fish tank

Glass pet enclosure

A fish tank is a transparent container, typically glass or acrylic, filled with water for keeping fish.

The term usually refers to smaller aquariums for home display rather than large-scale installations: She added a few tetras to the fish tank.

Fish tanks range from simple bowls to elaborate setups with filtration, lighting, and live plants.

aquarium

glass

Transparent solid from sand

  • filterPorous separation device
  • heaterDevice producing warmth
  • pumpFluid-moving machine

hood · lighting · gravel · substrate · thermometer · stand · lid · siphon · net · scraper

ambiance

soothing

Reducing distress or discomfort

calming · meditation · zen · flowing · tranquil · peaceful · hypnotic · serene

decorative

castle

Fortified medieval residence

mermaid · diver · submarine · glow-in-the-dark · backdrop · driftwood · rocks

maintenance

cleaning

Removing dirt and mess

cycling · siphoning

viewing

observation

Attentive watching or remark

hiding · exploring · nocturnal · active

ecosystem

snails

Shelled terrestrial gastropods

biofilm · microorganisms · oxygenation · photosynthesis · detritus · breeding · fry · plankton

Categories
Opposites
containment vs. natural habitat

fish tankocean

Massive saltwater body

sea · open ocean · open water · natural habitat · the wild

scale of aquatic environment

fish tankocean

Massive saltwater body

sea · Pacific Ocean · Atlantic Ocean · Great Lakes · lake

pet habitat type

fish tankterrarium

Glass-walled growing enclosure

cage · vivarium · hamster cage · bird cage · dog kennel

Family

fishtank

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G