If you are going to invest in an aquarium and go to the trouble of setting it up (although it’s really more fun than trouble) you want to be able to enjoy it. Which means you not only want to pick the right room but the right location in the room.
The Right Room
First, decide on which room you spend the most time in. This is where you are most likely going to enjoy your fish the most. For most this is the living room. Although some enjoy having it in the kitchen as this may be where the hub of the activity is. When thinking about where you can enjoy this, also consider the aquariums’ inhabitants . One study has shown that fish have the ability to recognize the face of a person. So if you are the one that has the most contact with them, does this mean they are going to get to know you? They just might.
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You are going to need to have your tank where you can access electricity to run the pumps, lights and heater.
You need enough space to be able to easily access the tank. Not just from the front but the sides as well.
The Environment
You need to consider the environment of the room and particularly the temperature. If you spend a lot of time in your unheated workshop this may not be the ideal location for your aquarium. Even though this where you would get to see the fish the most. The same applies when putting the tank in a room where there is an air conditioner. It might have an adverse effect on the tank.
Stay away from the windows. Putting the aquarium too close to a window can cause problems. It can cause fluctuating temperatures to the water. Too much sunlight could cause algae to grow.