| Most people who want to bring beauty into their | | | | the carpet around the tank so it can sit on the wood |
| home often turn to saltwater aquariums. The color an | | | | sub floor. |
| movement of marine fish is hard to beat and when | | | | After you know where your tank is going to go you |
| done correctly a saltwater fish tank is truly stunning. | | | | will want to put the biggest tank you can fit into the |
| However most people are not sure how to start a | | | | area that you can afford. A larger tank is more |
| saltwater aquarium so it has long term success. | | | | stable and will give you more fish options. However if |
| How To Start a Saltwater Aquarium That Will Last | | | | this is your first marine aquarium you may want to |
| The first thing you need to do is select a spot for | | | | hold it under 125 gallons. |
| your tank. Make sure that it is not hit by direct | | | | The next step is to research and select the types of |
| sunlight as this can increase algae growth. make sure | | | | marine fish you want to keep in your saltwater |
| it is away from drafty windows or doors because | | | | aquarium. This is the step that people often do after |
| this can cause temperature swings. You should also | | | | their tanks is set up. But if you do it before you will |
| make sure that it will have a sturdy surface to sit on. | | | | be able to select equipment for the fish you want |
| Never set a aquarium on thick carpet where it could | | | | and this will give you the best set up possible. |
| easily tip over. Saltwater weights almost 10 lbs per | | | | Pre-planning for fish will allow you to identify any |
| gallon and the weight of the tank and other items | | | | problems species or potential aggressive fish. The last |
| can easily push a 55 gallon tank over 650 lbs, this is | | | | thing you want is to put a aggressive fish into a tank |
| weight that can hurt or injure if it should fall one | | | | full of peaceful marine aquarium fish, the results could |
| some one. If you must put it on carpeted area trim | | | | be devastating. |