The earliest known aquariums were artificial fish ponds constructed by the ancient Sumerians over 4500 years ago. The ancient Assyrians, Egyptians, and Romans also kept fish in ponds for food and entertainm… See more

A typical household freshwater aquarium set-up, apart from its aquatic tenants, consists of furnishings such as a gravel substrate, live or plastic plants, rocks, driftwood, a backcloth or background, and other decor… See more

Fish come in a large variety of species, from several different geographical regions. Most aquarium fish originated in Central America, South America, Africa, Asia or Oceania. Fish can be kept in different combinatio… See more