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fish tank

fish tank

Meaning of fish tank

living beings pets noun

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British English/ˈfɪʃ tæŋk/
American English/ˈfɪʃ tæŋk/
Russian transcription[ɐkvɐˈrʲum]
fish tank
fish tank - аквариум
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fish tank with Russian translation

fish tank usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Свет в их аквариуме включается в шесть.

Their fish tank lights turn on at six.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я пересадил растения в аквариум.

I moved the plants into the fish tank.

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fish tank belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

fish tankаквариум
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fish tank synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between fish tank / aquarium / freshwater aquarium / saltwater aquarium / reef tank / planted tank

🇬🇧English
fish tank

General, neutral term for a tank that holds pet fish; common in everyday speech.

A2Very Often

We bought a new fish tank for the kitchen.

Мы купили новый аквариум для кухни.

🇬🇧English

A general and slightly more formal term; used for both home tanks and public displays.

A2Very Often

The city has a large public aquarium.

В городе есть большой публичный аквариум.

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freshwater aquarium

An aquarium that houses freshwater species; specifies the water type and the kinds of fish kept.

A2Often

He prefers a freshwater aquarium with tetras.

Он предпочитает пресноводный аквариум с тетрами.

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saltwater aquarium

An aquarium with saltwater species; requires different equipment and marine organisms.

A2Often

Setting up a saltwater aquarium needs special equipment.

Для настройки морского аквариума требуется специальное оборудование.

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reef tank

A specialized saltwater aquarium focused on corals and reef ecosystems rather than just fish.

A2Rarely

A reef tank contains corals and reef fish.

Рифовый аквариум содержит кораллы и рифовых рыб.

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planted tank

An aquarium emphasizing live aquatic plants; involves specific planting and maintenance practices.

A2Rarely

A planted tank focuses on aquatic plants and balance.

Аквариум с растениями делает акцент на водных растениях и балансе.

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community tank

An aquarium housing several peaceful species together; emphasizes species compatibility rather than one type.

A2Rarely

A community tank houses several peaceful species together.

Аквариум для совместного содержания нескольких видов.

F
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fishbowl

A small, often round glass bowl for keeping one or a few fish; implies limited space and is less suitable as a full aquarium.

A2Often

She keeps a goldfish in a small fishbowl.

Она держит золотую рыбку в маленькой стеклянной чаше.

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nano aquarium

A very small aquarium (often under ~30 liters); describes size rather than water type or inhabitants.

A2Rarely

A nano aquarium is perfect for small spaces.

Нано-аквариум идеально подходит для небольших помещений.

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fish tank translation: аквариум. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce fish tank

/ˈfɪʃ tæŋk/

fish tank translation

аквариум

fish tank examples

Their fish tank lights turn on at six.

fish tank transcription

/ˈfɪʃ tæŋk/, /ˈfɪʃ tæŋk/

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fish tank meaning: what does it mean?

living beings pets noun

fish tank pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

fish tank is pronounced as /ˈfɪʃ tæŋk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

fish tank definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Their fish tank lights turn on at six. Translation: Свет в их аквариуме включается в шесть.

Is fish tank part of Pets vocabulary?

Yes, fish tank (аквариум) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is fish tank part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, fish tank (аквариум) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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