| Saltwater fish tanks have their own unique | | | | tank. Once that's done, you can go on to the |
| qualities and demands. But, for the reef aquarium | | | | next step of your salt water fish tank setup. |
| lover, it's well worth the effort. | | | | If you have not already put in your saltwater |
| You'll get many hours of enjoyment without | | | | solution now is a good time to do this. Once your |
| hassle if you get your salt water fish tank setup | | | | solution is in, turn your tank on, and let it run for |
| correctly. If you miss a few steps, you're sure to | | | | around 24 hours. During this test run, you can |
| have problems. They may not show up right | | | | make changes to the water, if necessary. Just |
| way, but your fish will suffer in the long run. So | | | | make sure everything is working correctly with |
| please, be patient and follow all the steps in order. | | | | no leaks. |
| Before You Begin | | | | Saltwater Aquascaping |
| Do your research before starting your salt water | | | | Turn off any equipment that may be running. Put |
| fish tank setup. If you haven't yet purchased | | | | aside equipment that may get in the way. You |
| your system, you find many choices available. | | | | have to siphon out half the water in the tank and |
| Don't hesitate to research and ask questions as | | | | save it. After removing some water, arrange |
| you're making your choices. Each set requires | | | | your rocks and decorations how you want them. |
| different parts and equipment, but most | | | | Once you like your design, add the water back |
| specialized aquarium stores are more than happy | | | | into your tank to the proper level. |
| to help you get started. | | | | Next, turn on the system and let it run. Let your |
| What basic equipment do you need? You'll need | | | | tank cycle. After the cycling is complete – |
| filters, pumps, heaters, lights, test kits, and sea | | | | and never before – you can add your fish. |
| salt mixtures, and substrate material (maybe | | | | Make sure to do routine tests and add water as |
| something like coral). There's other optional | | | | needed. |
| equipment, but these are the basics. | | | | Second Tank |
| Once you've chosen your system, you're ready | | | | After you have your first salt water fish tank |
| to begin the setup. First you'll need to clean and | | | | setup, why you should look into another tank? |
| level the tank. Then you can begin to arrange | | | | Well, one thing that is important when adding a lot |
| your background making sure to leave room for | | | | of different saltwater fish is to have a quarantine |
| the necessary system pieces that must go into | | | | tank to observe each fish before they are put in |
| the tank. | | | | with others. |
| Starting the Saltwater Fish Tank Setup and | | | | It's important to keep you new fish alone for a |
| Testing | | | | while to make sure they're not carrying any |
| Once your tank is set, level, and the background | | | | diseases. The last thing you want to do is put a |
| is installed, you're ready to test your new system. | | | | new fish who's unhealthy in with your thriving fish. |
| Follow directions for your specific saltwater tank | | | | Once introduced to the tank, disease spread |
| precisely. This may take some time, but it's worth | | | | quickly. It's better to be safe than to lose all your |
| it. Test your system before you put it into your | | | | saltwater fish. |