Ī heavily stocked fancy goldfish aquarium
Because early filters were noisy and expensive, fishkeeping was a hobby reserved for wealthy, scientifically inclined individuals. In these days, tropical tanks were kept warm by an open flame. In 1869, the first tropical fish (the Paradise Fish) was imported from Asia. According to this method, fish waste could be consumed by plants, and plants along with the air surface of the water could supply oxygen for the fish. This approach was an attempt to mimic a balanced ecosystem in nature.
ĭuring the 19th century the idea of the "balanced aquarium" was developed. The concepts of the proper aquarium and terrarium were developed later by Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward in 1829. During this time zoologist and botanist, Johann Matthaeus Bechstein, kept many fish and amphibians and laid down the foundation for aquarium and terrarium science. In the later 18th century, widespread public interest in the study of nature was awakening, and fish were kept in glass jars, porcelain containers, wooden tubs, and small artificial ponds. Goldfish were introduced to Europe during the 18th century. They raised carp for food around 2000 BC, and developed ornamental goldfish by selective breeding. The ancient Chinese were the first culture to breed fish with any degree of success. The ancient Assyrians, Egyptians, and Romans also kept fish in ponds for food and entertainment purposes. The earliest known aquariums were artificial fish ponds constructed by the ancient Sumerians over 4500 years ago.
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