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is it hard to start a salt water aquarium2007-11-24 23:37:17

i have always had tropical fish now i would like to try salt water is it hard and or expensive?

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If you have been successful with your tropical fish it shouldn't be too difficult for you to care for a saltwater tank. It is very expensive to start up because you HAVE to buy live rock and top quality substrate in order to be successful. Once you have your tank stocked though it is not too expensive. The fish live a lot longer then tropical fish so they don't need to be replaced very often. You need only buy salt for the water changes and replace bulbs every six months.

What is particularly frustrating is that it takes up to two years for your system to mature fully and during that time you will have many algae/slime blooms to battle. It is during this stage that many would be marine enthusiasts give up

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no just get water put tap purifier and put salt in the water =)

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i don't know if it's too much expensive (i don't think so ) but it is hard cuz you have to check everyday the salinity of the water

once i got a salt water aquarium but i had a sea anemone and it killed all the other fishes cuz it attacked them with it's poison so you have to be care ful with what fishes you choose

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Yes on both counts.

It's hard to keep the salinity level and pH right. Salt water fish are much more expensive, and most pet stores only give you a day return policy. Meaning if they day the 2nd day you are out of luck. Paying $65 for a fish to die the next day is stupid. They are much prettier than the fresh water but it is ALOT of work.

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saltwater aquariums will cost more they need differents temps, salt conditions, ph unless your experienced don't and yes the saltwater fish are more expensive plus all the water treatments and need way more room a 10 gallon tank is not ok more like 30 or 40 b/c they are you used to vast areas to swim in

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you should really study up before trying this - the salt water must be just right right balance - and it can be a lot of work

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NOT IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY

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In answer to the question above it is not hard to start a saltwater tank if you go about things in the right way.. Meaning talk to your local saltwater dealer and get all the information to set the tank up correctly. If you get all the right equipment and the right advice the tanks are easy to care for and very beautiful.. Beware the impatient bug though because it causes most of the disasters mentioned by other hobbyists.

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It isn't hard if you know what you're doing . you should research saltwater aquariums a little bit before trying it. It's much more expensive than a freshwater aquarium. Liverock is very expensive and as already stated, the fish are more expensive. It's also much more rewarding though, so if you are willing to do the work, it's definitely worth it.

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Yes, it's expensive and hard to keep fish alive, but it's worth it!

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very hard. dont just put salt in the water. ask the guy at the pet store on what water to use. plus the fish cost almost 3 times as much as the regular ones do, and you need real live coral, a place to put it, a tank bigger than 30-40 gallons. also salt water is more dense and hevy so make sure your floor and the stand can support it. if you live in an apartment or a rented house, make sure your lanlord allows it. basiclly it takes reponisbiltty, matenince, time, eefort. you have to be dedicated

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yes very, start out with a freshwater its hard enough(trust me!)

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