Consider The Beauty Of A Saltwater Fish Tank

Salt water fish aquariums come in many different sizes to suit your needs. The size of your aquarium will determine not only how many fish you can have but also what varieties you can have as the difference in the size of tropical fish varies enormously from an inch or two up to a whopping 18 inches.

The major beauty of a salt water fish tank aquarium is the much wider variety of tropical fish that you can add to it. Salt water tropical fish come in a wide variety of colors which will add beauty and color to virtually any home or office aquarium.

Unlike freshwater fish aquariums, saltwater are more intricate to set up, require more maintenance and the aquarium itself plus the fish to go in it are more expensive so it is vital that you do your research and speak to more experienced persons as you go along. You will find though that the types of fish combined with their wonderful colors and striking tails and fins will make it well worthwhile.

When looking for an aquarium, decide firstly where you want it to go. If you are looking at a smaller one, a side board or coffee table will be ideal. For the larger style special stands can be purchased that are designed to withstand the weight and many have a cupboard underneath so you can store equipment, test kits fish food etc. For extra large Aquariums, a cement slab is probably the best plan of action. Aquariums can be made of either glass or acrylic with both having advantages. Glass is more scratch resistant yet heavier and acrylic is lighter yet more prone to scratches although many scratches can be polished out.

Adding plants to you aquarium is ideal, not only do they look good but also act as a filter. Rocks and coral give a totally marine feel and gives the fish a home". Other items to you will need for your aquarium are: pump and filter, heater and lights, thermometer, hydrometer, protein skimmer, synthetic sea salt, nets, fish food, rocks and decorations for your aquarium, plus of course, the final thing, your fish.

There are the ever popular clownfish with their distinctive orange and white makings, damsels which are blue in color and can be aggressive and territorial as well as the flame angel. The wonderful golden seahorse is an interesting addition to your aquarium and yellow tang adds another dimension of color to liven things up. Snowflake moray eel and lionfish are more aggressive can care should be taken as they have been known to eat their companions in the tank. Speak to your supplier with regard to other varieties and good companions.

Learning about proper setup and ongoing maintenance of your aquarium is important, speak to your supplier, other enthusiasts and purchase a good book on the topic. There are a number of good magazines available you can subscribe to as well that give you up to date information. A saltwater fish aquarium in your home is not only a great hobby, but makes a stunning feature in a corner or against a plain wall.