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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

Also a fancy shrimp is good to add after a few weeks of having other fish. It will keep the tank clean for you. But be careful not to provide ways for it to crawl out. They are no danger, but will dry out and die as they become easily lost outside the tank.

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If you choose to have a marine tank rather than a freshwater tropical tank you do not want to have anything less than a 55 gal tank. Use dolimite or sand, make sure your specific gravity is exact before introducing any fish into your tank. You will want to start with damsels because you need to have good bacteria in your tank before introducing any fish or live rock. If you want a good harty fish I would suggest clowns and tangs. Remember it is going to be 2 inch of fish per gal. of water. Once you add your live rock and base you will be taking away from the amount of fish you can have. If you choose to use an undergravel filter, use dolomite and it needs to be at least 3-4 inches thick. If you choose sand use a power filter. Sea horses are not very harty especially for a new tank. When you start your tank you will notice it will be cloudy and that is normal that is the good bacteria blossoming. You should go to a pet store not a chain such as petsmart but a mom and pop type pet store they know a lot more or talk to someone who sets up marine tanks and get to know what type of fish is what and how harty they are.

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First you need at least a 55 gallon tank or bigger. Saltwater tanks are expensive to set up. You need to get a professional to set it up for you. Most Stores that specialize in saltwater tanks will help you or come and set yours up for very little if you buy your fish from them.

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Personally if it were me - I'd do some research first before I would endeavor to begin a Marine setup.