Otters can be housed in an aquarium.
An aquarium is a specially designed device that acts as an artificial habitat for animals that live in water. While most people associate an aquarium with tropical fish, they can also be used to house amphibians or large marine mammals. Additionally, many aquariums contain a variety of plant species.
Public aquariums are popular tourist attractions around the world and are often found in zoos or marine parks. They are made of reinforced concrete and plastic to create a tank large enough to contain an entire underwater ecosystem. For example, the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois has a capacity of approximately two million gallons (7,570,823.6 liters). The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia is the world’s largest aquarium with more than eight million gallons (30,283,294.4 liters) of sea and fresh water.
Frogs can be housed in an aquarium.
Most public aquariums can be considered biotopes, ecotypes, or ecotopes as they house plants, fish, and invertebrates that would only live together in a natural habitat. Sharks and whales are some of the most common species found in public aquariums, although otters, penguins, and other semi-aquatic animals are often quite popular. An aquarium designed to house dolphins is called a dolphinarium.
A home aquarium.
If you want to observe fish and other marine life on a daily basis, you can purchase a small home aquarium. More than 60 million people worldwide own home aquariums, and nearly 40% of aquarists maintain more than one aquarium. The smallest practical aquarium for home use is three gallons (11.36 liters), although you may choose to purchase a larger aquarium if you have the space. Innovative aquariums designed to resemble coffee tables, sinks, or other household items are another option to consider. If you want, you can even create your own “MacQuarium” on an old Apple Macintosh computer.
A dolphinarium is an aquarium for dolphins.
A home aquarium usually contains a water filtration system, a temperature control device, and artificial light. Most also have a hood available to reduce water evaporation and prevent debris from entering the tank. A home aquarium is usually made of silicone-bonded glass panels, although acrylic and laminated glass aquariums are becoming more popular as these materials are durable and lightweight.
A zoological aquarium can house large marine mammals.
Home aquariums in a variety of styles can be purchased at any pet store. Prices vary depending on the size of the aquarium, the quality of the materials used, and whether or not a booth is included. The store staff is usually trained to provide the necessary assistance in selecting compatible fish for your aquarium.