How To Setup A Saltwater Fish Tank Aquarium

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Saltwater fish aquariums come in many different sizes to suit your needs. The size of your aquarium will determine not only how many fish you can have but also what varieties you can have, since the difference in the size of tropical fish varies enormously from an inch or two up to a whopping 18 inches.

Unlike freshwater fish aquariums, saltwater fish aquariums are more intricate to set up, require more maintenance and the aquarium itself plus the fish to go in it are more expensive, so it is vital that you do your research and speak to more experienced persons as you go along. You will find though your research the types of fish combined with their wonderful colors and striking tails and fins will make it well worthwhile.

When looking for an aquarium, decide firstly where you want it to go. If you are looking at a smaller one, a side board or coffee table will be ideal. For the larger styles, special stands can be purchased that are designed to withstand the weight and many have a cupboard underneath so you can store equipment, test kits fish food etc. For extra large Aquariums, a cement slab is probably the best plan of action. Aquariums can be made of either glass or acrylic with both having advantages. Glass is more scratch resistant yet heavier and acrylic is lighter yet more prone to scratches although many scratches can be polished out.

The total weight of the saltwater fish aquarium needs to be estimated with care. Remember that a gallon of water weighs around 6 pounds, so a 100 gallon fish tank will weigh 600 pounds, and you need a solid structure that will not tip or wiggle to prevent your saltwater fish tank to crack and break.

Adding plants to you aquarium is ideal, not only do they look good but also act as a filter. Rocks and coral give a totally marine feel and gives the fish a "home". Other items to you will need for your aquarium are: pump and filter, heater and lights, thermometer, hydrometer, protein skimmer, synthetic sea salt, nets, fish food, rocks and decorations for your aquarium, plus of course, the final thing, your salt water tropical fish.
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