Saltwater aquarium fish preservation is found to be little tough as compared to the freshwater aquarium fish in some ways. Water in the ocean is more stable and consistent. As there is very less chance of rapid water changes in the ocean, these fish are not able to tolerate the rapid water change in the aquarium above certain extent. Saltwater aquarium fish require more care compared to the freshwater fish in regards to their diet as well. It is advisable to give live food to these saltwater fishes, which would enhance their growth and health. They require a great care, so one should buy these fish only if he/she can take care of it properly. Beginners are recommended to start with larger aquariums.
Equipments required for a Saltwater Aquarium
In order keep a saltwater aquarium; you need the following equipments:
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| Aquarium |
- Paint the background or Aquarium Photo Background
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| Live Rock |
- Saltwater Mix
- Aquarium substrate
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| Aquarium substrate |
- Saltwater Hydrometer or even better a refractometer
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| Saltwater Hydrometer |
- Heater
- Aquarium filter
- Multiple Power heads (2 or 3)
- Saltwater test kit in order to check the nitrogen cycle
- Saltwater fish food
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| Saltwater fish food |
- Rubber kitchen gloves
- Aquarium thermometer
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| Aquarium thermometer |
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| Aquarium vacuum |
- Fish net
- Brush with plastic bristles for cleaning the live rock
- Power Strip
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| Power Strip |
- Osmosis or RO/Deionization filters for the make-up water.
Saltwater Aquarium Setup
- First of all after buying the aquarium, check it for leakage
- If there is no leakages clean the tank with 1 teaspoon pure bleach for each 5 gallons of water and then rinse and clean it properly
- Then install the filtration system following the instructions given by the manufacturer
- The substrate such as live sand or crushed coral should be washed properly before putting it in the tank
- After that put the plants in the aquarium
- Use the bucket to fill it with clean dechlorinated water
- Add salt to the aquarium using a hydrometer
- Then fill the tank with saltwater and leave an inch at the top
- Further start the filter system
- Then connect the heater and thermometer
- Wait for about 72 hours so that temperature rises between 75 degrees to 80 degrees and water starts moving
- Then finally add your fish when everything is all right including the chemical level
Responsibility/ Cost/ Time
You need to take care of your saltwater fish properly and have to feed them daily. You also have to check the water parameters such as nitrates and temperature following a strict daily routine. Cost is the main factor because a saltwater aquarium set up may cost more as compared to a freshwater aquarium set up. The setting up a saltwater aquarium takes time up to (4 to 8) weeks in order to fully set up the aquarium.
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