Bench

Group of fish, generally of the same species, swimming together.

The term "bench" is used in aquarophilia to designate a group of fish in the same species which are maintained together in an aquarium. A fishing bench can be made up of several tens, or even several hundred fish, depending on the size of the aquarium and the species of fish in question.

Maintaining fish in bench has several advantages. First of all, it can be very aesthetic, especially if you choose a kind of fish that has gregarious behavior and likes to move in a group. In addition, maintaining fish in bench can help reduce stress and anxiety in certain fish, which feel better when surrounded by congeners.

However, there are several points to take into account when you want to maintain a fish bench in an aquarium. First of all, it is important to ensure that the size of the aquarium is sufficient to accommodate the number of fish that we want to maintain. Indeed, a bench of fish can quickly become too large for a small aquarium, which can cause problems of overcrowding and lack of oxygen.

It is also important to ensure that the living conditions of fish are adapted to their species. This means that we must be careful to maintain temperature, pH and water hardness parameters adapted to the needs of each species of fish. Likewise, it is important to feed the fish appropriately and offer them a living space large enough for them to move and hide if they wish.

Finally, it is important to ensure that the fish of the bench are compatible with each other and that they are not too aggressive. Certain species of fish can be very territorial and can attack other fish if they feel threatened or if they feel in competition for food or living space. It is therefore important to choose species of fish that are compatible with each other and to ensure that there is enough food and space for everyone.

In summary, the term "bench" is used in aquarophilia to designate a group of fish of the same species which are maintained together in an aquarium. It is important to ensure that the size of the aquarium is sufficient, that the living conditions of the fish are adapted to their species and that the fish of the bench are compatible with each other and are not too aggressive.