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Having the ability to accurately control the temperature of your saltwater aquarium is vital to the health of your fish. Fish are sensitive, particularly saltwater fish. Tropical fish typically require both a strict salt to water ratio, as well as very specific temperatures, otherwise the fish will not survive. This makes heating an... more »
One of the most important maintenance tasks in aquarium ownership is the water change. It is necessary to change the water in fish tanks in order to remove nitrates from the water and keep your aquarium occupants healthy. Changing the water in a saltwater tank used to be a complex task but thanks to modern technology, it's become a... more »
Starting a saltwater tank can seem like a huge undertaking and you might not be sure if it’s something you are able to do. If you follow a few simple steps, starting your own saltwater aquarium can be easier than you think, and will be one of the most rewarding things you accomplish. more »
If you are a fan of exotic fish and aquariums you should invest in a saltwater aquarium. The pleasure you'll get from your fish makes a saltwater tank worth the trouble involved in setting it up. more »
Cost is probably the single biggest difference between saltwater and freshwater aquariums. The most beautiful freshwater tropical fish will still be less costly than the most mediocre looking saltwater fish. Live rocks that are added to saltwater tanks for filtration and aesthetics can fetch anywhere from $20 to several thousand. Plan... more »
Fish can be great pets - they are not noisy, they do not require daily walks, and they don't...
Bring the sea or any aquatic life into your home by setting up an aquarium. Choose between...
A freshwater or saltwater aquarium can be a source of beauty in a home and can also be an...
Acrylic aquariums are great for housing aquatic living things such as fish, corals, seahorses...
Adding plants to a saltwater aquarium is an excellent way to improve the aesthetics of the tank, but it also helps with the water quality and... more »
Fish are unusual among pets, because their habitat makes such an aesthetically pleasing contribution to your home. Setting up an aquarium of any... more »
Saltwater aquariums need specific lights, and since lighting is one of the most expensive elements of most fish tanks, it's important to do some... more »
The most colorful fish you can find in the world live in the saltwater oceans and seas. From Clown Fish to Gobies, there are a number of awesome... more »
A saltwater aquarium may contain fish only; fish and live rock; or fish, live rock and coral (these are called "reef tanks"). Reef tanks are the... more »
:See also: Reef aquarium.
A marine aquarium is an aquarium that keeps marine plants and animals in a contained environment. Marine aquaria are further subdivided by hobbyists into fish only (FO), fish only with live rock (FOWLR), and reef aquaria. Marine fishkeeping is different from its freshwater counterpart because of the fundamental differences in the constitution of saltwater and the resulting differences in the adaptation of its inhabitants. A stable marine aquarium requires more equipment than freshwater systems, and generally requires more stringent water quality monitoring. The inhabitants of a marine aquarium are often difficult to acquire and are usually more expensive than freshwater aquarium inhabitants. However, the inhabitants of saltwater aquariums are usually much more spectacular than freshwater aquarium fish.
Marine fishkeeping history
The first saltwater tanks were Venetian glass jars where the Romans kept anemones outdoors, but these systems were very short lived. The first personal saltwater fishkeeping began on a wider scale in the 1950s, starting with the basic rectangular glass aquariums (usually 20 gallon), still popular today. Bleached coral along with a substrate of coarse crushed coral were the norm. Algae, including beneficial types such as coralline algae, were viewed negatively and were generally removed. The clean, sterile tank was viewed as the healthiest.
During the early days of marine aquaria, saltwater was collected at local beaches. Natural saltwater contains many unwanted organisms and pollutants. Aquarium literature of the time suggests that the most commonly kept marine fish were the percula clownfish, sergeant major damselfish, small, brackish-water pufferfish and scats, jeweled blennies, and blue damsels. Aquariums were equipped with large air compressors, and were heavily aerated and filtered (primarily with undergravel filters, a norm for some time).
An ever-growing number of hobbyists read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine+aquarium
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