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First buy the tank. Get live sand and place it in the tank. Get buckets of R/O or dechlorinated water and add measured amounts of salt to each bucket to help disperse and distribute the salt.
Place a large cup in the tank and fill up the tank by introducing the water to the tank by first going into the cup to help minimize the sand clouding up the water, though the cloud will disperse and settle after a while. Plug-in your filter and protein skimmer. Wait three days and add Live Rock. Live rock acts as a natural filter and good bacteria booster for tanks as well as food for some types of tank inhabitants, it also helps reduce nitrates.
After another 4 days test your salinity, high range PH, Ammonia, Nitrite, nitrate, etc. Make any adjustments needed to balance out the tanks by adding needed chemicals. New tanks both fresh and salt go through a cycle which on the average take about a week.
First ammonia spikes, then it decomposes into nitrites, which in turn becomes nitrates. After the week is over buy a few damsel fish. Damsels are pretty, inexpensive and basically the saltwater cannonfodder. They will help the tank build up its good bacteria with their waste.
You will develope brown looking algae during this start up phase. it will clear on it's own after a while. With saltwater the more patience you have the better your tank will do. Also with saltwater, the bigger the tank the easier it is.
What else can I help you with?
What kind of salt do you put in your fish tanks?
If you are using salt to help treat an illness, then you will need aquarium salt or epsom salt; if it's for a saltwater tank, then it's marine salt.In either case, never use table salt as the iodine will kill your fish
What is purple algae in a saltwater fish tank?
Purple algae in a saltwater fish tank is likely coralline algae, a type of beneficial algae that adds color and beauty to the aquarium. Coralline algae are important for maintaining a healthy ecosystem as they compete with other nuisance algae for space and nutrients, ultimately helping to keep the tank clean. It is common for coralline algae to grow on hard surfaces like rocks, glass, and substrate in saltwater aquariums.
How long does it take to set up a saltwater aquarium?
A saltwater aquarium usually takes about a month to cycle if done properly. Once the tank is cycled you slowly add fish and coral making sure to not overload the bio-load and shock the system. A saltwater system is considered to be a seasoned aquarium after 1 year, and by then is usually considered a gorgeous reef tank.
If you have two pet fish do you need a sucking fish so they can live?
It depends on how often you clean the tank. you dont need a sucker fish if you clean your tank alot. If you dont clean your tank that often then get one. you should talk to your local pet store for more information.
Can Granite rock be used in fish tanks?
Yes, granite rock can be used in fish tanks as aquarium decorations or as part of the tank's substrate. However, it is important to ensure that the granite is aquarium-safe and has been properly cleaned to remove any potential toxins or pollutants that could harm the fish. Monitoring the water quality regularly is also recommended when using granite in a fish tank.
Why do we have saltwater?
because when you go to the coast you need a tank for the salt water fish
Can a freshwater tank become a salt water tank?
Yes but you need to buy a saltwater filter to replace the freshwater one.
Can you add common salt to dollar fish?
No, you need a special salt for a saltwater tank.
What are the best maintenance tips for a 3 gallon saltwater tank?
To maintain a 3-gallon saltwater tank, it is important to regularly clean the tank and filter, monitor water parameters, perform partial water changes, and feed your fish appropriately. Additionally, ensure proper lighting and temperature levels, and avoid overstocking the tank. Regular maintenance and monitoring will help keep your saltwater tank healthy and thriving.
How do I siphon in a saltwater tank with an aggressive eel Will it bite me?
to siphon you wont need to put your hands in.
Do you have to have a saltwater filter for a saltwater fish tank?
uhhh.. yeh buddy
Do bought saltwater tropical fish need to adjust to the water in the bag in the tank before released them?
yes
Can a beta be adapted to a saltwater tank?
No.
What temperature does a saltwater tank have to be at?
77-82 F is appropriate for saltwater tropicals.
What size tank do bubble eye fish need?
i think you would need a medium tank for your fish.
Can you keep a regal tang in a tropical tank?
No. Not in the traditional definition of the tropical tank. A tropical tank is a freshwater aquarium. Regal Tangs are saltwater fish and go in a saltwater tank (marine aquarium).
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.
