What equiqment is needed to start up a saltwater aquarium?

e.g Filters, heaters, etc

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Many different ways to go about it and it depends on what type of saltwater tank you plan on setting up (Fish only, fish only with live rock, or reef tank with corals and other invertebrates). Fish only is probably the easiest to do (and least expensive) since you could set up very similar to a fresh water tank and won't really need high-wattage lighting.

Some components are expensive (live rock, quality protein skimmers, lighting (different from lighting used in most freshwater tanks if planning to stock coral or other organisms with high intensity lighting requirements). Optional equipment includes live sand, powerheads, refugiums, filters, sumps, chillers, etc. You'll need a hydrometer or refractometer to measure salinity and require the means to pre-mix and store it for use.

There is no overall correct answer to your question since there are many ways and options to set up the saltwater tank and required equipment will vary.

well the best answer to that question would be to go to your local pet store or go online to petsmart.com or petco.com and ask them. I hope this helps

saltwater

The most important thing you need is time and money! We had a saltwater tank for many years and it takes several hours a week to keep clean and healthy. Although, if you have the time it is a wonderful thing to have and enjoy.

Tank.Hood. Proper lighting. Substrate. Salt, or premixed salt water. Hydrometer. Thermometer. Heater. PH test kit. Amonia test kit. GOOD filter. Protein skimmer. Chlorine remover(like stress coat)
Thats a start. Most depends on what you are wanting to keep, and THEIR requirements. :-)

The bigger the tank the better. Filtration is all about personal preference. There are canister filters, sumps, wet/dry and refugium filtration. I use a canister and like the ease of cleaning it. Lighting is very important and all depends on what you are going to keep in the tank, fish only or reef.

It takes a lot of time and some money to get a tank going. You will get a lot of different opinions and you have to decide for your self what will work for you and your setup.

Here is a website that I used for research when I set up my tank a couple of years ago. Take a look at it. www.reefcentral.com

Saltwater and a tank.
Oh! and one of those little castle things.
Oh! and a bit of seaweed.
Oh! and some gravel or marbles.
Oh! and a bubble blower thingy.

1. A good tank
2. Water preferably Revered Osmosis
3 Salt only buy from a reputable supply
4. Fillter
5 Air Bubbles
6 Palnts
7 Leave for 10 to 14 days
8 then choose fish these are not cheap

You then need to monitor the water very carefully
Do not forget to feed them at least twice a day
Also Light on for 8 hours and off for 16
Heat at approx 24 degrees

A b i g a s s tank and a tankful of Saltwater, maybe a few fish or other marine animals, and perhaps some multi coloured pebble dash. lol

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