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Place the rocks in the tank gently without breaking the bottom glass. That's it really...
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I have a 60g freshwater tank I want a reef tank or a FOWLR Do I make my 55g a reef tank which will take awhile live rock alone cost a lot Or do I sell my 55g and buy a 20 or 30g and use the leftover?
The larger the tank, the easier it is to maintain. So if you are new to this, stay with the 55 gallon, research a lot, and be patient with saltwater aquariums.
Do saltwater fish need to have air in the tank?
if you have live rock or certain types of coral in your tank the light that is connected to your tank will creat oxygen through photosynthsis with the live rock and coral.
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.
How much freshwater can a saltwater fish take?
A saltwater fish tank can be half freshwater and all of the saltwater fish will live but not for very long.
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 Granite rock be used in fish tanks?
In freshwater yes. I would not recommend it in saltwater. If it is not in the ocean naturally I would not put it in a saltwater tank. There isn't too much you can't put in freshwater.
Are protein skimmers necessary for saltwater aquariums?
A protein skimmer is not necessary unless you have a heavy bio load. It is used mainly when people have a packed reef tank, a large predator fowlr tank, or if you have fish and coral that require next to perfect water quality. It is recommended to have a skimmer however because it keeps your water quality better, your fish and coral happier, and it allows you to do less maintenance on the aquarium.
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
Do you have to have a saltwater filter for a saltwater fish tank?
uhhh.. yeh buddy
What is the proper ammonia level in saltwater tanks?
In both fresh and saltwater tanks, ammonia needs to be absolutely zero at all times. This extremely toxic compound is produced constantly by fish and will build up very quickly unless steps are taken to remove it. There are bacteria that will remove ammonia and turn it into non-toxic compounds - this process is called the nitrogen cycle. In freshwater tanks these bacteria live mainly in the filter. In saltwater tanks, they are more likely to be found in live rock or live sand, which are the most natural ways to keep a saltwater tank clean.
Can a Seahorse and glofish be in the same tank?
No, A Seahorse can only live in saltwater and a glofish can only live in freshwater. Seahorses do not do well with other fish anyways.
What temperature does a saltwater tank have to be at?
77-82 F is appropriate for saltwater tropicals.
