| A salt water tank can be a centerpiece of your | | | | aquarium with salt water coral, live rock and fish, |
| home. It will bring beauty, entertainment and | | | | or something in between? The type you select |
| relaxation. The question to consider is, Is it right | | | | will influence the type of lighting you will need. |
| for you? Do you have the time to commit to | | | | Another very important aspect to research are |
| maintaining a tank, what experience do you have? | | | | the types of fish you want to show case in your |
| And do you have financial and time resources to | | | | tank. How large will they grow and how much |
| commit to the salt water hobby. I have learned | | | | space do they need to be happiest. Some fish are |
| my salt water tank flows much more smoothly | | | | quite aggressive and others are passive. |
| when I take the time to learn. It is so hard to be | | | | When combining different temperaments a |
| patient when you just want to get started. | | | | general rule of thumb is to introduce the least |
| One of the most important things you will need to | | | | territorial fish first and the most territorial last. For |
| do prior to starting a salt water aquarium is | | | | example, it is best to add an angel fish or clown |
| research. Some of the research is common | | | | fish after stocking your tank with more docile fish |
| sense, like assessing how much space you have | | | | such as royal grammas, red velvet wrasses and |
| for your tank, will you have access to a power | | | | dart fish. Also remember, fish are opportunistic |
| supply, and will there be enough room surrounding | | | | feeders, if it can fit in their mouth, they will |
| the tank for your maintenance duties. Other | | | | probably eat it. Planning ahead will save you |
| research is not so intuitive. | | | | money and help you avoid challenges. Finding out |
| You will need to decide what type of tank to set | | | | all you can prior to beginning a saltwater tank will |
| up. Will it be a fish only or a full blown reef | | | | lead to an awesome experience! |