| When establishing an aquarium, you'll probably | | | | tanks as salt-water fish are accustomed to a |
| happen upon a great deal of seemingly expensive | | | | very different climate. |
| equipment that might seem complicated and | | | | One such piece of equipment you may hear |
| intimidating. You may find yourself wondering if all | | | | about is a protein skimmer. This device helps by |
| of these things are actually important. The most | | | | removing particles from the water that, if left in |
| important pieces of kit you will need are the tank, | | | | the water, will eventually turn into harmful |
| water filter, light, and fish, plus fish food and some | | | | substances. This equipment is essential to the well |
| water treatments. However, if you're planning to | | | | being of salt water fish. Without a protein |
| keep certain species of fish you may need a lot | | | | skimmer the water would ultimately become too |
| of extra equipment to keep them happy. | | | | rich in ammonia for the fish to stand. They would |
| Additional equipment is often needed in salt-water | | | | become sick and might even die as a result. |