| How about having a marine aquarium faq (frequently | | | | What kind of filter is appropriate for my fish tank? |
| asked questions) session? Its important having | | | | Although there are vast mounts of filters to choose |
| answers to some questions that may be lurking in | | | | from, biological filters tend to be very easy to clean. |
| the back of your mind. Being informed before | | | | As for filter channels, they shouldn't be to narrow, as |
| entering a pet store is half the battle in acquiring the | | | | the narrow ones tend to get clogged. Filters should |
| materials necessary for your aquarium. Here's a list of | | | | be bought based on your tank size and the type of |
| frequently asked questions and informative answers. | | | | pump that you are purchasing. |
| Are saltwater fish hard to take care of? | | | | What kind of fish should I purchase? |
| They can be, if you buy species that are not hardy | | | | If you're a beginner, the hardy molly is your best bet. |
| and equipment that is not effective in creating | | | | They adjust to inconsistent pH levels and |
| consistent saline and temperature levels in your | | | | temperature fluctuations. Damselfish are also |
| water. Selecting resilient breeds, like mollies, are a | | | | wonderful, but it is best to stick with the yellowtail |
| good first step, when first starting out as a saltwater | | | | and blue devil types, as the others are too |
| fish pet owner. | | | | aggressive and territorial for a first time fish owner. |
| As for the ecosystem balance in your fish tank, keep | | | | Other amazing fish include clownfish, tangs, angel fish, |
| in mind that the two most important devises in your | | | | and lionfish. |
| aquarium are your pump and filters. These two | | | | Can you run down a list of things that I'll need if I |
| components are fundamental in keeping a balanced | | | | want to become a saltwater fish owner? |
| and consistent ecosystem. | | | | Some essentials include: de-chlorinated water, |
| What are some guidelines to purchasing a pump? | | | | bucket(s), a hydrometer and testing jar, mildewcide |
| Make sure that you are not thrown by the cost of a | | | | or bleach, distilled water, a heater, a filtration system, |
| saltwater pump. They are pricier than freshwater | | | | plants, decorations and an appropriate size tank. |
| pumps. The size of your tank, the heat that the | | | | What's an appropriate tank size? |
| pump generates, and the pump's noise level are all | | | | Although stores have a huge selection of tanks in the |
| factors to consider when purchasing this piece of | | | | 30 to 50 gallon range, many agree that the 55 gallon |
| equipment. | | | | tank is optimum. Of course, measuring carefully at |
| Be wary of buying a pump that's too large for you | | | | home is important. There's no sense in buying the |
| aquarium. This type of scenario can change the | | | | perfect 55 gallon tank if you can't fit it anywhere. |
| temperature of the water in your tank. This can | | | | There are dozens of questions that are frequently |
| cause problems for the fish, corals and plants in your | | | | asked. However, the above answers should make |
| aquarium. Your best bet is to ask for your store's | | | | you informed enough to walk into a pet store with |
| technical support if you are unsure of the correct | | | | more confidence and ask some appropriate technical |
| brand and pump size. | | | | questions. |