belong to the same family. Guppies are known to reproduce very quickly. It is therefore sufficient if you only buy a few copies at first.
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Long-tailed catfish grow surprisingly large (25 cm) and therefore require a lot of space. The quiet contemporaries can be in captivity turn 15 years old. They «clean» the windows and therefore clean the pool.
Fish for a peaceful 600 liter tank:
Plant:
The toothcarps really like java ferns to hide themselves.
Danger: It should be a young fish killer in the tank if my don’t want to have constant offspring – mollies, guppies and platys are very keen to reproduce.
– Stock example II discus tank (South American tank)
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Discus fish are so popular because their range of colors is almost limitless. Discus fish like that BlueDiamond with their bright blue scales they are real eye-catchers in every tank. The fish change color depending on their mood. Discus fish (discus cichlids) belong to the genus of freshwater fish. Cichlids originally come from the Amazon in South America.
The armored catfish is a freshwater fish and belongs to the genus Corydoras. It reaches a length of up to 7 cm. A catfish can live 10 to 13 years.
Snouts can grow up to 12 cm and are very good algae eaters. They are always busy eating. Their life expectancy is around 10 years.
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The striped zebra loach is a sociable and peaceful schooling fish that grows to between 8 and 12 cm. He eats plants and can get very old at 25 years old.
Fish for a South American tank:
Alternatively, neon tetras can also be buried with the discus fish. These are also native to South America and also offer a good visual approach in a swarm.
Plant:
Congo water fern (Bolbitis heudelottii) and spear leaves (Anubias barteri) do well in a discus tank.
– Stocking example III clown loaches (Asia basin)
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The clown loaches (Chromobotia macracanthus) have a very distinctive coloration. They come from the rivers of Malaysia, Java and Thailand. Since they are easy to keep in aquariums, they are among the best-known ornamental fish.
Brocade barbs are orange-black in color and grow up to 10 cm in size. They come mainly from North Vietnam and Southeast China. The pretty fish can live up to 7 years.
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The colorful mosaic gourami come from Southeast Asia and are widespread there. An adult specimen can grow to 12 cm.
The golden striped pike catches the eye with its elongated shape. It is mainly found in Indian waters. A striped pike reaches a size of 10 to 12 cm.
Fish for a 600 liter Asian tank:
Plant:
The Sumatra fern is a very pretty plant for an Asian tank.
Recommendation for a 500 – 600 liter aquarium with base cabinet:
Last updated on March 28, 2022 at 5:06 PM. We would like to point out that the prices displayed here may have changed in the meantime. All statements without guarantee.