aquariums
Tanks for fish
Aquariums is the plural of aquarium—a water-filled tank or enclosure for keeping fish and other aquatic creatures.
The word also refers to public facilities housing such displays: We took the kids to the aquariums in both cities.
The Latin plural aquaria appears in formal or scientific contexts, but aquariums dominates in everyday use.
Gilled aquatic vertebrate
- tropical fishWarm-water ornamental species
- goldfishSmall orange pet carp
- koiOrnamental pond carp
- guppySmall ornamental aquarium fish
betta · angelfish · cichlid · tetra · molly · platy · clownfish · tang
Glass vessel for aquatic pets
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- filterPorous separation device
pump · aerator · heater · thermometer · lighting · hood · stand · gravel
Giving food to
- water changeRemoving and replacing aquarium liquid
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
- nitrateNO₃ compound
nitrite · cycling · conditioning · quarantine · acclimation · breeding · fry · flakes
Item publicly displayed
- oceanariumMarine life display facility
- touch tankShallow tank for handling marine life
- tunnelEnclosed underground route
- dolphin showTrained cetacean entertainment
penguin exhibit · tide pool · admission · gift shop · tour · docent · visitors · interactive
Organisms facing extinction risk
- breeding programManaged reproduction for traits
- rescueSave from harm
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
preservation · wildlife · protection · release · research · education · awareness · habitat
fish
Gilled aquatic vertebrate
- tropical fishWarm-water ornamental species
- goldfishSmall orange pet carp
- koiOrnamental pond carp
guppy · betta · angelfish · cichlid · tetra · molly · platy · clownfish · tang · discus
fish tank
Glass vessel for aquatic pets
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
filter · pump · aerator · heater · thermometer · lighting · hood · stand · gravel · substrate
feeding
Giving food to
- water changeRemoving and replacing aquarium liquid
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
nitrate · nitrite · cycling · conditioning · quarantine · acclimation · breeding · fry · flakes · pellets
exhibit
Item publicly displayed
- oceanariumMarine life display facility
- touch tankShallow tank for handling marine life
- tunnelEnclosed underground route
dolphin show · penguin exhibit · tide pool · admission · gift shop · tour · docent · visitors · interactive · educational
endangered species
Organisms facing extinction risk
- breeding programManaged reproduction for traits
- rescueSave from harm
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
sanctuary · preservation · wildlife · protection · release · research · education · awareness · habitat · captive breeding
tranquil
Calm and untroubled
meditative · mesmerizing · peaceful · gentle · flowing · bubbling · glowing · serene · hypnotic · therapeutic
- entertainmentmovie, movies, films, band, television
- tourist attractionstheme parks, amusement parks, museum, water parks, zoos
- animals and humanspets, cats, dogs, pet ownership, companion animals
- aquariumsfish tanks, fish tank, reef tanks, saltwater tanks, tanks
- nature educationnature walk, nature walks, nature camps, nature trails, nature centers
- water usesdrinking, bathing, showering, laundry, washing
aquariumsoceans
Vast saltwater bodies
seas · open ocean · coral reefs · rivers · lakes
- aquarium fishWater pets in tanks
- freshwater aquariumEnclosed habitat for riverine species
- aquarium filterDevice cleaning fish habitat
- public aquarium
- aquarium plantVegetation for fish tanks
- marine aquarium