| How many fish can I put in a 30 gal saltwater | | | | you shop, never impulse buy saltwater fish! Once |
| tank is a common question asked by new | | | | you see some fish that you like you can dig |
| aquarium owners? With the growing popularity of | | | | further into their characteristics and see how they |
| saltwater aquariums more and more people are | | | | may get along with other tank mates. |
| venturing into the hobby. Most of these people | | | | - Do not let size fool you, some of the most |
| seem to gravitate to smaller systems under 40 | | | | brutal and violent fish are small. Fish like some |
| gallons mainly for cost reasons. | | | | dottybacks and damsels will attack fish twice or |
| While small tanks maybe affordable they can also | | | | even three times their size, and often times kill |
| severely limit your fish choices due to the nature | | | | them in the process. |
| of many marine fish.First you have to realize the | | | | - If you feel one of your choices maybe a little |
| saltwater fish are not like freshwater fish. They | | | | aggressive you may want to add them last. |
| are territorial and some will protect that territory | | | | Often times adding a semi aggressive marine fish |
| to the death. | | | | last will eliminate some of the territory battles |
| With that in mind you will need to provide your | | | | that can take place. It is not guaranteed to work |
| marine fish with ample room to call their own. As | | | | this way though because fish like people have |
| a very basic rule of thumb you can have one | | | | different personalities. |
| small fish per 10 gallons of tank volume. This is | | | | - A good saltwater aquarium guide will be able to |
| dictated however by the tank shape and fish | | | | help you determine the types of saltwater fish |
| type. | | | | you can keep in a smaller tank. Then you will |
| Tips For Adding Fish To Your Tank | | | | want to go to the local fish store and see them in |
| - A critical step in stocking a smaller saltwater | | | | person and see if they look and behave how you |
| aquarium is to research your fish choices before | | | | want. |