are all tanks made from standard glass or should i look for one with safety glass, THANKS ALL
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Salt fish are expensive to keep.
yes they are cruel for fishies cos the fishies dont get free move ment in the tank , and also salt fish is very hard to keep cos it involves a lot of invesment %26 timeThe beauty and intrigue of saltwater fish draws many people into the hobby. But not all individuals are fully aware of what it takes to keep fragile saltwater specimens happy and healthy. Even though today's modern technology makes saltwater fish-keeping easier than ever, the decision to set up a saltwater aquarium should not be taken lightly. The special needs of saltwater fish present considerable challenges. The prospective aquarium owner needs to be well-versed in all the responsibilities required for a saltwater system. The following paragraphs provide you with a high-level overview of what we are talking about.
Research, research, research
If you are considering setting up a saltwater aquarium in your home, your first step is research. Learn as much as you can about the individual fish and invertebrates that interest you. Not all species offered in the industry are equally well suited for the typical home aquarium. Choose fish and invertebrates suitable for the novice aquarist and refrain from pursuing unsuitable species, or species that have poor success rates in captivity.
Plan enough time for care and maintenance
A substantial time commitment is required to keep a saltwater aquarium system healthy. A saltwater aquarium requires diligent maintenance to keep it clean, temperature-controlled, and properly lit. Salinity is also paramount, so replacing evaporated water each day is critical.
Fish and invertebrates need to be fed on a regular basis. Remember that different species have different food requirements. Finally, saltwater aquariums rely on mechanical systems such as filters, pumps, heaters and light fixtures. Like all equipment, these items require regular maintenance to keep them operating efficiently.
Because they need consistent care, saltwater aquariums cannot be left unattended for more than two days. It is a good idea to involve outside family members or friends with your aquarium. That way you can ask them for their help in caring for your aquarium when you are away from home.
Financial commitment
In addition to education and time, saltwater aquariums require a considerable financial investment. Start-up costs for a new saltwater tank range from $300-$500, and a continuous financial commitment is required to replenish supplies, livestock, food and salt. Choose your new aquarium carefully. Like anything else, the larger the aquarium system, the larger the cost.
Saltwater fish keeping is a wonderful, challenging, and educational hobby that can be a rewarding experience for the whole family. Once your new system is up and running, maintaining your aquarium will become less of a chore, but more of a pleasurable routine and enjoyable escape.
Fish need room to move and I find that walltanks and column tanks are very cruel. The fish can't really move around that well and not to mention they are very hard to clean and maintain. As for salt water fish keeping goes. That is a hobby all it's own. The fish are expensive and the tanks are take alot of time and effort to keep maintained and running properly. The maintance you were doing on your tropical tank is nothing compared to a salt water tank. The salt in the water and the expensive components needed to operate a salt water tank is very expensive and time consuming. Salt water evaporates faster than fresh water so you must monitor a salt water tank at all times. I have a 125 gallon fresh water tank and a 125 gallon salt water tank and the fresh cost me roughly $900.00 to get going versus the salt roughly $4700.00 to get properly running and I am always making changes and adding things to make it run better so the price is always going up.
salt water tanks are a little hard to get set up, and Extremely expensive compared to freshwater. Plus you don鈥檛 want to go smaller than a 30 gallon tank with saltwater.
These tanks are fine if you put the right fish in them. As they are generally small tanks i would stick to Green Neons or White cloud Minnows, or something of the same size. dont overstock and stick to tropical. Also when buying fish remember some fish prefer to stay at the top, some are midwater swimmers and some like to stay at the bottom. So a couple of each makes a nice balanced tank. Tanks are made from a variety of materials, Most are glass but a lot now are made from acrylic. Good luck with whatever you choose.
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