Saltwater Aquariums

Aquariums at home are said to be the bestSubstrates, Filtration System, Heater or
stress reliever. Aquriums can be big or smallThermometer, power head, protein skimmer, air
depending on the maintainence and care possiblepump and water pump. Whereas you can chose
at home. There are two types of aquariumsany one of the basic forms of salt water
-fresh atre aquariums and salt water aquariums.aquarium. Either you can go for the fish only, Fish
The salt water aquariums are difficult to maintainwith Live Rock or Reef system.
than the fresh water aquariums as the ecology ofSalt water Aquarium Dos and Don't
the salt water acquarium differs and needs to be• The aquarium should be at least of
handled and taken care of wiith proper knowledge.200litres as smaller one will have a problem of
Salt water aquarium looks more beautiful,maintaining water quality and balance. •
appealing and colorful for the simple reason it canThe material of the aquarium should to be either
have wide range of fishes and mammals, livein glass or acrylic. • The location should
corals, anemones, crustaceans or jelly fish. Younot be in too much or too little sunlight. Excess
can also keep some extravagantly colored reefsunlight will result in the growth of algae and too
fishes to enhance the beauty of the aquarium andlittle sunlight will also be harmful. Always maintain a
the movement inside the aquarium looks vibrantconstant temperature. • Make sure that
and colorful. Some popular salt water fishes arethe decoration kept, in the aquarium is salt proof
Comical blenny, Angelfish, Clown fish, Blue linedotherwise it may poison your aquarium. •
triggerfish and Damsels and can be kept in saltFilter the aquarium whenever required. The
water aquariums.filtration processes are mechanical filtration,
Some skilled and advanced aquarists keep squidsbiological filtration and chemical filtration. •
and octopuses which creates an exact replica ofDon't use ordinary salt water in your aquarium.
the marine life at your desired place. The varietyAlways use aquarium salt water available in fish
of fishes and marine life which can choosen tostore and mix in water following the proper
make the aquarium more vivacious and full of lifeinstruction. • The cleaning should never
is the main reason of its popularitybe done with detergent and soap as they pollute
Before going for a salt water aquarium it isthe water and harm the ecosystem. A capful of
always better to study and research thepure bleach added to 10 gallons of water will do
ecosystem of salt water fishes, their food habits,the needful. Then clean it with fresh water
the environment and surroundings conducive forafterwards. • To maintain balance
their growth and development and the waterbetween the salts and water levels it is very
temperature required for their survival. The extraessential to use a hydrometer. The water from
time devoted for the study and research andthe aquarium keeps evaporating buy the level of
knowing the exact requirement will provesalt remains the same. To compensate the level
beneficial in the long run as starting a salt waterof evaporated water salt water is not required.
aquarium will definitely prove to be a gratifyingBut to know the exact salinity of water
experience.Hydrometer is very helpful and will help you to
To start with you will require a fish tank,add water as per requirement.