| If you are starting a saltwater aquarium for the first | | | | some situations it is best to take some time to |
| time you are no doubt excited and ready to go. But | | | | research the fish you want to keep in your tank. |
| before you dive in consider the three tips listed | | | | You will be able to properly set up your tank for the |
| below, they will help you on your journey to a | | | | fish you want and will also be able to eliminate any |
| beautiful thriving marine aquarium that you can enjoy | | | | potentially aggressive or delicate species from your |
| for years to come. | | | | list. Researching potential fish can save you a lot of |
| Get The Biggest Tank You Can Afford- When | | | | time, frustration and wasted money. |
| starting a saltwater aquarium for the first time many | | | | Take Your Time And Learn- Starting a saltwater |
| people buy smaller tanks because they cost less. | | | | aquarium is not like a freshwater tank at all. the fish |
| While a small tank can work a larger tank in the | | | | are more sensitive to changes in water chemistry |
| range of 75 gallons is better for the beginner. | | | | and need to be introduced slowly over a period of |
| A bigger tank will allow you more fish but it is also | | | | weeks rather then all at once. Also be sure to plan |
| more forgiving and is more stable because it has a | | | | your fish stocking schedule so you add the most |
| larger volume of water in it. A more stable aquarium | | | | aggressive fishes last. |
| leads to healthier fish. | | | | This will help you avoid any major territorial issues |
| Plan For Your Fish First- Most first time saltwater fish | | | | that can arise when saltwater fish are introduced to |
| keepers make the mistake of setting up their tanks | | | | fast or in the wrong order. |
| first then choosing the fish. While this can work in | | | | |