Wednesday 22 February 2012

Saltwater Aquarium: Set up and maintenance

Wanting a saltwater aquarium?
Setting up and maintenance.

Having the ability to experience the stunning beauty of a living ecosystem right in your home may be the biggest reason for establishing a saltwater tank. Some of the most beautiful fish and coral can be found in the sea and bought in a shop to be viewed at home!. Marine fish come in many different colors making their freshwater friends seem dull and boring. There is also an many different types invertebrates, such as starfish  to choose from. If you want to raise these types of creatures then you will certainly need to design and create a saltwater tank system to support them.



Before buying a saltwater aquarium set up, a few things to consider before doing so are as follows:
  • Decide the exact location of where you plan to place the tank. This is an important step. If you are short on space, you may not be able to get a tank that is too large.
  • In addition, you need to make sure that you can access it easily for maintenance purposes and find a spot that does not get direct sunlight otherwise you run the risk of having unsightly algae grow in the tank. necessary.
  • Another consideration is the cost associated with setting up and keeping a salt-water tank. As with any hobby, a salt-water tank can be an expensive venture.

You will need certain things before you can set your tank up:

  • Tank, canopy (hood that fits on top of the tank), and stand (for the tank to sit on)lok
  • Live rock (This is optional, but often used in reef tanks and saltwater tanks.)
  • Sand and accessories (e.g., rocks and plants)
  • Food and water treatment supplies (e.g., salt mix, other additives)
  • Lighting system and bulbs
  • Heater
  • Filter such as a powerhead, which are probably the most common of aquarium filters. They are easy to install and maintain and provide both mechanical and chemical filtration. Some newer types also provide for biological filtration.
  • Fish and corals



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