| Many time people who want to start a new marine | | | | larger one to get better flow throughout the tank. If |
| aquarium often buy one of the all in one marine | | | | you have the budget you can also use a sump style |
| aquarium starter kits that are offered at many fish | | | | filter. These are often referred to as wet dry filters |
| stores. While these kits may work for some basic | | | | and do the best job of filtering your tank water. |
| marine fish they are often far from adequate setups | | | | Protein Skimmer- |
| for anyone serious about keeping saltwater fish and | | | | A protein skimmer is a piece of equipment that |
| are normally smaller tanks that the beginner would | | | | removes dissolved organics from your water and |
| have a difficult time maintaining successfully. | | | | eliminates algae causing compounds. It works by |
| What Is Needed For a Good New Marine Aquarium | | | | mixing air and very fine bubbles in a chamber and the |
| Setup | | | | organics cling to those bubbles and collect as a foam |
| Proper tank size- | | | | at the top of the unit. This foam pushes over into a |
| Anyone who is just starting out keeping marine fish | | | | collection cup. It is recommended that all marine |
| should stick with the largest tank they can afford. | | | | aquarium systems use a protein skimmer. |
| The bigger the tank the easier it is to keep up to a | | | | Patience and Research- |
| point that is. For a good beginner marine aquarium | | | | While this is not a piece of equipment it is critical for |
| stick in the range of 55 to 90 gallons and you will | | | | your success and is the best way to learn about the |
| have a nice stable tank that is easy to care for and | | | | animals you want to keep as well as the equipment |
| allow you to keep a wide variety of fish. | | | | you will need to make them thrive in your system. |
| The Proper Filters- | | | | Start with some good books and guides and do |
| A good canister filter will do the job for many fish | | | | some reading on the Internet. A little research in the |
| only marine aquariums. If you have a larger tank you | | | | beginning will save you a lot of money down the |
| may want to use two filter units instead of one | | | | road. |