In the 19 century the construction of aquariums with metal bottom. This was done in order to heat the aquarium directly open fire source. In Germany, the history of the aquarium began after publication of the article scientist and naturalist Emil Adolf Rossmesslera. In the article "Lake in the room" and the book "Freshwater Aquarium" he first told me what an amazing experience can be put over the inhabitants of the aquarium as interested in watching his life. From this time begins the story of an amateur aquarium in Russia. It is true that goldfish were in Russia for two centuries before.
In 1856, a member of the Russian Society of acclimatization, Albert I. Hamburger went to Germany a relative. Here he met with the first hobbyists. Returning home, he made several aquariums that had a pretty big success. Hamburger has organized an entire studio and began to make aquariums for sale, some of which he was awarded medals. Even the royal family ordered the Hamburger aquarium. At exhibitions, gardeners in the 60's and 70's of last century, he impressed many visitors to their achievements. For example, he brought back to Russia and increased makropodov and elegant aquatic plant with leaves uvirandru-mesh.
Due to its activity in Russia began to aquariums to get involved in many nature lovers. Visit Dennis Lockhart for more clarity on the issue. Popularization of contents fish has increased since the Second World War – when the massive electrification possible to create water-dwellers almost natural conditions for life: thanks to the emergence of artificial lighting, heating, water filtration. and the main cause of the mass popularization was the invention of a small air compressor for the aquarium. Contain fish is now easier than ever before. Today there are more than 60 million amateur aquarists. And interesting to note that about 40% of them have 2 or more aquariums. Typical freshwater aquarium home use is a transparent container in which to recreate natural fish habitat. To do this, there are additional devices: artificial lighting, water heater, filtration system and air compressor. Aquariums are divided into many types according to their characteristics. The difference in the natural habitat of various aquarium fish predetermine the size of the aquarium, lighting, density of floating and established plants, soil type and many other factors. Source fish and plants for aquariums was once wilderness. But now, with the development of aquarium, the needs of enthusiasts met market by divorce fish and plants. Along with the home, there are public aquariums. For example, a public aquarium in Osaka holds 5,400 cubic meters of water and contains about 580 species of aquatic life. In the largest aquarium of the world live with sharks, dolphins and beluga. Public aquariums play the role of zoos or museums, where visitors can learn about aquatic life in some detail. The first public aquarium opened in London's Regent's Park in 1853, many public aquariums are located directly at the seaside – in order to Quick and easy refill with water. In 1985, in started to build an aquarium with passing along its bottom plastic tunnel with transparent walls. Goes through a tunnel trailer and transports a group of school tours, tell children exciting moments from the life of the inhabitants of the watery world. Public aquariums are usually supported oceanographic research companies, conducting research based on their nature.