Saltwater Aquariums - A Beginners Guide

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Saltwater aquariums are certainly more difficult to maintain than fresh water aquariums. The ecology of saltwater aquariums is different and needs careful as well as knowledgeable handling.

Saltwater aquariums can house a wide range of fishes and mammals in comparison to fresh water aquariums. In a salt water aquarium it is possible for you to keep some of the flamboyantly colored reef fishes. A saltwater aquarium can also house live coral, anemones, crustaceans or jellyfish. Some advanced aquarists even keep octopuses and squids. This variety of sea life gives the aquarium an exotic feel. Perhaps this is the reason why saltwater aquariums are so popular.

Starting a Saltwater Aquarium

Before starting a saltwater aquarium it would be a good idea if you researched the ecosystem of saltwater fishes, their habitat, food, water temperature etc. A saltwater aquarium can be highly gratifying and the extra time used to research the exact requirements for a saltwater tank is worth its weight in gold.

To start a saltwater aquarium you will require a Fish tank, Filtration System, Substrates, Heater or Thermometer, power head, protein skimmer, water pump, and air pump.

The Basic Types

There are three basic forms of saltwater aquariums: Fish Only, Fish with Live Rock and Reef System.

Fish only – This is a good choice for beginners. This type of tank is for keeping fish only as the name suggests and is the least expensive type.

Fish with Live Rock- This is basically the same as fish only, but has live rocks. It is called "live rock" because of the creatures and organisms living on the inside and on the surface of the rock. Buying good rock, can be expensive though.

Saltwater Aquarium Do's & Don't's

You should ideally choose an aquarium that is 55 gallons (200 liters) or larger. It will be harder to maintain suitable water quality and balance in a smaller tank.
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