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if i choose to start a saltwater tank instead of freshwater whats the best to start out with2007-11-24 23:36:00

the best fish? or sea horses a good option?

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if you haven't had a tank before go with freshwater, for sure. Get comfortable with all the supplies and maintenance involved in a freshwater tank. When you feel you want to progress to a saltwater tank (you may already be there) you will already have many of the supplies and equipment that are needed to transition easily. I promise you that saltwater is more expensive and will consume 10 times more if your time than a freshwater tank! Maintenance on my saltwater tank is a daily thing! If you do decide to go with saltwater, sea horses are not for beginners. I have 3 and they are so finicky that i nearly have to hand feed them-3 times a day! Damsels are the best for beginners. Yellow tangs also do well. Good Luck and best wishes.

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Start out with fresh water and when you are comfortable with keeping fresh water fish (you stop killing them) then you can make the investment in a salt water aquarium.

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Well you need to let the water go through all the cycle for atleast one month preferably 6 weeks before you put any fish in.

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For salt water? A good starter fish is a Damsel. These fish are very hardy, being able to withstand worse water conditions than most other marine fish, they are not picky eaters, and they are fairly inexpensive. Mollies are good as well. Clownfish, Blennies and Gobies are options. As well as Surgeonfish, Triggerfish and Lionfish are all options. You could even throw a crab in the mix!

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If you have never had a salt water tank, i wouldn't go with sea horses.they are neet looking but hard work..if you decide to start a salt water tank, start with a tank that is bigger than 20 gallons..it helps keep the balances.the best thing to do is read read read..and learn all you can..it is an expensive lessen to learn if you dont know what you are doing.

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I've heard that sea horses are delicate. You should let you tank mature a bit before adding them.