Saltwater Aquarium How to Guide

So you're considering buying a saltwater aquarium and you are doing some initial research

. Here are some quick answers to some of the questions that you may have. Are they beautiful? Yes. Are they interesting? Yes. Is it easy to find resources on how to care for them? Yes. Will the chicks dig it? Yes! Do they require care and attention? Yes. When you purchase a saltwater aquarium you are really buying a biosphere, and the life in it is dependent on how you care for the environment. So here are are a couple of things to consider when you purchase a saltwater aquarium.

What kind of aquarium should I buy?

Before you buy you need to consider where you are in life. I know that may seem like an existential thought, but it matters if you are in a season of constant transition. Are you going to move soon? Do you have an apartment? If that is the case then you may want to consider a smaller tank for practical reasons: mobility, shock to the creatures if you move, or just how will it look at your place. What is your budget? An empty large tank is not very appealing. You also need to consider if you are going to purchase an acrylic tank or a glass tank. Glass tanks are difficult to scratch and keep their clarity but can be difficult to move and are less expensive. Acrylic tanks are easy to scratch, lighter, and come in some interesting designs. What kind of design do you want? This line of thinking should get you started in the right direction.

What is the upkeep like?

Maintaining a saltwater aquarium properly is very important. It is so important in fact that you really should keep a log of your observations of changes that are happening inside of it. You will want to take not on thinks like:

Fish: Do they have Parasites? Are they active? Do they have a normal appetite? Does their color look normal? Do their fins look okay?

Water: Is the water clear or cloudy? Is the temperature right? Is the filter system working correctly? Are the chemical levels correct? (Salinity, pH, Alkalinity, Ammonia, Nitrite, Phosphate, Iodine, Calcium)

These parameters will help you determine how often you should clean your saltwater aquarium. The quality of the filtration system will also help determine how often you clean you saltwater aquarium. The more you clean it the easier it is to clean for you the next time. There are a lot of filter options out there but if you are looking for something built in you may want to check out Eclipse, SeaClear. These are quality systems that can filter 150 gallons an hour!

Saltwater Aquariums are a beautiful addition to the home they bring color and an interesting conversation piece to your living space, but understand this is not just something that you can jump into. Do not let your tank become an expensive tropical fish ghetto. This hobby requires some discipline but it is well worth it and like I said before...the chicks dig it!

Saltwater Aquarium How to Guide

By: Karl Winslow

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