Saltwater Aquarium Setup
Before you can add any fish or other livestock, you need to get your aquarium all set up. This can be a daunting process, but don’t worry! Just read the following pages to get a good idea of how you should approach aquarium setup.
- Aquarium Water Circulation
- Choosing the Proper Aquarium Size
- Cycling an Aquarium
- Proper Aquarium Location
- Stocking an Aquarium
- Tank Materials
Saltwater Aquarium Fish
Putting fish in your saltwater aquarium is the fun part. Here is some tips regarding stocking your aquarium. Now that you are done done being patient through the cycling process, you get to enjoy adding some color and action to your aquarium. Patience pays off!
- Buying Aquarium Fish
- Feeding Aquarium Fish
- Selecting Healthy Saltwater Fish
- Why the Yellow Tang is a Good Beginner Fish
Saltwater Aquarium Maintenance
Once your saltwater aquarium is running at full steam, you will need to monitor and maintain it. There is no way around it! The chore of maintenance is not a bad thing though. Aquarium maintenance can be quick and efficient, you just need the right approach. Here’s some tips.
- Aquarium Algae Control
- Aquarium Phosphate Control
- Aquarium Software
- Dealing With Salt Creep
- Filter Maintenance
- Glass Cleaning
- Gravel Vacuuming
- Cleaning Aquarium Detritus
- Lighting Maintenance
- Maintenance Schedule
- Topping Off Water
- Water Changes
- Water Testing
- Saltwater Aquarium Nitrates
- Mangrove Plants in Saltwater Aquariums
Saltwater Aquarium Hardware
In addition to the tank itself, you will need a lot of supporting hardware to make your saltwater aquarium go. Lights, filters, heaters and more. Read more about the various aquarium hardware that you may want to investigate for use in your setup.
- Protein Skimmers
- Aquarium Heaters
- Aquarium Lighting
- Canister Filters
- Phosphate Reactors
- Power Heads / Water Pumps
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