Why Not a Salt Water Aquarium?

Many people purchase a salt water aquariumon the glass.
because they think that fish that typically live in5) You can still get algae even though there is salt
the ocean look much more beautiful. This isin the water.
definitely a true statement because they have6) Cleaning the tank is significantly more difficult
much brighter colors. Because there is so muchbecause once you empty the salt water, you
more salt water on the planet then fresh water,have to find a way to get a fresh supply of
there are many more colorful varieties of thesewater with salt in it.
types of fish. However, here are a few reasons7) Temperatures of salt water aquariums must
that you should not get a salt water aquarium ifbe much more highly regulated to stay within a
you are new at taking care of fish.certain temperature range. The range it must
1) Fish that live in salty water are way morestay within is a much smaller range then required
expensive then fresh water fish.with fresh water fish.
2) If the water in the aquarium starts to8) Similar to a pool you must buy chemicals to
evaporate, then the salt content in the aquariumobserve the proper pH and chemical balances.
becomes higher and will kill your fish. So do notYou really should consider these reasons not to
plan on going on long vacation.buy fish that live in the ocean before you go out
3) Chlorine will kill your oceanic fish so you cannotand get distracted by a salt water fish's beauty.
add tap water to try and dilute the salt contentWith true beauty comes high maintenance when it
unless you use specially formulated chemicals tocomes to fish so if you are new to owning an
removal the harmful ingredients.aquarium, fish that can be found in the ocean are
4) When water evaporates it leaves salt residuemost likely not for you.