| folks believe that the saltwater tropical fish aquariums | | | | can be aggressive so you should limit yourself to 2 |
| look better than the freshwater aquariums. But are | | | | per tank. |
| they? Which do you like? Below are some ways to | | | | Mollies, the same fish that you use in freshwater |
| choose which type to choose for your home. Also, | | | | tanks, can be acclimated to salt water tanks and are |
| you may want to go to for more home decorating | | | | quite hardy. These fish are very inexpensive and a |
| ideas. | | | | great way to start off your marine tank. If you buy |
| The answer lies in the fish! Saltwater or marine | | | | mollies in the pet store from a freshwater tank, |
| aquariums are made to house tropical fish that you | | | | acclimate them by dripping salt water into the bag |
| find around reefs in the ocean. These fish come in | | | | over a period of 8 hours or so - removing excess |
| shapes sizes and colors that make a dramatic impact. | | | | water when the bag gets too full and slowly |
| The freshwater fish simply cannot compete with | | | | increasing the salinity. |
| these natural beauties. | | | | While damsels and mollies may not be the most |
| If you want these same gorgeous fish in your living | | | | beautiful fish, the clownfish is certainly a colorful and |
| room, you can setup and maintain a saltwater tank | | | | interesting fish for your tank. These fish are fairly |
| with only a bit more effort than your freshwater | | | | hardy but a bit more difficult to acclimate to a tank |
| tank. They key is to choose hardy fish that will last | | | | so you may not want to use them as starter fish. |
| as saltwater fish are much more fragile and more | | | | Clownfish are territorial but will only be aggressive |
| expensive than their freshwater counterparts. | | | | with other clowns and are good for a community |
| Some hardy fish you may want to consider for a | | | | tank. Although clowns do like to live around a seas |
| saltwater tank include damsels, mollies and clownfish. | | | | anemone, the will do fine without one which is good |
| Damsels are probably the most hardy fish and should | | | | for the beginner since the anemone is fairly difficult |
| certainly be considered for a new tank as well as for | | | | to keep. |
| beginners. These fish are fairly inexpensive, are not | | | | These three types are a great way to begin. But |
| finicky eaters and can withstand poor water | | | | you will eventually want to add other varieties of |
| conditions better than any other marine fish. Although | | | | tropical fish. Consider basslets, wrasses, hawk and |
| they are not the most colorful of fish, they are | | | | grammas to complement your tropical fish tank. |
| certainly your best bet until you become experienced | | | | Some difficult ones to keep, and therefore avoid, are |
| and have a stable tank. The only caveat is that some | | | | mandarin, certain eels, butterfly fish and seahorses. |