The right saltwater aquarium

Though the installation and upkeep of a saltwater aquarium maybe a
bit more involved than a fresh water aquarium, there are many
advantages. The owner can keep a greater range of aquatic life. Fish
can be kept with other animals like sponges and sea anemones and the
fish themselves tend to be more colorful and interesting than
freshwater fish.

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The aquarium should be set up according to the fish’s needs. Some fish
prefer to live in schools and are quite compatible with fish of different
species. On the other hand, there are fish like triggerfish, that must be
solitary and can’t even be kept with members of their own species. Fish
also have different needs when it comes to light levels and food. So the
owner should know what sort of fish will be going into their saltwater
aquarium.


The Location of a Saltwater Aquarium is Important
Location of the aquarium is also important. The aquarium should
never be put in direct sunlight nor near any HVAC components like a
radiator. It should be put in a place where it can have ready access to
both water and electricity. The tank shouldn't be put flush against a
wall because that will restrict the owner’s access when it comes to
installing filters and doing maintenance work.


The owner should also make sure that their floor can support the
weight of the tank when it’s filled and that the floor is level. It’s
surprising how many floors aren’t level, especially in old houses. If the
aquarium isn’t level it must be made so, either by moving it to a place
where the floor is level or placing shims beneath the feet of the tank
stand.


The owner should fill the tank 1/3 of the way, then check for leaks.
If there are any leaks the tank should be taken or sent back to the
store and replaced. If there are no leaks, the owner can install the
filter without plugging it in. They should then add the substrate and
any decorations. They should fill the tank the rest of the way and
add a special salt solution or pour in artificial seawater from a place
that specializes in marine aquariums. In any case, the owner should
never go to the beach and collect ocean water.


The owner should let the tank sit for about 24 hours, then test the
salinity. After this they can install the thermometer, lighting and the
heater, then plug everything in and turn everything on to see how it
works.


The owner should then wait between one and two days to add their
fish, to make sure that everything in the saltwater aquarium has
stabilized.


Give us a call today at 210.444.2782 to
discuss your fine Custom Saltwater
Aquarium or visit our website at
www.aquatic-interiors.com

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