How to Set up An Aquarium?
I’m only 14, and my parents agreed to let me have an aquarium of my choice for my birthday. So, I chose a salt water aquarium. We haven’t gotten anything yet (we’re brand new to this whole experience), but we plan on getting a descent sized tank (about 30 gallons). Anyways, I was wondering, what equipment do I need for a salt-water tank?
WHOA!!!! DON’T DO IT!!!
Yes, I’m sure It’d be nice and cute to have a nice little tank full of ‘Nemos’ swimming around, but all that will happen if you went ahead with your plan is you’d end up with a tank full of DEAD ‘Nemos’, floating around.
First off, If you want to keep Marine fish, you will have to TRIPLE the size of that 30 gallon tank you have your eye set on, and then you’d have to try and find a way of downloading about 3 years of fish keeping knowledge into your neural network, ‘Matrix’ style. And have loads of money, as marine fish most certainly aren’t cheap, and nor is the equipment. (protein skimmer, powerheads, T5 lighting, a sump tank, living coral, a constant supply of ‘reverse osmosis’ water, chemicals, water conditioning treatments… the list goes on…)
Seriously, reconsider, and go for a fresh water ‘tropical’ set up.
There are some awesome fish that can be kept in a ‘tropical’ tank set up, and It’s far, far easier to maintain. Also, a 30 gallon isn’t that bad a size for a community tank.
Here are a few links that will help, but you need to get some serious advice (from a reputable aquatic shop) before committing yourself.
http://www.thinkfish.co.uk/index.html
http://www.aquahobby.com/age_of_aquariums.php
http://members.optushome.com.au/chelmon/Newtank.htm
Salt, Algae Eater Fish, Heater, Food, Gravel, Fish
Good Luck!
November 23rd, 2009 at 6:31 pmReferences :
A salt water aquarium is very difficult to maintain. I would suggest starting with a freshwater. A saltwater is also much more expensive (fish/live rock/equipment)
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:03 pmReferences :
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dont listen to genius.
i highly HIGHLY recommend a freshwater tank but if saltwater is your choice, let it be.
saltwater needs alot of care and maintainence. but anyways, heres a good site on saltwate aquariums, everything you need to know
http://www.fishlore.com/SaltwaterAquariumSetup.htm
but i really suggest you READ ALL OF IT. because if you leave outone fact and setup your aquarium, then problems really start to develop. take care
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:21 pmReferences :
Get the tank, a bunch of live rock, a couple of powerful pumps, a light, a stand, a heater, and salt. After that, let it run for about a month, then add some fish to it. You can enjoy the live rock for the month. There will be a lot going on in there if you buy decent live rock. Do weekly water changes with water tests. That’s about it. Enjoy
Cheers
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:59 pmReferences :
WHOA!!!! DON’T DO IT!!!
Yes, I’m sure It’d be nice and cute to have a nice little tank full of ‘Nemos’ swimming around, but all that will happen if you went ahead with your plan is you’d end up with a tank full of DEAD ‘Nemos’, floating around.
First off, If you want to keep Marine fish, you will have to TRIPLE the size of that 30 gallon tank you have your eye set on, and then you’d have to try and find a way of downloading about 3 years of fish keeping knowledge into your neural network, ‘Matrix’ style. And have loads of money, as marine fish most certainly aren’t cheap, and nor is the equipment. (protein skimmer, powerheads, T5 lighting, a sump tank, living coral, a constant supply of ‘reverse osmosis’ water, chemicals, water conditioning treatments… the list goes on…)
Seriously, reconsider, and go for a fresh water ‘tropical’ set up.
There are some awesome fish that can be kept in a ‘tropical’ tank set up, and It’s far, far easier to maintain. Also, a 30 gallon isn’t that bad a size for a community tank.
Here are a few links that will help, but you need to get some serious advice (from a reputable aquatic shop) before committing yourself.
http://www.thinkfish.co.uk/index.html
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:20 pmhttp://members.optushome.com.au/chelmon/Newtank.htm
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starting the hobby with a saltwater tank is not a good idea. the setup, equipment and cost of the fish is very expensive, especially if you have never taken care of an aquarium before. you really should start out with a freshwater setup, and that is a job too, but a good way to get started. you may like the bright colors of the saltwater fish, but you can also get some freshwater fish that have plenty of color. Its a great hobby, just start out on the right foot.
Good luck!
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:03 pmReferences :
lots of fish and aquariums for 20 years