Salt Water Aquarium Tips and Tutorials

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How hard is it to take care of salt water fish tank verses a fresh water fish tank?

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I have had fresh water tanks. But, the saltwater fish are so colorful.
Any fish you recommend and that isn’t too expensive.
I want to get maybe a 10 gallon tank. What will I need if I am going to get a saltwater fish tank? Thanks.
you will first need… A BIGGER TANK! no saltwater tank with any [...]

what is the centipede looking thing in my salt water fish tank?

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i have a 30 gallon salt water tank with live rock and i just noticed something living in there that looks like a centipede. i only saw it a couple times because when i walk up to the tank it hides. ive had the tank for a few months and never noticed it before. its [...]

freshwater to salt water aquarium?

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I have a tank in my wall which used to contain fresh water fish my tank is set up for salt water but I have no idea how to convert it to house salt water fish. Not even a clue how to prepare the water. Am I being unrealistic to think I can handle [...]

Is anyone wanting to sell there salt water aquarium?

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HI im am looking for a salt water aquarium roughly 30 to 20 gallons already set up with corals or without. some fish if possible if not dont care looking for a good price thanks
depending on where you are, it would best to check with your local saltwater or reef clubs, many times you [...]

My first salt water aquarium?

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I want to set up a salt water aquarium, and i want to know how much sea salt i need for 1 gallon in (tbsp or tsp)
Volumes like tablespoons and cups aren’t a good way to measure salt. The salt absorbs moisture from the air, and as it does this it compacts. So [...]

New salt aquarium set up.?

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I am setting up a salt aquarium. So far I have a good filter, a water fan, sand and salt. The salt level is good but it seems to have a Little too much of ammonia. I add a liquid that supposed to reduce the clorox and the ammonia. I also got some bacteria to [...]

Salt water aquarium set up?

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I am starting my first saltwater aquarium and I got my water tested at the local petstore and they said my water was good. So I got two damsels and they both died, one after another and a couple days apart. I recently purchased a pH and alkaline tester and my readings for pH were [...]

How to Set Up Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums : Freshwater Aquarium Decorating Ideas

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Decorate your aquarium with purpose! Learn some tips on decorating a freshwater aquarium in this instructional free video.
Expert: Marc Grover
Contact: www.underwaterdepot.net
Bio: Marc Grover is the co-owner of Underwater Depot. He and his business partner, Chris Bernie, are experts in saltwater, freshwater and reef keeping techniques.
Filmmaker: Traci Holsey
Duration : 0:1:42

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Is there a difference between regular salt and salt-water aquarium salt?

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I’m doing a science experiment involving "ocean" like water and I was wondering if there is a major difference between regular cooking salt and salt-water salt? I don’t want to go out and buy something I already have at home for cooking if it can be helped.
most table salt has iodine added to it [iodized [...]

How to Set Up Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums : Setting Up a 90 Gallon Bow Front Aquarium

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Get your new aquarium going. Learn how to set up a 90-gallon bow front aquarium in this free instructional how to video.
Expert: Marc Grover
Contact: www.underwaterdepot.net
Bio: Marc Grover is the co-owner of Underwater Depot. He and his business partner, Chris Bernie, are experts in saltwater, freshwater and reef keeping techniques.
Filmmaker: Traci Holsey
Duration : 0:1:25

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