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Choosing the Right Aquarium – a Fresh Water or a Saltwater

Sep 1st, 2011
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An aquarium can be a great addition to your interior decorations. If you are looking to add a certain level of style and beauty to your home or office, having an aquarium can do just that. While deciding to choose an aquarium for your house you may have wondered which one to choose from. There are endless possibilities when setting up an aquarium in your own home. If you are installing aquarium for the first time, you need to know many tit bits of keeping fish healthy and in a comfortable environment. (more…)


Shopping for Freshwater or Saltwater Fish Tanks

Jun 1st, 2011
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A fish tank is one of the most important equipment in setting up an aquarium. This is basically where you put everything – from your fishes down to all the other necessary accessories and decor. If you are planning to set up an aquarium, know that there are certain qualities that you need to meet as well. Listed below are the best qualities and features that you should look for in freshwater or saltwater fish tanks.

Material

Fish tanks are made up of various kinds of materials but the best picks are the acrylic and the glass fish tanks. Acrylic is a very lightweight material, which makes it very easy to move around and clean. It also offers a cleaner and less distorted view of what is inside the aquarium compared to glass. The only down side to an acrylic saltwater aquarium is that it can easily be scratched. Glass on the other hand is less prone to scratches but can be heavier than acrylic tanks.

The size

There really is no recommended size for a good freshwater or salt water fish tanks. The only rule here is to pick a size that your space can accommodate and of course, those that can fit your fishes comfortably inside. There should be one inch of fish per gallon of water in the tank. Also take into account the size of your fish. Thicker bodied fishes may require more area compared to the thinner ones. Aside from that, salt water fishes may require a larger room compared to the freshwater species. The recommended water volume for a saltwater aquarium is a minimum of 40 gallons of water unless you want to stay with the smaller variety of salt water fish which are also very satisfying.  The smaller tanks are much more affordable for a beginner hobbyist

The shape

Just like the size, the aquarium shape can also affect the number of fishes you can put inside your freshwater or saltwater fish tanks. The most important thing you need to remember here is that the more surface area you have, the more oxygen should be introduced into the water. Larger oxygen concentration can support higher populations of fish in the tank.

If you are looking to put jellyfish into your tank, they need a circular shape to help create the water flow needed to help them move.  So you knowing what fish you eventually want to have will help you in your tank selection.

Good filtration and lighting system.

Of course, good freshwater and saltwater fish tanks should possess both a good filtration and lighting system. This is essential of you want to keep your pets alive and healthy for the longest time.

Aquarium kits

There are now such things as an aquarium kit sold in pet shops. These kits include the tank, the filtration pump and even the lighting system. Aquarium kits are mostly available in small to medium sized tanks. If you wish to buy a larger piece, then you might need to purchase the filter and the lighting system separately.

Bear in mind that aside from the fish tank, there are many other requirements that you need to meet in order to maintain a healthy aquarium – and these requirements can vary, whether you are setting up freshwater or a saltwater fish tanks.  But you can make keeping a fish tank easy by using distilled water, live sand and then when you add your choice of fish, make sure you add some cleaner fish like crabs and snails to do the work of cleaning for you.

Remember, freshwater and salt water aquariums can come in many different sizes, shapes and features. So if you want to pick the right product, invest in a little more time to look for them in different stores. Never buy out of impulse and choose well.  Think of it as an investment, one that you will be happy with.  Purchase one that you will not feel you have to upgrade in the future.  However, one possibility is to get a tank that you know will become a quarantine tank and then in the future get the tank you really want.  Most people however get the tank they want and then as they get more into the hobby add a quarantine tank.
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Freshwater Fish Tanks Vs Saltwater Fish Tanks – Which Is Right For You?

Jan 30th, 2011
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When one is considering setting up an aquarium, the question comes to mind whether you should set up a freshwater or saltwater fish tank. while a saltwater aquarium will allow you to have it interesting variety of colorful fish, the novice aquarist might consider getting his feet wet with the freshwater fish tank as this will allow you to gain experience before you delve into the very expensive world of saltwater fish.

A freshwater fish tank has an easier setup in the saltwater tank and requires less in maintenance. it also is much less expensive in both fish and equipment. A saltwater aquarium requires Marine fish which, although much more colorful than the freshwater fish, are very expensive. In a saltwater aquarium, you’d most likely have live rock which can be very expensive but is a great biological filter and makes setup and maintenance of the saltwater tank a little bit easier.

live rock is taken from coral reefs and has organisms such as worms, sponges, and algae still inside or on the rock. these organisms play an important part in the nitrogen cycle which helps keep the water from becoming toxic. In a way, they help re-create the natural environment of the sea. If you don’t want to bother with live rock, then you should buy a protein skimmer which will help remove organic waste from a saltwater aquarium thus helping to clean the water and provide a healthy environment for your fish.

Lighting for a saltwater fish tank can also be more expensive, especially if you have live rock and corals in the tank. The lighting is extremely important, especially if you have a reef tank and poor lighting can actually cause the organisms in your tank to die.

Once you have your saltwater aquarium up and running it requires maintenance just like a freshwater aquarium, however the saltwater aquarium is a little more delicate and has the added job of having to monitor the salt. The environment inside the saltwater aquarium needs to be balanced perfectly in order for your fish, rocks and plants to survive. Also, the water quality needs to be top-notch but this is no different than a freshwater aquarium.

So, if you are new to the world of aquariums, you may want to balance your decision on whether to start off with a saltwater fish tank very carefully. A freshwater fish tank can be just as much fun and there are many beautiful freshwater tropical fish that you can fill It with. Learning the ropes with a freshwater tank will allow you to avoid the heart ache of losing a $50 fish while you’re learning how to maintain a tank. Then again, if you are up for the challenge and you want to have beautiful vibrant colorful fish and live corals and rocks you might want to jump right in with the salt water fish tank – it’s not really that much more difficult but does require that you keep a close eye on your query and conditions.

Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.fish-tank-guide.com we you can learn more about aquarium care and maintenance.
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Responsible Care for Freshwater Fish Aquarium

Jul 15th, 2009
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Have you ever wanted to have a pet that is something unique, never clutters and messes around in your house, or not that much expensive? Why try freshwater aquarium fishes?

It takes a lot of work sometimes especially when changing or filling water on the tank, but it is a gratifying task. It just takes a bit of adjusting and getting used to with this kind of hobby, but due to its relaxing effect as expert say, many people tend to forget this tedious tasks whenever they stare at the fish as they swim lazily.

Some people find taking care of fishes as a pet difficult. The reason behind this maybe is that they lack familiarity or they were not given the right information on the proper ways on taking care of the aquarium as well as the fishes inside, but the truth is, it is not that much difficult at all.

There are several steps to be considered in order to become successful on taking care of freshwater fishes. First step is to have all the equipments to be used on the aquarium or fish tank. One is the filtration equipment, which is responsible for keeping and maintaining the cleanliness and freshness of the water on the tank and you need an air pump to keep the water on the tank aerated and to produce oxygen for the fish or plants inside the tank. (more…)


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