| Starting a saltwater fish tank is a fun and exciting | | | | tank in great shape? |
| hobby that can add beauty to any room in the | | | | - How much do you have to spend on your |
| house. But not all marine aquariums are successful | | | | aquarium? On average a basic fish only saltwater |
| and fail shortly after they are set up. This can be | | | | tank will cost about $15-$20 USD to set up and |
| avoided by asking your self a few questions and | | | | stock. So make sure that you have adequate |
| doing some simple research. | | | | funds to complete the project because a poorly |
| Things To Consider Before You Spend Money On | | | | funded aquarium is usually one that will fail. |
| a New Saltwater Fish Tank | | | | - How large of a tank will you buy based on your |
| - What marine fish and invertebrates do you like | | | | fish choices and budget restrictions. Larger tanks |
| and what other fish will be compatible with them. | | | | are always better for a new marine aquarium |
| - What is the minimum recommended size of | | | | setup then a smaller tank. Tanks that are in the |
| aquarium for the types of fish you like and do | | | | range of 40-90 gallons are the perfect size for |
| you have room for that size tank | | | | beginners. |
| - What will you need to take proper care of | | | | - What will you put the tank on? Because |
| these marine fish, things like filtration, lighting and | | | | saltwater tanks are heavy you will need a suitable |
| basic care requirements need to be considered | | | | stand for your saltwater aquarium setup. Just |
| - Do the marine fish you like have any special | | | | throwing it on a table or other piece of furniture |
| care or feeding requirements that you will have to | | | | can lead to disaster. The best stands are normally |
| provide | | | | the ones the manufactures sell. But if you are |
| - Are you willing to invest the time the will be | | | | handy you can make your own. |
| required to keep your fish and your saltwater fish | | | | |