I'd like to set up a nice saltwater aquarium in the next year or two. At my duplex right now i have an 80 gallon freshwater tank and a 10 gallon freshwater tank. Those will stay with my mom as i am moving out. I am fairly knowledgable on freshwater tanks and things that go along with them. I also have loads of experience with bettas. I will say though that i do not know too terribly much about saltwater tanks. So i am really looking into researching all that i can before i make a decision. Here is what i've researched/been told about them so far- correct me if you see something wrong:
The tanks should be set up and allowed to run several weeks before adding fish.
There should be a good filtration system in it as well as an adequate amount of sodium
It's best to add hardy small fish/ invertibrates first since they will not fight over tank space. This helps establish the tank. The invertibrates/small fish should be kept in there several weeks before adding other fish
You need a hydrometer to measure the salt level (my question is- how much do they gernerally cost and how do you maintain them? Do you have to change parts on them like filers/pumps?)
You should not overcrowd. Fish will be more hearty and grow better if they are not overcrowded.
those are things i could think of off the top of my head. So for those of you who are experienced with saltwater tanks- what else do i need to be aware of or know about? It will probably be another year or two before i get a saltwater aquarium. So in the mean time, i want to research and find the best possible options for us. These are the fish that I would like to have together depending on aggressiveness and size. I would love to hear suggestions! Also if you have pictures of your tank- feel free to share
Yellow Tang (only one if i get any because they can be aggressive towards other tangs and fish if kept together.)
Three Banded Clown Fish
Yellow Tail Damsel
(those are the 3 types i could think of off the top of my head- what else do you think would go well with them?)
The tanks should be set up and allowed to run several weeks before adding fish.
There should be a good filtration system in it as well as an adequate amount of sodium
It's best to add hardy small fish/ invertibrates first since they will not fight over tank space. This helps establish the tank. The invertibrates/small fish should be kept in there several weeks before adding other fish
You need a hydrometer to measure the salt level (my question is- how much do they gernerally cost and how do you maintain them? Do you have to change parts on them like filers/pumps?)
You should not overcrowd. Fish will be more hearty and grow better if they are not overcrowded.
those are things i could think of off the top of my head. So for those of you who are experienced with saltwater tanks- what else do i need to be aware of or know about? It will probably be another year or two before i get a saltwater aquarium. So in the mean time, i want to research and find the best possible options for us. These are the fish that I would like to have together depending on aggressiveness and size. I would love to hear suggestions! Also if you have pictures of your tank- feel free to share
Yellow Tang (only one if i get any because they can be aggressive towards other tangs and fish if kept together.)
Three Banded Clown Fish
Yellow Tail Damsel
(those are the 3 types i could think of off the top of my head- what else do you think would go well with them?)