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Can new live sand be added to exsiting live sand in saltwater aquarium?
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∙ 16y ago
Yes, but be prepared for some cloudy water.
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What do you need to own your first saltwater aquarium?
All you need is an aquarium, a filter, a lighting system, sand, live rocks, some saltwater, and something to start the cycle.
What is a fowler fish aquarium?
FOLWER or FOWLR is a kind of saltwater aquarium setup that doesn't have corals.It stands for Fish Only With Live Rock.
Is it safe to add live salt water sand to a establish salt water aquarium?
Well, there are 2 types of fish, saltwater fish, and freshwater fish. Only put in saltwater if you own a saltwater fish. Note: Saltwater fish could live safely in freshwater, but freshwater fish will suffocate in saltwater.
Where can one go to see live rock?
Live rock can be seen at zoos in their saltwater aquarium displays, at pet stores that sell saltwater fish and in naturally occurring coral reefs. Live rock is sold as a natural way to preserve the eco-system of a saltwater tank.
What makes a clownfish so hard to keep in an aquarium?
Saltwater fish are very hard to keep, and it absolutely takes an established aquarium, and not just a tropical aquarium with salt. You have to have special "live" substrate, preferably "live" rock, and all levels of ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and salinity have to be monitored very closely. A saltwater tank is for advance aquarium keepers, and it consumes a lot of time and takes a lot of work. I am sorry for your loss, but there is a lot of information available on the web on how to keep fish. Try getting him a betta or something. A saltwater fish won't ever survive long without a saltwater tank
How long does an aquarium crab live for?
Depending on the species and its diet, they can live for at least a year or two, and some even longer. Aquarium crabs in saltwater tanks should not be kept if they become too large.
What types of rock can be put in a saltwater aquarium?
Any thing can be put into a saltwater aquarium if it is for decorative or structural purposes only. If you are referring to live rock for biological filtration then you are wanting to look for rock that is very porous and has been in a running saltwater system for at least six weeks. I have everything from premium Fiji live rock to a glass bottle in my aquarium.
Can blue tangs live in saltwater aquariums?
They are saltwater fish. Tangs are pretty hardy too. The yellow tangs are the most common. They can all live in a saltwater aquarium as long as you keep up the tank properly. Tangs can get aggresive so only have one tang at a time as they will fight each other.
What is the smallest saltwater puffer fish for an aquarium?
Most people consider a puffer to only be one of the Arothrons, or a porcupine puffer which all get big and need at least a 125g aquarium, however Most Toby puffers can live comfortably in a 50g aquarium.
Why saltwater fish can live in saltwater?
because saltwater fish must be live in saltwater
What can you do to help look after a sea snail?
Sea snails are generally quite hardy. With a proper saltwater aquarium they can live in captivity. Researching the requirements of the species is the first step.
Where saltwater fish live?
Saltwater fish live in the saltwater seas and oceans around the world.
