| How to set up a salt water aquarium very much | | | | seems trivial when considering the added filtration |
| depends on the type of ecosystem that you are | | | | benefits that live rock adds to an aquarium's |
| planning to house. Different aquarium environments | | | | environment. |
| need different equipment and species. This article will | | | | Make no mistake though; live rock aquariums do |
| give you a bit of guidance in showing you some | | | | require maintenance. Healthy water is dependent on |
| options for your home. | | | | many things including the following: calcium, |
| A very affordable saltwater aquarium is a fish only | | | | magnesium, iodine, strontium, and other minerals. |
| aquarium. One of the main savings in cost involves | | | | Arguably, the best rock that you can acquire is the |
| the basic lighting system. However, inexpensive | | | | Fiji rock. However, this rock is expensive. Once again, |
| doesn't necessarily mean that this type of tank is | | | | an owner has to determine if an enhanced live rock |
| easy to maintain. Excessive nitrates must constantly | | | | environment, which naturally provides filtration and |
| be monitored and frequent water changes are quite | | | | food, is worth the expense. |
| the necessity, due to the lack of live rock. | | | | A third option is a reef tank, perfect for housing |
| Hermit crabs and snails are a possibility in fish only | | | | corals, invertebrates and anemones. In this type of |
| tanks. They are quite compatible and are also great in | | | | environment, fish are often not the main attraction! |
| cleaning off algae. Aesthetically, they are pleasing to | | | | Reef tanks require first rate water conditions and |
| the eye and quite entertaining. However, snails due | | | | expensive lighting. They also use reverse osmosis as |
| reproduce rapidly, so ask your pet store for technical | | | | well as de-ionized water. Corals and other marine life |
| support and advice before making any snail | | | | must have all of these devices working well in order |
| purchases. | | | | to thrive to their fullest potential. |
| A second aquarium option is a fish only with live rock | | | | These are the three types of saltwater aquariums. |
| aquarium. Live rock does require superior lighting, thus | | | | So, before you purchase a saltwater aquarium, realize |
| generating a cost for you, the pet owner. However, | | | | that each type of tank has requires a different setup |
| live rock is a natural filter and aids immensely in the | | | | with respect to lighting, filtration and chemical levels. |
| nitrogen cycle. To many, the expense of the lighting | | | | |