| A beginner marine aquarium setup is not so difficult if | | | | kit, aquarium lighting, pH test kit are other required |
| you follow the right steps. To start with it's | | | | important equipments in the setup process. |
| important to decide the size and location of your | | | | Now, the next step is to wash the tank and fill it |
| aquarium. You can find many types of aquariums in | | | | with fresh water for checking leaks. After performing |
| the market and you can select one that suits your | | | | the leak test you can set the background according |
| needs. Do plenty of research and place the aquarium | | | | to your choice. Install the equipment with care and |
| in an area where it will not be affected by external | | | | drain saltwater mixes by comparing different salt |
| sources. Placing an aquarium on a suitable designed | | | | mixes in the market. Confirm everything is right and |
| stand is another important aspect in the setup | | | | then turn the power on. Allow the fish tank to settle |
| process. | | | | down for few days. Meanwhile you can monitor the |
| After selecting an aquarium your next step is to buy | | | | water parameters and salinity levels daily. |
| marine aquarium equipment. The type of filtration and | | | | Finally, slowly add marine fish that you have chosen |
| protein skimmer you choose is important in the setup | | | | for your aquarium. Don't forget to perform regular |
| process. Avoid under gravel filters, in my opinion using | | | | maintenance by cleaning the tank on regular basis. |
| live rock filter is the better option. There are a wide | | | | Allow fish to adapt to the surrounding and then start |
| range of protein skimmers available, you need to | | | | feeding them. The setup process might be costly but |
| select one according to your needs. Heaters, sand, | | | | is an essential step for better results. |
| gravels, fish plants, ultraviolet sterilizers, water test | | | | |