The Aquarium
The idea of keeping fish in aquariums for our viewing pleasure goes back as far as the 17th century, but here they were just surviving in glass jars or cuboid containers that barely resemble todays aquariums
The revolution in aquarium keeping came around the 1830's when Charles De Moulins introduced oxygenation to his aquariums. Natrural aquascapes that began to resemble the fishes natural habitats followed and eventually fish could not just survive in these artificial environments, but some could actually thrive.
1369
In 1369, the Chinese Emperor, Hongwu, established a porcelain company that produced large porcelain tubs for maintaining goldfish; over time, people produced tubs that approached the shape of modern fish bowls.
1832
Villepreux-Power also pioneered the use of the aquarium. The Encyclopedia Britannica credits her with inventing the "first recognizable glass aquarium in 1832," although British naturalist Philip Gosse is more widely known because he brought the aquarium to the public consciousness
1853
In 1853, a 'Marine Vivarium' opened in Regent's Park Zoological Gardens, London. Dubbed 'The London Fish House', it kept its crabs, molluscs, and fish healthy with little need for aeration or water changes. Its success led to other aquariums opening in Britain, Europe, and the U.S.A in the next two decades
2023
Aquariums today are designed to provide optimal living conditions for fish and other aquatic creatures. They come in various shapes, sizes, and materials, including acrylic and glass. Some modern aquariums even incorporate smart features that allow for remote monitoring and control of water parameters 3