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Saltwater aquariums offer fish lovers a unique opportunity to enjoy some of the most interesting and exotic species in the world, right in their own home or business. Saltwater, or marine aquariums present a few challenges not faced by keepers of freshwater tanks, but the difficulty has been exaggerated.
The requirements are different than those for a freshwater aquarium, with perhaps a smaller margin for error, but they can be mastered with information and practical skills in setting up the tank and caring for it. If you’ve wanted to wade into the briny waters of a marine aquarium, there’s no good reason that you should hesitate to give it a try.
The main issue to keep in mind when beginning a saltwater aquarium is that marine fish are more sensitive to changes in their environment, so consistent monitoring and precision adjustments are the key to maintaining a healthy tank and happy fish. PH, nitrate, and temperature concerns are carry-overs from the world of freshwater aquariums. Add to those the specific gravity level of the water, a factor closely related to salinity (saltiness), and you’ve got the major criteria that must be understood and mastered.
So what is the perfect environment based on these parameter? Starting with the crucial pH level, salt water fish and marine invertebrates require pH levels between 8.0 and 8.4, so shooting for 8.2 is perfect. Levels below 8.0 can cause problems pretty quickly, while numbers above 8.4 are less damaging, but need to be brought back into balance. When it comes to nitrates, less is better. Invertebrates thrive at levels below 5ppm, but will tolerate up to 20ppm, the upper level for saltwater fish. The temperature for most marine tanks should remain as steady as possible, with acceptable range from 75F to 80F (24C – 27C). Finally, the specific gravity of the tank should be between 1.02 and 1.03. Since saltwater varies by location, fish are somewhat adaptable and will adjust if the levels are kept in this range.
Now that you have the baseline environmental factors in mind, here are some additional tips for keeping your saltwater aquarium healthy for the long-haul.
First, choose quality components for your tank. For example, saving a few dollars on a cheap filtering system won’t seem like a value if it fails and you have to replace expensive fish.
Secondly, monitor daily with the appropriate test kits on hand. Be overly cautious in the first 4-6 weeks until your tank has gone through the standard cycling process. Once equilibrium is established you may find that less frequent testing is needed. But err on the side of caution until you have a good handle on your tank’s conditions.
Finally, develop a regular routine covering important practices like water changing on a monthly basis, scraping and cleaning off algae on a weekly basis, and feeding your saltwater aquarium’s inhabitants about twice a week. This will help maintain the kind of consistency necessary for the tank and your fish to thrive.
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With LED lighting technology changing everyday episode ninety nine of LA Fishguys has Jim Stime of Aquarium Design in Thousand Oaks CALIF., learning about these new developments as he helps Scott remove the old lighting system and install this new version over a 500 gallon reef tank.
A closeup of my new reef tank using a Sony Cybershot WX5 3D HD Camera. Rendered from “1080i AVCHD” to “1080p MP4″ using Sony Vegas Pro 10. Phoenix 14K DE 150 Watt MH’s, and 2 PC 96 Watt Coralife 420nm Actinic Bulbs. By NewYorkSteelo. www.newyorksteelo.com Facebook: www.facebook.com
Insane coral growth…check 100% LED lighting….check This tank in your house…could be! (follow this link to find out more: www.mrsaltwatertank.com/mytank) ***Comments and more videos can be found @ www.mrsaltwatertank.com ***
kek palettas hal (blue tang) zaszlos doktorhal (salfin tang) bohoc hal (clown fish) ketszinu csaszar hal (bio-color angel fish) porosz halak ( assanical fishes) tengeri csigak (salt water snails) tengeri sun ( urchin) tengeri csillag (star fish) corallife feherje lehabozo 65 gal. (corallife protein skimmer 65 gallons) corallife T5 HO vilagitas (corallife T5 HO lights 4times 54 watts
(www.ecoxotic.com) Simple, elegant, complete, features often overlooked by the status quo. Originally developed to display our patented Panorama LED fixtures, the 25 gallon inspired cube design captured the attention of consumers nationwide. Thoughtfully designed, the perfect cube is complete with Panorama LED System packed with cool features such as energy efficient long life LED’s, easy access hinge, and independent control for dawn/dusk viewing. The convection cool design of the lighting system eliminates noisy fans and of course the power sucking water chiller. Spend more time enjoying and less time cleaning – the aquarium is complete with discrete integrated filtration that includes recirculating pump, protein skimmer and water top-off. Choose from three elegant mounting options for the lighting system, the fully adjustable stand mount, wall mount, or modern hanging style.
Sometimes it takes a stroke of bad luck to turn you on to something good. ***Comments and videos can be found @ www.mrsaltwatertank.com ***
