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Is an aquarium a complete ecosystem?

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The aquarium is a man-made ecosystem, and it has its own limitations. The confined space of an aquarium cannot have an endless supply of inorganic materials for producers. For supporting even a small number of consumers, there is a need for a large number of producers, which is not possible in a small space provided in an aquarium.

One needs to provide food for the fish in the aquarium, and regular cleaning of the aquarium is also necessary. This shows that an aquarium is not a complete ecosystem because it is not self-sustainable.

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