| The aquarium set up checklist you will use will | | | | holding up your animal's habitat. |
| depend on the type of tank you wish to set up. | | | | You can find quality yet affordable aquarium |
| Simply because freshwater and saltwater tanks | | | | stands at any retailer that caters to fish and |
| and fish will vary in the different items that you | | | | reptile owners. |
| will need to keep happy, healthy fish. | | | | Allowing you to find one quite easily, without |
| The following items are some of the things you | | | | having to worry about whether or not your new |
| will need to create the perfect saltwater tank: | | | | aquarium stand will hold up your precious fish or |
| Aquarium/tank | | | | beloved turtle. |
| Lighting | | | | To many people, keeping your aquarium clean |
| Filters and filtration equipment | | | | may seem like a chore, it is by far the most |
| Substrate | | | | important step in owning fish. While feeding your |
| Shelter (IE: hiding rocks and plants) | | | | fish is important to their survival, it is equally |
| Heater | | | | important to provide them with a clean |
| Thermometer | | | | environment to live. |
| Sea salt mix/saltwater | | | | First and foremost; the toughest problem you will |
| Hydrometer | | | | run into is maintaining algae growth to a minimum. |
| Test kit or kits | | | | Unfortunately, this stuff grows so fast it is hard |
| Additives and supplements | | | | to keep up! However, there are means of |
| Maintenance tools | | | | keeping your aquarium relatively algae free by the |
| While many people simply set their aquarium on | | | | means of adding in another fish or two! Some |
| anything in the room, why not invest in something | | | | such algae eating fish are: |
| to beautify and make your aquarium stand out? | | | | Chinese Algae Eater |
| Aquarium stands aren't only beautiful to look at, | | | | Catfish |
| they are an extremely functional means of | | | | Flying Fox |
| organizing your fish care supplies or reptile | | | | Snails |
| supplies. | | | | While this is a great start, you should also visit |
| Much like any other piece of furniture, aquarium | | | | your local reptile and fish supply store for |
| stands can be found in many different shapes, | | | | much-needed cleaning supplies. You should invest |
| sizes, colors, and prices. While they are quite easy | | | | in a heavy-duty filter to aid in the cleaning |
| to find; finding a quality aquarium stand is the trick. | | | | process. You should take a list with you to your |
| This is especially important when you wouldn't | | | | supply store; whether it is online or offline, which |
| want a stand breaking due to weight; when it is | | | | has been created for your choice of aquarium. |