What is the difference between aquarium and a fish tank?

Answer 1

Generally speaking, yes.

HOWEVER, terrariums were not necessarily built to hold water so you run the risk of a catastrophic leak or even losing the entire contents.

My advice would be to NOT use a terrarium as an aquarium. But many have and have had no problems.

If you are tempted to try, check the terrariums seams where the pieces of glass come together. If they are sealed tight with silicone (like an aquarium) at ALL joints, this is a good sign. Fill it slowly with water, checking for leaks all the while. If you see a leak, then abandon the project.

Just remember, you fill a terrarium with water at your own risk.

Answer 2

Typically a terrarium setup has soil and plants. Aquariums are usually water only setups, containing water, filter, heater, possibly gravel, maybe some rocks or other decorations with fish and/or other water loving animals.

Answer 3

For instance you go to a red lobster and they have a tank full of lobsters nothing fancy and you go to a museum and they have a fancy aquarium filled with coral reefs and exotic fish. So, a tank is a simple bowl or small tank, lets say less than 10 gallon with a goldfish and gravel. An aquarium is more than 10 gallons with plants, fancy lighting, and exotic fish.

Tank=simple

Aquarium=Fancy

Answer 4

terrarium are not (entirely) filled woth water, aquariums are.

A terrarium is usually for reptiles and other creatures that do not need water, but should be contained. An aquarium can have all water or some degree of water for fish and other sea animals, such as turtles.

Answer 5

There should be less water for the turtle, as they need to haul out of the water from time to time, be sure they have something they can get on to get out of the water in the tank.

Answer 6

The differences is fish tanks are mainly found in homes and etc. Aquariums are found around the world in zoo's,malls, any place is business or a company.